Rockport · Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
| ▲ High | 1:54 AM | 0.44 ft |
| ▼ Low | 1:48 PM | -0.04 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.48 ft
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| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 5:45 PM | 1:36 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 12:12 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 76high | |||
| 4 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 5:46 PM | 2:12 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 12:48 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 78high | |||
| 5 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 5:47 PM | 1:06 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 1:24 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 79high | |||
| 6 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 5:48 PM | 1:54 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 1:48 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 79high | |||
| 7 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 5:48 PM | 2:48 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 2:12 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 78high | |||
| 8 Fri | 🌑 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 5:49 PM | 3:36 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 2:42 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 76high | |||
| 9 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 5:50 PM | 4:18 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 3:12 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 73high |
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 ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 6:00 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 · 48 hours
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 5:25 AM · ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (9 mi)
Wind
20mph
From N (360°)
Gusts 25 mph
Temperature
57°F
High 64° · Low 57° so far today
Humidity
55%
Dew point 41°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.