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, January 28, 2027|26.078°N, 97.170°W · NOAA 8779724
| ▼ Low | 1:43 AM | -0.12 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:39 AM | 0.81 ft |
| ▼ Low | 1:33 PM | 0.67 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:21 PM | 0.84 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.96 ft
Last Quarter
57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 6:05 PM | 1:41 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 10:25 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 6:33 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:15 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 66average | |
| 25 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 6:06 PM | 3:38 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 11:12 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 6:25 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 11:59 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 52average | |
| 26 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 6:07 PM | 5:35 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:58 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 6:13 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 40low | ||
| 27 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 6:08 PM | 12:49 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 7:49 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 12:44 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:55 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 48average | |
| 28 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 6:08 PM | 1:43 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:39 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 1:33 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 5:21 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 56average | |
| 29 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 6:09 PM | 2:39 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 1:49 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 64average | |||
| 30 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 6:10 PM | 3:39 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 2:47 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 69average |
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 5:20 AM · SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
25mph
From NNW (333°)
Gusts 34 mph
Measured at SPI Brazos Santiago
Temperature
65°F
High 67° · Low 63° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 41°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at SPI Brazos Santiago, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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, 6:00 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