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, March 28, 2027|26.072Β°N, 97.192Β°W Β· NOAA 8779739
| βΌ Low | 2:03 AM | -0.18 ft |
| β² High | 1:40 PM | 1.20 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.38 ft
Waning Gibbous
63% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | π | β² 7:24 AM βΌ 7:43 PM | 2:03 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 1:40 PM β² 1.2 ft | 73high | |||
| 29 Mon | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 7:44 PM | 3:08 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 2:46 PM β² 1.2 ft | 70high | |||
| 30 Tue | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 7:44 PM | 4:19 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 3:27 PM β² 1.3 ft | 66average | |||
| 31 Wed | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 7:45 PM | 5:27 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 3:49 PM β² 1.2 ft | 61average | |||
| 1 Thu | π | β² 7:20 AM βΌ 7:45 PM | 6:27 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 3:55 PM β² 1.2 ft | 56average | |||
| 2 Fri | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 7:46 PM | 7:19 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 3:51 PM β² 1.1 ft | 8:45 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 50average | ||
| 3 Sat | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 7:46 PM | 12:53 AM β² 1.0 ft | 8:08 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 3:42 PM β² 1.1 ft | 8:42 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 38low |
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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Observed 9:50 PM Β· Port Isabel (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
11mph
From NNW (328Β°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at Port Isabel
Temperature
66Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 62Β° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 50Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
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 Port Isabel, 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 PM (run 21z 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