Queen Isabella Causeway (west end)

Monday, April 12, 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	1:30 AM	-0.39 ft
▲ High	12:45 PM	1.49 ft

Tidal range today: 1.87 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Moonrise: 11:38 AM
Moonset: 1:02 AM

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Waxing Crescent

36% illuminated

Fishing Times

Good

Minor12:32 AM–1:32 AM
Major5:20 AM–7:20 AM
Minor11:08 AM–12:08 PM
Major5:50 PM–7:50 PM

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

Tides for Queen Isabella Causeway (west end), week of April 11

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
11 Sun	🌒	▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:50 PM	12:29 AM ▼ -0.4 ft	11:23 AM ▲ 1.4 ft			98very high
12 Mon	🌒	▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:50 PM	1:30 AM ▼ -0.4 ft	12:45 PM ▲ 1.5 ft			99very high
13 Tue	🌓	▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:51 PM	2:38 AM ▼ -0.3 ft	1:43 PM ▲ 1.5 ft			95very high
14 Wed	🌓	▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 7:51 PM	3:51 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	2:18 PM ▲ 1.4 ft			89high
15 Thu	🌔	▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 7:52 PM	5:07 AM ▼ -0.0 ft	2:33 PM ▲ 1.3 ft			77high
16 Fri	🌔	▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 7:52 PM	6:22 AM ▼ 0.2 ft	2:33 PM ▲ 1.1 ft	7:47 PM ▼ 0.6 ft		61average
17 Sat	🌔	▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 7:53 PM	1:04 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	7:36 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	2:24 PM ▲ 1.0 ft	8:02 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	40low

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 12:40 AM · South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)

Wind

22mph

From NW (315°)

Gusts 26 mph

Measured at South Padre Island CG Station

Temperature

67°F

High 63° · Low 61° so far today

Humidity

55%

Dew point 46°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 18, 1:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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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