Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Friday, December 18, 2026|28.228Β°N, 96.795Β°W Β· NOAA 8774230
| β² High | 4:27 AM | -0.03 ft |
| βΌ Low | 2:01 PM | -0.14 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.11 ft
Waxing Gibbous
66% illuminated
Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:32 PM | 9:04 AM β² 0.1 ft | 8:18 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 71high | |||
| 14 Mon | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:32 PM | 9:22 AM β² 0.1 ft | 8:28 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 64average | |||
| 15 Tue | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:33 PM | 9:21 AM β² 0.0 ft | 8:24 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 55average | |||
| 16 Wed | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:33 PM | 8:32 AM β² 0.0 ft | 8:00 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 44low | |||
| 17 Thu | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:34 PM | 5:26 AM β² -0.0 ft | 6:52 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 37low | |||
| 18 Fri | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:34 PM | 4:27 AM β² -0.0 ft | 2:01 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 45average | |||
| 19 Sat | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:34 PM | 3:46 AM β² -0.0 ft | 1:52 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 61average |
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 8:05 AM Β· Aransas Wildlife Refuge (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (18 mi)
Wind
18mph
From N (5Β°)
Gusts 24 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
58Β°F
High 61Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
62%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 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, 8:00 AM (run 09z 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