Queen Isabella Causeway (east end)

Friday, May 14, 2027|26.078°N, 97.170°W · NOAA 8779724

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Major periodMinor periodNightCurve interpolated from NOAA highs/lows (subordinate station) · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▼ Low	4:28 AM	0.29 ft
▲ High	12:04 PM	1.17 ft
▼ Low	6:32 PM	0.55 ft

Tidal range today: 0.87 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Moonrise: 2:55 PM
Moonset: 2:48 AM

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Waxing Gibbous

67% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor2:18 AM–3:18 AM
Major7:50 AM–9:50 AM
Minor2:25 PM–3:25 PM
Major8:10 PM–10:10 PM

Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.

Tides for Queen Isabella Causeway (east end), week of May 9

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
9 Sun	🌒	▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 8:04 PM	9:37 AM ▲ 1.6 ft				98very high
10 Mon	🌒	▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 8:05 PM	12:11 AM ▼ -0.6 ft	10:43 AM ▲ 1.6 ft			96very high
11 Tue	🌒	▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 8:05 PM	1:10 AM ▼ -0.5 ft	11:32 AM ▲ 1.6 ft			91very high
12 Wed	🌓	▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 8:06 PM	2:11 AM ▼ -0.3 ft	12:00 PM ▲ 1.5 ft			81high
13 Thu	🌓	▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 8:06 PM	3:16 AM ▼ 0.0 ft	12:08 PM ▲ 1.3 ft			67average
14 Fri	🌔	▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 8:07 PM	4:28 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	12:04 PM ▲ 1.2 ft	6:32 PM ▼ 0.6 ft		51average
15 Sat	🌔	▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 8:07 PM	12:13 AM ▲ 0.9 ft	5:50 AM ▼ 0.6 ft	11:51 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	6:51 PM ▼ 0.3 ft	45average

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.

Current conditions

Observed 2:55 AM · South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (11 mi)

Wind

24mph

From NW (323°)

Gusts 27 mph

Measured at South Padre Island CG Station

Temperature

67°F

High 64° · Low 61° so far today

Humidity

52%

Dew point 45°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

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Barometer at South Padre Island CG Station, 6-minute readings

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Satellite map, currents & salinity

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

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Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 3:00 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.

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