Rockport · Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
| ▼ Low | 2:51 AM | -0.02 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:52 PM | 0.40 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.43 ft
Full Moon
100% illuminated
Good
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
Tap a day to see its chart
| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌕 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 2:51 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 4:52 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 76high | |||
| 19 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 3:23 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 5:25 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 74high | |||
| 20 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 8:24 PM | 3:43 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 5:47 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 69average | |||
| 21 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 8:24 PM | 3:57 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 1:51 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 59average | |||
| 22 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 8:23 PM | 4:09 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 1:15 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 47average | |||
| 23 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 8:23 PM | 4:19 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 12:19 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 8:01 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 36low | ||
| 24 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 1:41 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 4:24 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:12 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 7:39 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 44low |
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.
Loading current weather…
Loading map and salinity…
Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
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 ↗
Toggle layers above the map · click an open circle for its forecast
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 5:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-18 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% · Feels like 73°F
Observed 4:45 PM · Copano Bay (1 mi) · sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (3 mi)
Wind
6mph
From ESE (107°)
Gusts 7 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
71°F
High 75° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
47%
Dew point 52°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
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.