Queen Isabella Causeway (east end)

Tuesday, October 5, 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

1:31 PM

0.10 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Moonrise: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 11:23 PM

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Waxing Crescent

33% illuminated

Fishing Times

Low

Major4:45 AM–6:45 AM
Minor12:30 PM–1:30 PM
Major5:10 PM–7:10 PM
Minor10:53 PM–11:53 PM

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

Tides for Queen Isabella Causeway (east end), week of October 3

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	Coefficient
3 Sun	🌒	▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 7:13 PM	11:43 AM ▼ -0.0 ft	9:29 PM ▲ 1.8 ft	92very high
4 Mon	🌒	▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 7:12 PM	12:34 PM ▼ -0.0 ft	11:01 PM ▲ 1.8 ft	89high
5 Tue	🌒	▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 7:11 PM	1:31 PM ▼ 0.1 ft		85high
6 Wed	🌓	▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 7:09 PM	12:30 AM ▲ 1.8 ft	2:34 PM ▼ 0.2 ft	85high
7 Thu	🌓	▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 7:08 PM	1:37 AM ▲ 1.8 ft	3:44 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	78high
8 Fri	🌔	▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 7:07 PM	2:19 AM ▲ 1.8 ft	4:53 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	71high
9 Sat	🌔	▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 7:06 PM	2:42 AM ▲ 1.8 ft	5:57 PM ▼ 0.7 ft	63average

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 5:50 AM · South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)

Wind

2mph

From NNW (346°)

Gusts 8 mph

Measured at South Padre Island CG Station

Temperature

74°F

High 70° · Low 66° so far today

Humidity

68%

Dew point 57°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

Barometric pressure, last 24 hours

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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)

0816243240

Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 6:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-19 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.

Currents & salinity forecast

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