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, February 28, 2027|26.262Β°N, 97.285Β°W Β· NOAA 8779280
| βΌ Low | 7:31 AM | -0.22 ft |
| β² High | 7:57 PM | 0.39 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.61 ft
Last Quarter
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 6:29 PM | 7:31 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 7:57 PM β² 0.4 ft | 80high | |||
| 1 Mon | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 6:30 PM | 8:52 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 8:35 PM β² 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 2 Tue | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 6:31 PM | 9:59 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 9:11 PM β² 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 3 Wed | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 6:31 PM | 10:55 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 9:40 PM β² 0.4 ft | 80high | |||
| 4 Thu | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 6:32 PM | 11:41 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 9:53 PM β² 0.3 ft | 76high | |||
| 5 Fri | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 6:32 PM | 12:21 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 9:47 PM β² 0.3 ft | 69average | |||
| 6 Sat | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 6:33 PM | 12:56 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 9:34 PM β² 0.3 ft | 59average |
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 6:25 PM Β· Realitos Peninsula (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (8 mi)
Wind
18mph
From NNE (12Β°)
Gusts 21 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
67Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
52%
Dew point 48Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.02 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, 7:00 PM (run 21z 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