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
Thursday, January 7, 2027|26.262Β°N, 97.285Β°W Β· NOAA 8779280
| β² High | 12:26 AM | 0.44 ft |
| βΌ Low | 2:01 PM | -0.32 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.76 ft
New Moon
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:50 PM | 10:20 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 10:26 PM β² 0.4 ft | 78high | |||
| 4 Mon | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:50 PM | 11:17 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:09 PM β² 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 5 Tue | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:51 PM | 12:16 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:50 PM β² 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 6 Wed | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:52 PM | 1:12 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 81high | ||||
| 7 Thu | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 5:52 PM | 12:26 AM β² 0.4 ft | 2:01 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 80high | |||
| 8 Fri | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 5:53 PM | 12:53 AM β² 0.4 ft | 2:41 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 78high | |||
| 9 Sat | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 5:54 PM | 1:08 AM β² 0.4 ft | 3:09 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 73high |
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 6:35 AM Β· Realitos Peninsula (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (8 mi)
Wind
23mph
From NNW (335Β°)
Gusts 30 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
61Β°F
High 66Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 7:00 AM (run 09z 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
South Padre Β· Lower Laguna Madre
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
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