South Padre · 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. · Captain Experiences ↗
Monday, August 16, 2027|26.262°N, 97.285°W · NOAA 8779280
| ▼ Low | 2:36 AM | -0.06 ft |
| ▲ High | 12:28 PM | 0.44 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.50 ft
Full Moon
100% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 8:05 PM | 1:52 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 12:46 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 81high | |||
| 16 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 8:04 PM | 2:36 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 12:28 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 73high | |||
| 17 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 8:03 PM | 3:14 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 11:57 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 2:50 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 5:51 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 62average | |
| 18 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 8:02 PM | 3:46 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 11:38 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 3:04 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 7:22 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 49average | |
| 19 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 8:01 PM | 4:07 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:07 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 3:24 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 8:59 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 37low | |
| 20 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 8:00 PM | 4:14 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 8:32 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 3:50 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:58 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 36low | |
| 21 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 3:53 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 7:28 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 4:23 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 53average |
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 2:45 AM · Realitos Peninsula (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (8 mi)
Wind
11mph
From NNW (334°)
Gusts 15 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
69°F
High 72° · Low 68° so far today
Humidity
64%
Dew point 55°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
South Padre · Lower Laguna Madre
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
Capt. Gus M. · Captain Experiences ↗
South Padre · Offshore out of Port Isabel
Snapper, black grouper, cobia and kings, with blue water close to the beach.
Ruben G. · Captain Experiences ↗
South Padre · ICW and flats
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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 · Captain Experiences ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 3:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-19 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 · 48 hours