South Padre Β· Lower Laguna Madre
- Speckled trout
- Black drum
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
- Conditions
- Full moon slowed the day bite
Capt. Gus M. Β· Captain Experiences β
Monday, November 9, 2026|26.262Β°N, 97.285Β°W Β· NOAA 8779280
| β² High | 12:04 AM | 0.95 ft |
| βΌ Low | 12:50 PM | 0.22 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.73 ft
New Moon
0% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sun | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 5:42 PM | 12:05 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 78high | ||||
| 9 Mon | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 5:42 PM | 12:04 AM β² 0.9 ft | 12:50 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 83high | |||
| 10 Tue | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 5:41 PM | 12:52 AM β² 1.0 ft | 1:41 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 84high | |||
| 11 Wed | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 5:41 PM | 1:40 AM β² 1.0 ft | 2:37 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 84high | |||
| 12 Thu | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 5:40 PM | 2:30 AM β² 1.0 ft | 3:34 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 83high | |||
| 13 Fri | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 5:40 PM | 3:16 AM β² 0.9 ft | 4:26 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 80high | |||
| 14 Sat | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 3:51 AM β² 0.9 ft | 5:12 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 76high |
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.
Observed 11:05 PM Β· Realitos Peninsula (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (8 mi)
Wind
26mph
From N (350Β°)
Gusts 36 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
71Β°F
High 76Β° Β· Low 69Β° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 46Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.07 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
South Padre Β· Lower Laguna Madre
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
Capt. Gus M. Β· Captain Experiences β
South Padre Β· Offshore out of Port Isabel
Snapper, black grouper, cobia and kings, with blue water close to the beach.
Ruben G. Β· Captain Experiences β
South Padre Β· ICW and flats
Trout, reds, flounder and a few snook on artificials, with lots of black drum along the ICW. Live shrimp hard to find.
Russell R., RR Hi Way Baitstand Β· Captain Experiences β
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 11:00 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