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
Wednesday, October 20, 2027|26.072Β°N, 97.192Β°W Β· NOAA 8779739
| βΌ Low | 12:57 PM | -0.02 ft |
Waning Gibbous
72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | π | β² 7:28 AM βΌ 6:59 PM | 10:29 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 8:09 PM β² 1.7 ft | 85high | |||
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:29 AM βΌ 6:58 PM | 11:11 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 9:26 PM β² 1.8 ft | 90very high | |||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:29 AM βΌ 6:57 PM | 12:01 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 10:49 PM β² 1.9 ft | 93very high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:30 AM βΌ 6:56 PM | 12:57 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 95very high | ||||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:30 AM βΌ 6:55 PM | 12:07 AM β² 1.9 ft | 2:01 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 95very high | |||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:31 AM βΌ 6:54 PM | 1:05 AM β² 1.9 ft | 3:09 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 92very high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:32 AM βΌ 6:53 PM | 1:40 AM β² 1.9 ft | 4:23 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 83high |
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 8:45 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NNE (20Β°)
Gusts 13 mph
Measured at South Padre Island CG Station
Temperature
77Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
73%
Dew point 61Β°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, 9:00 AM (run 09z 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