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, December 22, 2026|26.073Β°N, 97.168Β°W Β· NOAA 8779748
| βΌ Low | 6:53 AM | -0.75 ft |
| β² High | 6:04 PM | 1.62 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.36 ft
Waxing Gibbous
97% illuminated
Very good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:41 PM | 5:19 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 3:58 PM β² 1.4 ft | 79high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:42 PM | 6:03 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 4:58 PM β² 1.5 ft | 90very high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:42 PM | 6:53 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 6:04 PM β² 1.6 ft | 97very high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:43 PM | 7:46 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 7:14 PM β² 1.7 ft | 99very high | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:43 PM | 8:42 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 8:19 PM β² 1.6 ft | 99very high | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:44 PM | 9:40 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 9:08 PM β² 1.5 ft | 96very high | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:44 PM | 10:39 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 9:38 PM β² 1.3 ft | 88high |
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 6:05 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (11 mi)
Wind
35mph
From NNW (330Β°)
Gusts 43 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
65Β°F
High 66Β° Β· Low 62Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 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, 7:00 AM (run 09z 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