Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026|28.068Β°N, 97.196Β°W Β· NOAA 8774652
| β² High | 2:15 AM | 0.53 ft |
| βΌ Low | 1:53 PM | -0.16 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.69 ft
Full Moon
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 12:02 AM β² 0.4 ft | 11:31 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 78high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 12:37 AM β² 0.5 ft | 12:16 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 90very high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 1:23 AM β² 0.5 ft | 1:04 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 2:15 AM β² 0.5 ft | 1:53 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 100very high | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 3:10 AM β² 0.5 ft | 2:41 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 100very high | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:40 PM | 4:04 AM β² 0.5 ft | 3:27 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 96very high | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 5:40 PM | 4:55 AM β² 0.5 ft | 4:08 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 87high |
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 4:00 AM Β· ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (9 mi)
Wind
17mph
From N (360Β°)
Gusts 24 mph
Temperature
61Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 60Β° so far today
Humidity
β%
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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