Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Saturday, December 5, 2026|28.228Β°N, 96.795Β°W Β· NOAA 8774230
| β² High | 4:21 AM | 0.22 ft |
| βΌ Low | 2:28 PM | 0.01 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.21 ft
Waning Crescent
10% illuminated
Average
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
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| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sun | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 9:55 AM β² 0.4 ft | 10:08 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 83high | |||
| 30 Mon | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 10:27 AM β² 0.3 ft | 11:06 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 70high | |||
| 1 Tue | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 10:35 AM β² 0.3 ft | 11:22 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 55average | |||
| 2 Wed | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 9:42 AM β² 0.2 ft | 8:55 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 38low | |||
| 3 Thu | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 5:11 AM β² 0.2 ft | 2:06 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 40low | |||
| 4 Fri | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 4:31 AM β² 0.2 ft | 2:09 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 56average | |||
| 5 Sat | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 4:21 AM β² 0.2 ft | 2:28 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 70high |
Coefficient compares each day's tidal swing with this station's weak and strong tides over the surrounding month (about 45 = weak, 95 = strong). Bigger swings move more water and bait.
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Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
Multi-boat trip that netted a lot of reds.
Rockport Β· Aransas Pass area
Redfish bite inconsistent but picking up.
John W. (Aransas Pass) Β· Captain Experiences β
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 4:40 AM Β· Aransas Wildlife Refuge (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (18 mi)
Wind
24mph
From N (11Β°)
Gusts 30 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
60Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
51%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 5:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 UTC). Arrow length shows current speed. Labeled dots are measured sensor readings; open circles are model forecast points (click one to see its forecast below).
No salinity sensors near this station reported in the past week.
Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.
NOAA NGOFS2 model Β· 48 hours