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
Sunday, November 15, 2026|26.262Β°N, 97.285Β°W Β· NOAA 8779280
| β² High | 4:02 AM | 0.87 ft |
| βΌ Low | 5:49 PM | 0.29 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.58 ft
Waxing Crescent
34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 4:02 AM β² 0.9 ft | 5:49 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 67average | |||
| 16 Mon | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 3:46 AM β² 0.8 ft | 6:20 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 61average | |||
| 17 Tue | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 3:30 AM β² 0.8 ft | 6:44 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 54average | |||
| 18 Wed | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 3:13 AM β² 0.7 ft | 7:02 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 45average | |||
| 19 Thu | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 2:44 AM β² 0.7 ft | 9:32 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 3:21 PM β² 0.6 ft | 6:56 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 36low | |
| 20 Fri | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 2:00 AM β² 0.7 ft | 9:41 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 47average | |||
| 21 Sat | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 1:18 AM β² 0.7 ft | 10:12 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 61average |
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 12:50 AM Β· Realitos Peninsula (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (8 mi)
Wind
27mph
From NNW (344Β°)
Gusts 35 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
69Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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 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 Β· 48 hours