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, March 18, 2027|26.078Β°N, 97.170Β°W Β· NOAA 8779724
| βΌ Low | 6:32 AM | -0.32 ft |
| β² High | 4:00 PM | 1.36 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.68 ft
Waxing Gibbous
82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | π | β² 7:39 AM βΌ 7:36 PM | 12:41 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 12:40 PM β² 1.3 ft | 93very high | |||
| 15 Mon | π | β² 7:38 AM βΌ 7:37 PM | 2:50 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 2:02 PM β² 1.4 ft | 99very high | |||
| 16 Tue | π | β² 7:37 AM βΌ 7:37 PM | 4:05 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 3:00 PM β² 1.5 ft | 102very high | |||
| 17 Wed | π | β² 7:35 AM βΌ 7:38 PM | 5:20 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 3:39 PM β² 1.5 ft | 99very high | |||
| 18 Thu | π | β² 7:34 AM βΌ 7:38 PM | 6:32 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 4:00 PM β² 1.4 ft | 93very high | |||
| 19 Fri | π | β² 7:33 AM βΌ 7:39 PM | 7:38 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 4:04 PM β² 1.2 ft | 8:37 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 79high | ||
| 20 Sat | π | β² 7:32 AM βΌ 7:39 PM | 12:47 AM β² 1.1 ft | 8:40 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 3:59 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:51 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 57average |
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 4:20 PM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
18mph
From NNW (338Β°)
Gusts 31 mph
Measured at SPI Brazos Santiago
Temperature
67Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 68Β° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 46Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
South Padre Β· Lower Laguna Madre
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
Capt. Gus M. Β· Captain Experiences β
South Padre Β· Offshore out of Port Isabel
Snapper, black grouper, cobia and kings, with blue water close to the beach.
Ruben G. Β· Captain Experiences β
South Padre Β· ICW and flats
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly 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 Β· Captain Experiences β
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 5:00 PM (run 15z 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