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
Tuesday, October 5, 2027|26.072Β°N, 97.192Β°W Β· NOAA 8779739
| βΌ Low | 1:40 PM | 0.08 ft |
Waxing Crescent
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 7:13 PM | 11:52 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 9:57 PM β² 1.7 ft | 91very high | |||
| 4 Mon | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 7:12 PM | 12:43 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 11:29 PM β² 1.7 ft | 89high | |||
| 5 Tue | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 7:11 PM | 1:40 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 84high | ||||
| 6 Wed | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 7:10 PM | 12:58 AM β² 1.7 ft | 2:43 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 84high | |||
| 7 Thu | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 7:09 PM | 2:05 AM β² 1.7 ft | 3:53 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 78high | |||
| 8 Fri | π | β² 7:24 AM βΌ 7:07 PM | 2:47 AM β² 1.7 ft | 5:02 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 71high | |||
| 9 Sat | π | β² 7:24 AM βΌ 7:06 PM | 3:10 AM β² 1.7 ft | 6:06 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 63average |
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 5:50 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
13mph
From WNW (296Β°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at South Padre Island CG Station
Temperature
72Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
68%
Dew point 57Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
3-hour trend unavailable
Not enough readings yet.
Barometer at South Padre Island CG Station, 6-minute readings
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
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 19, 6:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-19 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