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 ↗
Friday, December 18, 2026|27.705°N, 97.280°W · NOAA 8775421
| ▲ High | 12:34 AM | 0.32 ft |
| ▼ Low | 8:55 AM | 0.01 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:26 PM | 0.35 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.34 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 | 🌒 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 3:55 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 3:49 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 75high | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 3:58 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 4:21 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 71high | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 3:44 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 4:51 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 63average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 3:03 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 5:16 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 49average | |||
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 1:47 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 9:35 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:53 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 4:48 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 32low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 12:34 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 8:55 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 11:26 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 46average | ||
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 9:13 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 9:19 PM ▲ 0.4 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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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 17, 1:00 AM (run 03z 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 · 48 hours
Observed 11:56 PM · CORPUS CHRISTI NAS (1 mi)
Wind
—mph
Temperature
66°F
Humidity
37%
Dew point 39°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.06 in over 3 hours · changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
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Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.