Queen Isabella Causeway (west end)

Saturday, January 16, 2027|26.072°N, 97.192°W · NOAA 8779739

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

Tides

▼ Low	3:19 AM	-0.18 ft
▲ High	2:06 PM	0.91 ft

Tidal range today: 1.09 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Moonrise: 12:23 PM
Moonset: 1:08 AM

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First Quarter

60% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor12:38 AM–1:38 AM
Major5:45 AM–7:45 AM
Minor11:53 AM–12:53 PM
Major6:15 PM–8:15 PM

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

Tides for Queen Isabella Causeway (west end), week of January 10

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
10 Sun	🌒	▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:55 PM	10:28 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	8:10 PM ▲ 1.1 ft			65average
11 Mon	🌒	▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:55 PM	10:57 AM ▼ -0.0 ft	8:00 PM ▲ 1.0 ft			59average
12 Tue	🌒	▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:56 PM	11:28 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	7:47 PM ▲ 0.9 ft			51average
13 Wed	🌒	▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:57 PM	1:46 AM ▼ 0.5 ft	5:31 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	12:04 PM ▼ 0.2 ft	7:30 PM ▲ 0.8 ft	37low
14 Thu	🌒	▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:58 PM	2:03 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	8:25 AM ▲ 0.6 ft	12:46 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	7:07 PM ▲ 0.8 ft	41low
15 Fri	🌓	▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:58 PM	2:36 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	11:50 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	1:50 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	6:22 PM ▲ 0.8 ft	51average
16 Sat	🌓	▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:59 PM	3:19 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	2:06 PM ▲ 0.9 ft			66average

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.

Light Rain

Observed 7:10 AM · South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (11 mi)

Wind

30mph

From NW (322°)

Gusts 36 mph

Measured at South Padre Island CG Station

Temperature

64°F

High 66° · Low 60° so far today

Humidity

48%

Dew point 41°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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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

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Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

This area is outside NOAA's bay model, so the shading blends nearby sensor readings and fades out a few miles from each one. Treat it as a guide between sensors, not a measurement.

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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