Rockport · Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Friday, September 17, 2027|28.228°N, 96.795°W · NOAA 8774230
| ▼ Low | 2:02 AM | 0.51 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:48 AM | 0.56 ft |
| ▼ Low | 3:56 PM | 0.50 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.06 ft
Waning Gibbous
97% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 7:35 PM | 3:23 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 6:09 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 90very high | |||
| 13 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:34 PM | 3:41 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 6:37 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 81high | |||
| 14 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:33 PM | 3:44 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 7:03 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 67average | |||
| 15 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:32 PM | 3:27 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 7:29 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 52average | |||
| 16 Thu | 🌕 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:30 PM | 2:54 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 9:54 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 2:37 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 9:26 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 36low | |
| 17 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:29 PM | 2:02 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 8:48 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 3:56 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 46average | ||
| 18 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:28 PM | 8:40 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 8:27 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 62average |
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 ↗
Cloud cover 19%
Observed 7:55 AM · Aransas Wildlife Refuge (1 mi) · sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (18 mi)
Wind
14mph
From NNE (28°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66°F
High 66° · Low 64° so far today
Humidity
73%
Dew point 55°F
Visibility
8mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 8:00 AM (run 09z 2026-10-19 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