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, February 1, 2027|26.262Β°N, 97.285Β°W Β· NOAA 8779280
| βΌ Low | 10:14 AM | -0.37 ft |
| β² High | 9:58 PM | 0.32 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.69 ft
Waning Crescent
20% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Sun | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 6:11 PM | 9:07 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:15 PM β² 0.3 ft | 80high | |||
| 1 Mon | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 6:12 PM | 10:14 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 9:58 PM β² 0.3 ft | 82high | |||
| 2 Tue | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 6:12 PM | 11:16 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 10:41 PM β² 0.3 ft | 82high | |||
| 3 Wed | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 6:13 PM | 12:11 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 11:17 PM β² 0.3 ft | 82high | |||
| 4 Thu | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 6:14 PM | 12:58 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 11:41 PM β² 0.3 ft | 80high | |||
| 5 Fri | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 6:15 PM | 1:38 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:49 PM β² 0.3 ft | 75high | |||
| 6 Sat | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 6:15 PM | 2:10 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:39 PM β² 0.2 ft | 68average |
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 1:55 PM Β· Realitos Peninsula (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (8 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNW (348Β°)
Gusts 28 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 48Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.06 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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 17, 2:00 PM (run 15z 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