Port Aransas Β· Bays near Port Aransas
- Redfish
A fun day chasing reds that paid off.
Sunday, October 11, 2026|27.827Β°N, 97.050Β°W Β· NOAA 8775270
| β² High | 1:59 AM | 1.85 ft |
| βΌ Low | 9:31 AM | 0.69 ft |
| β² High | 5:52 PM | 2.58 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.89 ft
Waxing Crescent
1% illuminated
Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | π | β² 7:26 AM βΌ 7:03 PM | 1:59 AM β² 1.8 ft | 9:31 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 5:52 PM β² 2.6 ft | 72high | ||
| 12 Mon | π | β² 7:26 AM βΌ 7:02 PM | 10:04 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 6:57 PM β² 2.7 ft | 76high | |||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 7:27 AM βΌ 7:00 PM | 10:41 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 8:04 PM β² 2.7 ft | 77high | |||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 7:27 AM βΌ 6:59 PM | 11:22 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 9:18 PM β² 2.6 ft | 77high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 7:28 AM βΌ 6:58 PM | 12:09 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 10:40 PM β² 2.5 ft | 75high | |||
| 16 FriToday | π | β² 7:29 AM βΌ 6:57 PM | 1:03 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 11:55 PM β² 2.4 ft | 72high | |||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 7:29 AM βΌ 6:56 PM | 2:04 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 69average |
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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 9:35 PM Β· Port Aransas (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ARANSAS/MUSTANG BEACH ARPT (2 mi)
Wind
26mph
From NW (326Β°)
Gusts 35 mph
Measured at Port Aransas
Temperature
68Β°F
High 82Β° Β· Low 69Β° so far today
Humidity
38%
Dew point 42Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.09 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Port Aransas, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU β 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 Β· 48 hours
Port Aransas Β· Bays near Port Aransas
A fun day chasing reds that paid off.
Port Aransas Β· Flats
Hooked up with reds on the flats.
Port Aransas Β· Bays near Port Aransas
Plenty of solid redfish.