Port Aransas · Bays near Port Aransas
- Redfish
A fun day chasing reds that paid off.
Friday, December 18, 2026|27.908°N, 97.135°W · NOAA 8775083
| ▼ Low | 7:04 AM | 0.17 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:20 PM | 0.50 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.33 ft
Waxing Gibbous
66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:34 PM | 1:38 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 2:07 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 66average | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 2:15 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 2:32 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 60average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 2:44 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 2:39 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 51average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 2:45 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 2:36 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:48 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 39low | ||
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 6:39 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 9:56 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 2:25 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 10:17 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 36low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 7:04 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:20 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 50average | |||
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 7:35 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 10:32 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 65average |
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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Port Aransas · Bays near Port Aransas
A fun day chasing reds that paid off.
Port Aransas · Flats
Hooked up with reds on the flats.
Port Aransas · Bays near Port Aransas
Plenty of solid redfish.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 10:00 PM (run 21z 2026-10-16 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 9:15 PM · PORT ARANSAS/MUSTANG BEACH ARPT (7 mi)
Wind
28mph
From N (350°)
Gusts 34 mph
Temperature
69°F
High 82° · Low 69° so far today
Humidity
38%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.09 in over 3 hours · changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.