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, December 16, 2026|26.073Β°N, 97.168Β°W Β· NOAA 8779748
| βΌ Low | 1:30 PM | 0.40 ft |
| β² High | 9:17 PM | 1.02 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.63 ft
First Quarter
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 11:26 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:01 PM β² 1.3 ft | 67average | |||
| 14 Mon | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 12:07 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 9:53 PM β² 1.2 ft | 60average | |||
| 15 Tue | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 12:48 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 9:36 PM β² 1.1 ft | 52average | |||
| 16 Wed | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 1:30 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 9:17 PM β² 1.0 ft | 42low | |||
| 17 Thu | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:40 PM | 4:13 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 10:04 AM β² 0.7 ft | 2:20 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 8:58 PM β² 1.0 ft | 40low | |
| 18 Fri | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:40 PM | 4:15 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 1:13 PM β² 0.9 ft | 4:08 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 8:33 PM β² 1.0 ft | 50average | |
| 19 Sat | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:41 PM | 4:42 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 2:57 PM β² 1.1 ft | 64average |
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 3:25 AM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
31mph
From NNW (331Β°)
Gusts 41 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
68Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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 17, 4:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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