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
Thursday, February 25, 2027|26.078Β°N, 97.170Β°W Β· NOAA 8779724
| β² High | 8:34 AM | 0.96 ft |
| βΌ Low | 1:31 PM | 0.71 ft |
| β² High | 3:11 PM | 0.83 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.25 ft
Waning Gibbous
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sun | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 6:25 PM | 1:45 AM β² 1.1 ft | 9:32 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 4:46 PM β² 0.9 ft | 9:36 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 62average | |
| 22 Mon | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 6:26 PM | 3:24 AM β² 1.0 ft | 10:23 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 4:35 PM β² 0.7 ft | 10:17 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 49average | |
| 23 Tue | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 6:26 PM | 5:00 AM β² 1.0 ft | 11:15 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 4:21 PM β² 0.7 ft | 11:02 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 51average | |
| 24 Wed | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 6:27 PM | 6:40 AM β² 1.0 ft | 12:11 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 4:00 PM β² 0.7 ft | 11:51 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 59average | |
| 25 Thu | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 6:27 PM | 8:34 AM β² 1.0 ft | 1:31 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 3:11 PM β² 0.8 ft | 59average | ||
| 26 Fri | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 6:28 PM | 12:44 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 10:55 AM β² 1.0 ft | 66average | |||
| 27 Sat | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 6:29 PM | 1:44 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 1:02 PM β² 1.1 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.
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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 11:40 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
33mph
From NW (326Β°)
Gusts 38 mph
Measured at South Padre Island CG Station
Temperature
63Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 48Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 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.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 12:00 PM (run 09z 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 Β· 48 hours
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Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
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