Queen Isabella Causeway (west end)

Friday, May 7, 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

▲ High	7:43 AM	1.45 ft
▼ Low	10:35 PM	-0.55 ft

Tidal range today: 2.00 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Moonrise: 7:28 AM
Moonset: 9:47 PM

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Waxing Crescent

2% illuminated

Fishing Times

Very good

Major1:05 AM–3:05 AM
Minor6:58 AM–7:58 AM
Major1:35 PM–3:35 PM
Minor9:17 PM–10:17 PM

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

Tides for Queen Isabella Causeway (west end), week of May 2

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
2 Sun	🌘	▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 8:00 PM	2:04 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	7:28 AM ▼ 0.6 ft	1:18 PM ▲ 1.0 ft	7:49 PM ▼ 0.3 ft	41low
3 Mon	🌘	▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 8:01 PM	3:27 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	8:51 AM ▼ 0.6 ft	12:57 PM ▲ 0.9 ft	8:08 PM ▼ 0.1 ft	55average
4 Tue	🌘	▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 8:02 PM	4:34 AM ▲ 1.2 ft	8:35 PM ▼ -0.1 ft			68average
5 Wed	🌑	▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 8:02 PM	5:36 AM ▲ 1.3 ft	9:09 PM ▼ -0.3 ft			80high
6 Thu	🌑	▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 8:03 PM	6:38 AM ▲ 1.4 ft	9:49 PM ▼ -0.5 ft			90very high
7 Fri	🌒	▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 8:03 PM	7:43 AM ▲ 1.4 ft	10:35 PM ▼ -0.6 ft			96very high
8 Sat	🌒	▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 8:04 PM	8:53 AM ▲ 1.5 ft	11:25 PM ▼ -0.6 ft			98very high

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 3:30 AM · South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (11 mi)

Wind

24mph

From NW (322°)

Gusts 28 mph

Measured at South Padre Island CG Station

Temperature

66°F

High 64° · Low 61° so far today

Humidity

52%

Dew point 45°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, 4:00 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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