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
Wednesday, May 26, 2027|26.262Β°N, 97.285Β°W Β· NOAA 8779280
| βΌ Low | 6:46 AM | -0.04 ft |
| β² High | 4:25 PM | 0.47 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.51 ft
Waning Gibbous
68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sun | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 8:12 PM | 4:40 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 4:50 PM β² 0.6 ft | 79high | |||
| 24 Mon | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 8:13 PM | 5:29 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 5:29 PM β² 0.6 ft | 76high | |||
| 25 Tue | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 8:14 PM | 6:11 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 5:37 PM β² 0.5 ft | 71high | |||
| 26 Wed | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 8:14 PM | 6:46 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 4:25 PM β² 0.5 ft | 64average | |||
| 27 Thu | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 8:15 PM | 7:11 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 4:01 PM β² 0.4 ft | 56average | |||
| 28 Fri | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 8:15 PM | 7:25 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 3:47 PM β² 0.4 ft | 47average | |||
| 29 Sat | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 8:16 PM | 7:20 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 3:20 PM β² 0.4 ft | 10:12 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 38low |
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.
Cloud cover 0% Β· Feels like 71Β°F
Observed 11:30 AM Β· Realitos Peninsula (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (8 mi)
Wind
20mph
From NNW (339Β°)
Gusts 26 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
69Β°F
High 73Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
53%
Dew point 54Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.00 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 18, 12:00 PM (run 09z 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