Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
| βΌ Low | 10:12 AM | -0.52 ft |
Waxing Gibbous
86% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 6:18 PM | 6:55 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 8:37 PM β² -0.1 ft | 84high | |||
| 15 Mon | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 6:19 PM | 8:04 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 9:43 PM β² -0.1 ft | 91very high | |||
| 16 Tue | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 6:19 PM | 9:11 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 11:12 PM β² -0.0 ft | 95very high | |||
| 17 Wed | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 6:20 PM | 10:12 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 98very high | ||||
| 18 Thu | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 6:21 PM | 12:42 AM β² -0.0 ft | 11:08 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 98very high | |||
| 19 Fri | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 6:21 PM | 2:00 AM β² -0.0 ft | 11:58 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 98very high | |||
| 20 Sat | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 6:22 PM | 3:11 AM β² -0.0 ft | 12:42 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 91very high |
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 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.
John W. (Aransas Pass) Β· Captain Experiences β
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 6:10 PM Β· Rockport (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (4 mi)
Wind
8mph
From N (9Β°)
Gusts 15 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
70Β°F
High 73Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
33%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 6:00 PM (run 21z 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