Rockport · Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
| ▼ Low | 3:17 AM | -0.14 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:42 PM | 0.50 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.63 ft
New Moon
1% illuminated
Good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | 🌑 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 8:29 PM | 3:17 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 4:42 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 99very high | |||
| 5 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 8:29 PM | 4:02 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 5:35 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 93very high | |||
| 6 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 8:29 PM | 4:42 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 6:23 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 7 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 8:29 PM | 5:16 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 9:47 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 64average | |||
| 8 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 8:28 PM | 5:39 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 1:52 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 44low | |||
| 9 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 8:28 PM | 4:36 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 12:05 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 9:53 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 44low | ||
| 10 Sat | 🌓 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 8:28 PM | 12:27 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 10:39 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 58average |
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 18, 9:00 PM (run 21z 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%
Observed 8:40 PM · ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (9 mi)
Wind
3mph
From ENE (70°)
Temperature
70°F
High 75° · Low 70° so far today
Humidity
60%
Dew point 55°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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.