Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Friday, December 18, 2026|28.068Β°N, 97.196Β°W Β· NOAA 8774652
| β² High | 1:21 AM | 0.33 ft |
| βΌ Low | 10:59 AM | 0.10 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.23 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 7:11 AM βΌ 5:34 PM | 5:49 AM β² 0.4 ft | 4:49 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 67average | |||
| 14 Mon | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:34 PM | 6:19 AM β² 0.4 ft | 5:19 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 60average | |||
| 15 Tue | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:35 PM | 5:14 AM β² 0.3 ft | 5:19 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 50average | |||
| 16 Wed | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:35 PM | 2:56 AM β² 0.3 ft | 5:14 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 42low | |||
| 17 Thu | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 1:03 AM β² 0.3 ft | 10:51 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 37low | |||
| 18 Fri | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 1:21 AM β² 0.3 ft | 10:59 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 49average | |||
| 19 Sat | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 1:44 AM β² 0.4 ft | 10:55 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 63average |
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.
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 3:20 AM Β· ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (9 mi)
Wind
20mph
From N (360Β°)
Gusts 29 mph
Temperature
61Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 4:00 AM (run 03z 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