Queen Isabella Causeway (west end)

Tuesday, March 30, 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	4:19 AM	0.01 ft
▲ High	3:27 PM	1.25 ft

Tidal range today: 1.24 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Moonrise: 2:52 AM
Moonset: 1:21 PM

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Last Quarter

44% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor2:22 AM–3:22 AM
Major7:05 AM–9:05 AM
Minor12:51 PM–1:51 PM
Major7:30 PM–9:30 PM

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

Tides for Queen Isabella Causeway (west end), week of March 28

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
28 Sun	🌖	▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 7:43 PM	2:03 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	1:40 PM ▲ 1.2 ft			73high
29 Mon	🌗	▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 7:44 PM	3:08 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	2:46 PM ▲ 1.2 ft			70high
30 Tue	🌗	▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 7:44 PM	4:19 AM ▼ 0.0 ft	3:27 PM ▲ 1.3 ft			66average
31 Wed	🌘	▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 7:45 PM	5:27 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	3:49 PM ▲ 1.2 ft			61average
1 Thu	🌘	▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 7:45 PM	6:27 AM ▼ 0.2 ft	3:55 PM ▲ 1.2 ft			56average
2 Fri	🌘	▲ 7:18 AM ▼ 7:46 PM	7:19 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	3:51 PM ▲ 1.1 ft	8:45 PM ▼ 0.7 ft		50average
3 Sat	🌘	▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 7:46 PM	12:53 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	8:08 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	3:42 PM ▲ 1.1 ft	8:42 PM ▼ 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.

Current conditions

Observed 11:00 PM · South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (11 mi)

Wind

18mph

From NW (317°)

Gusts 21 mph

Measured at South Padre Island CG Station

Temperature

68°F

High 66° · Low 60° so far today

Humidity

63%

Dew point 48°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 17, 11:00 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.

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