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, April 30, 2027|26.262Β°N, 97.285Β°W Β· NOAA 8779280
| βΌ Low | 9:43 AM | 0.17 ft |
| β² High | 5:29 PM | 0.49 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.32 ft
Waning Crescent
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 7:57 PM | 5:34 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 6:15 PM β² 0.7 ft | 78high | |||
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 7:58 PM | 6:37 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 6:51 PM β² 0.6 ft | 76high | |||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 7:58 PM | 7:37 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 7:04 PM β² 0.6 ft | 72high | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 7:59 PM | 8:29 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 6:18 PM β² 0.6 ft | 67average | |||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 7:59 PM | 9:11 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 5:42 PM β² 0.5 ft | 59average | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 8:00 PM | 9:43 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 5:29 PM β² 0.5 ft | 51average | |||
| 1 Sat | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 8:01 PM | 10:04 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 5:08 PM β² 0.5 ft | 11:39 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 42low |
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 5:35 AM Β· Realitos Peninsula (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (8 mi)
Wind
13mph
From NW (316Β°)
Gusts 17 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
61Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
55%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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 18, 6:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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