Rockport · Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Thursday, January 28, 2027|28.228°N, 96.795°W · NOAA 8774230
| ▼ Low | 1:21 PM | -0.41 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:15 PM | -0.30 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.11 ft
Last Quarter
57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:18 AM ▼ 6:00 PM | 8:33 AM ▲ -0.2 ft | 7:09 PM ▼ -0.5 ft | 80high | |||
| 25 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 6:01 PM | 9:13 AM ▲ -0.3 ft | 7:09 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 64average | |||
| 26 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 6:02 PM | 9:38 AM ▲ -0.3 ft | 6:32 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 11:26 PM ▲ -0.4 ft | 45average | ||
| 27 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 6:03 PM | 1:33 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 9:44 AM ▲ -0.4 ft | 2:35 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 11:07 PM ▲ -0.3 ft | 36low | |
| 28 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 6:03 PM | 1:21 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 11:15 PM ▲ -0.3 ft | 52average | |||
| 29 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 6:04 PM | 12:58 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 11:39 PM ▲ -0.3 ft | 65average | |||
| 30 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 6:05 PM | 1:08 PM ▼ -0.5 ft | 69average |
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 · Aransas Bay
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Rockport · Aransas Bay
Multi-boat trip that netted a lot of reds.
Rockport · Aransas Pass area
Redfish bite inconsistent but picking up.
John W. (Aransas Pass) · Captain Experiences ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 1:00 PM (run 15z 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 · 48 hours
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 12:45 PM · Aransas Wildlife Refuge (1 mi) · sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (18 mi)
Wind
18mph
From NNE (21°)
Gusts 22 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
63°F
High 68° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
37%
Dew point 39°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
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.