Queen Isabella Causeway (east end)

Friday, October 16, 2026|26.078°N, 97.170°W · NOAA 8779724

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↗Tide is risingNext high 1.9 ft at 12:45 AM tomorrow · in 8h 49m

Major periodMinor periodNightCurve interpolated from NOAA highs/lows (subordinate station) · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▼ Low

1:19 PM

0.31 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Moonrise: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 11:20 PM

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Waxing Crescent

32% illuminated

Fishing Times

Low

Major4:45 AM–6:45 AM
Minor12:30 PM–1:30 PM
Major5:10 PM–7:10 PM
Minor10:50 PM–11:50 PM

Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.

Tides for Queen Isabella Causeway (east end), week of October 11

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	Coefficient
11 Sun	🌒	▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 7:04 PM	1:34 AM ▲ 1.4 ft	9:52 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	6:28 PM ▲ 1.8 ft	75high
12 Mon	🌒	▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 7:03 PM	10:27 AM ▼ 0.2 ft	7:36 PM ▲ 1.8 ft		77high
13 Tue	🌒	▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 7:02 PM	11:04 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	8:47 PM ▲ 1.8 ft		77high
14 Wed	🌒	▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 7:01 PM	11:44 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	10:07 PM ▲ 1.8 ft		76high
15 Thu	🌒	▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 7:00 PM	12:29 PM ▼ 0.2 ft	11:32 PM ▲ 1.8 ft		73high
16 FriToday	🌒	▲ 7:28 AM ▼ 6:59 PM	1:19 PM ▼ 0.3 ft			70high
17 Sat	🌓	▲ 7:28 AM ▼ 6:58 PM	12:45 AM ▲ 1.9 ft	2:16 PM ▼ 0.4 ft		70high

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.

Light Rain

Cloud cover 44% · Feels like 79°F

Observed 3:40 PM · South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (11 mi)

Wind

22mph

From NNW (343°)

Gusts 35 mph

Measured at South Padre Island CG Station

Temperature

77°F

High 84° · Low 79° so far today

Humidity

65%

Dew point 66°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

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Barometer at South Padre Island CG Station, 6-minute readings

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Satellite map, currents & salinity

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

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Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 4:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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.

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