Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Sunday, October 17, 2027|28.228Β°N, 96.795Β°W Β· NOAA 8774230
| β² High | 7:13 AM | 0.80 ft |
| βΌ Low | 7:21 PM | 0.56 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.24 ft
Waning Gibbous
95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | π | β² 7:28 AM βΌ 6:55 PM | 7:13 AM β² 0.8 ft | 7:21 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 88high | |||
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:29 AM βΌ 6:54 PM | 7:48 AM β² 0.8 ft | 8:22 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 94very high | |||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:30 AM βΌ 6:53 PM | 8:46 AM β² 0.8 ft | 9:24 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 96very high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:30 AM βΌ 6:52 PM | 9:59 AM β² 0.8 ft | 10:47 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 97very high | |||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:31 AM βΌ 6:51 PM | 11:02 AM β² 0.8 ft | 95very high | ||||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:31 AM βΌ 6:50 PM | 12:23 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 12:00 PM β² 0.8 ft | 95very high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:32 AM βΌ 6:50 PM | 1:19 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 1:17 PM β² 0.7 ft | 88high |
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% Β· Feels like 79Β°F
Observed 1:10 PM Β· Aransas Wildlife Refuge (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (18 mi)
Wind
9mph
From NNE (33Β°)
Gusts 10 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
73Β°F
High 81Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
54%
Dew point 61Β°F
Visibility
8mi
β0.01 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 β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 1:00 PM (run 15z 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 Β· 48 hours