South Padre · 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. · Captain Experiences ↗
Friday, June 11, 2027|26.072°N, 97.192°W · NOAA 8779739
| ▼ Low | 2:56 AM | 0.18 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:38 AM | 0.94 ft |
| ▼ Low | 5:12 PM | 0.28 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:46 PM | 0.69 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.76 ft
First Quarter
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:18 PM | 9:03 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 11:22 PM ▼ -0.7 ft | 99very high | |||
| 7 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:19 PM | 9:54 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 95very high | ||||
| 8 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:19 PM | 12:14 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 10:29 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 89high | |||
| 9 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 1:07 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 10:46 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 78high | |||
| 10 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 2:00 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:47 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 5:05 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 8:02 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 63average | |
| 11 Fri | 🌓 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 2:56 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:38 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 5:12 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 11:46 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 43low | |
| 12 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 4:01 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 10:20 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 5:44 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 46average |
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 9:40 AM · South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
20mph
From NW (321°)
Gusts 25 mph
Measured at South Padre Island CG Station
Temperature
64°F
High 68° · Low 59° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 46°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at South Padre Island CG Station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 10:00 AM (run 09z 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.
NOAA NGOFS2 model · 48 hours
South Padre · Lower Laguna Madre
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
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Snapper, black grouper, cobia and kings, with blue water close to the beach.
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Trout, reds, flounder and a few snook on artificials, with lots of black drum along the ICW. Live shrimp hard to find.
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