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
Monday, November 30, 2026|26.073Β°N, 97.168Β°W Β· NOAA 8779748
| βΌ Low | 1:40 PM | 0.23 ft |
| β² High | 11:04 PM | 1.37 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.14 ft
Last Quarter
56% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sun | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 12:41 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 11:12 PM β² 1.6 ft | 78high | |||
| 30 Mon | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 1:40 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 11:04 PM β² 1.4 ft | 62average | |||
| 1 Tue | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 2:44 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 10:33 PM β² 1.2 ft | 45average | |||
| 2 Wed | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 5:18 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 10:40 AM β² 1.0 ft | 4:06 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 9:59 PM β² 1.1 ft | 40low | |
| 3 Thu | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 5:35 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 1:16 PM β² 1.2 ft | 6:05 PM βΌ 1.1 ft | 9:30 PM β² 1.2 ft | 49average | |
| 4 Fri | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 5:59 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 3:07 PM β² 1.4 ft | 63average | |||
| 5 Sat | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 6:27 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 4:14 PM β² 1.5 ft | 71high |
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 11:55 PM Β· Port Isabel (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
30mph
From NNW (331Β°)
Gusts 40 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
71Β°F
Humidity
43%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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 17, 12:00 AM (run 21z 2026-10-16 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