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
Sunday, April 25, 2027|26.078Β°N, 97.170Β°W Β· NOAA 8779724
| βΌ Low | 12:22 AM | -0.26 ft |
| β² High | 11:14 AM | 1.41 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.67 ft
Waning Gibbous
78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 7:57 PM | 12:22 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:14 AM β² 1.4 ft | 75high | |||
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 7:57 PM | 1:12 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 12:20 PM β² 1.4 ft | 70high | |||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 7:58 PM | 2:06 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 1:02 PM β² 1.4 ft | 64average | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 7:58 PM | 3:02 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 1:21 PM β² 1.4 ft | 59average | |||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 7:59 PM | 4:01 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 1:24 PM β² 1.3 ft | 53average | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 7:59 PM | 5:01 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 1:17 PM β² 1.3 ft | 7:50 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 11:30 PM β² 1.0 ft | 46average | |
| 1 Sat | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 8:00 PM | 6:07 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 1:05 PM β² 1.2 ft | 7:31 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 35low |
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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Observed 12:50 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
23mph
From NW (311Β°)
Gusts 26 mph
Measured at South Padre Island CG Station
Temperature
67Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
52%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
3-hour trend unavailable
Not enough readings yet.
Barometer at South Padre Island CG Station, 6-minute readings
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
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 18, 1:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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