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
Friday, December 11, 2026|26.262Β°N, 97.285Β°W Β· NOAA 8779280
| β² High | 1:59 AM | 0.69 ft |
| βΌ Low | 3:33 PM | -0.07 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.76 ft
Waxing Crescent
7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 11:14 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 11:17 PM β² 0.7 ft | 81high | |||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 12:04 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 83high | ||||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 12:00 AM β² 0.7 ft | 1:00 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 84high | |||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 12:42 AM β² 0.7 ft | 1:58 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 84high | |||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 1:23 AM β² 0.7 ft | 2:50 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 83high | |||
| 11 Fri | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 1:59 AM β² 0.7 ft | 3:33 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 81high | |||
| 12 Sat | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 2:26 AM β² 0.7 ft | 4:06 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 77high |
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 2:40 AM Β· Realitos Peninsula (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (8 mi)
Wind
25mph
From NNW (346Β°)
Gusts 33 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
67Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 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
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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, 3:00 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