Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi-area bays
- Black drum
- Redfish
Crew had a limit of black drum boated by mid-morning, with some redfish mixed in.
Hondo's Guide Service (Capt. Alejandro Perez) · FishingBooker ↗
| ▼ Low | 8:57 AM | 0.24 ft |
| ▲ High | 6:16 PM | 0.77 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.53 ft
Waning Crescent
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:16 PM | 6:24 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 6:24 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 91very high | |||
| 24 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:17 PM | 7:10 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 6:42 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 90very high | |||
| 25 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:18 PM | 7:47 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 6:49 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 87high | |||
| 26 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 8:18 PM | 8:17 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 6:51 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 82high | |||
| 27 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 8:19 PM | 8:40 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 6:50 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 74high | |||
| 28 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 8:19 PM | 8:56 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 6:42 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 63average | |||
| 29 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 8:57 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 6:16 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 50average |
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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Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi-area bays
Crew had a limit of black drum boated by mid-morning, with some redfish mixed in.
Hondo's Guide Service (Capt. Alejandro Perez) · FishingBooker ↗
Corpus Christi · Upper Laguna Madre and passes
Schooling reds in the passes, trout in heavy grass near deep water, and a late bite along the King Ranch shoreline for limits.
Kevin G. · Captain Experiences ↗
Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi Bay
Good bite on drum and reds.
Shayne M. · Captain Experiences ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 5:00 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
Observed 4:00 AM · Viola Turning Basin (3 mi) · sky & visibility from CORPUS CHRISTI INTL (6 mi)
Wind
4mph
From NNW (327°)
Gusts 6 mph
Measured at Viola Turning Basin
Temperature
57°F
High 61° · Low 53° so far today
Humidity
67%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Viola Turning Basin, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.