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 ↗
Thursday, December 17, 2026|26.078°N, 97.170°W · NOAA 8779724
| ▼ Low | 4:28 AM | 0.61 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:41 AM | 0.85 ft |
| ▼ Low | 1:53 PM | 0.67 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:40 PM | 1.13 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.52 ft
First Quarter
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 11:10 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 9:22 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 64average | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 11:43 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:20 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 59average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 12:18 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 9:11 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 52average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 12:58 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 8:59 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 43low | |||
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 4:28 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 9:41 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 1:53 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 8:40 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 40low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 4:28 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 12:49 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 3:44 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 8:03 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 48average | |
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:41 PM | 4:53 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 2:17 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 63average |
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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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
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 17, 1:00 AM (run 03z 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 · 48 hours
Observed 12:40 AM · South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
33mph
From NNW (331°)
Gusts 42 mph
Measured at South Padre Island CG Station
Temperature
71°F
High 68° · Low 66° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at South Padre Island CG Station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.