Rockport · Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
| ▲ High | 7:59 AM | 0.81 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:49 PM | 0.45 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.36 ft
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 SunToday | 🌓 | ▲ 7:30 AM ▼ 6:55 PM | 7:59 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 7:49 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 76high | |||
| 19 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 7:31 AM ▼ 6:54 PM | 8:48 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 8:33 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 71high | |||
| 20 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:31 AM ▼ 6:53 PM | 9:37 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:08 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 65average | |||
| 21 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:32 AM ▼ 6:52 PM | 10:32 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 9:35 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 55average | |||
| 22 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 7:32 AM ▼ 6:51 PM | 1:46 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 9:54 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 43low | |||
| 23 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:33 AM ▼ 6:51 PM | 3:27 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 11:25 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 4:02 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 9:27 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 37low | |
| 24 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:34 AM ▼ 6:50 PM | 3:19 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 12:06 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 56average |
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, 1:00 AM (run 03z 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 12:20 AM · Rockport (1 mi) · sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (4 mi)
Wind
4mph
From N (357°)
Gusts 6 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62°F
High 61° · Low 61° so far today
Humidity
55%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.