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, January 28, 2027|26.072Β°N, 97.192Β°W Β· NOAA 8779739
| βΌ Low | 1:52 AM | -0.10 ft |
| β² High | 11:07 AM | 0.76 ft |
| βΌ Low | 1:42 PM | 0.57 ft |
| β² High | 5:49 PM | 0.78 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.88 ft
Last Quarter
57% illuminated
Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sun | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:05 PM | 2:09 AM β² 1.0 ft | 10:34 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 7:01 PM β² 0.9 ft | 11:24 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 66average | |
| 25 Mon | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 6:06 PM | 4:06 AM β² 0.9 ft | 11:21 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 6:53 PM β² 0.8 ft | 52average | ||
| 26 Tue | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 6:07 PM | 12:08 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 6:03 AM β² 0.7 ft | 12:07 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 6:41 PM β² 0.7 ft | 40low | |
| 27 Wed | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 6:08 PM | 12:58 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 8:17 AM β² 0.7 ft | 12:53 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 6:23 PM β² 0.7 ft | 47average | |
| 28 Thu | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 6:09 PM | 1:52 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 11:07 AM β² 0.8 ft | 1:42 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 5:49 PM β² 0.8 ft | 55average | |
| 29 Fri | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 6:09 PM | 2:48 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 2:17 PM β² 0.9 ft | 63average | |||
| 30 Sat | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 6:10 PM | 3:48 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 3:15 PM β² 1.0 ft | 69average |
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 9:25 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
30mph
From NW (317Β°)
Gusts 36 mph
Measured at South Padre Island CG Station
Temperature
61Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.06 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
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
Barometer at South Padre Island CG Station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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, 10:00 AM (run 09z 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