Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Friday, December 11, 2026|28.228Β°N, 96.795Β°W Β· NOAA 8774230
| β² High | 7:32 AM | 0.17 ft |
| βΌ Low | 7:28 PM | -0.11 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.28 ft
Waxing Crescent
7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 4:27 AM β² 0.2 ft | 2:56 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 81high | |||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 4:44 AM β² 0.2 ft | 3:36 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 87high | |||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 5:11 AM β² 0.2 ft | 4:39 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 90very high | |||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 5:45 AM β² 0.2 ft | 5:54 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 89high | |||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 6:31 AM β² 0.2 ft | 6:48 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 87high | |||
| 11 Fri | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:32 PM | 7:32 AM β² 0.2 ft | 7:28 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 84high | |||
| 12 Sat | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:32 PM | 8:29 AM β² 0.1 ft | 7:58 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 80high |
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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
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 3:45 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
61Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 4:00 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