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 30, 2026|26.073Β°N, 97.168Β°W Β· NOAA 8779748
| βΌ Low | 3:14 AM | 0.34 ft |
| β² High | 9:22 AM | 0.68 ft |
| βΌ Low | 2:12 PM | 0.51 ft |
| β² High | 8:02 PM | 0.77 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.43 ft
Last Quarter
51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:45 PM | 11:35 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 9:41 PM β² 1.1 ft | 75high | |||
| 28 Mon | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:46 PM | 12:28 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 9:13 PM β² 0.9 ft | 59average | |||
| 29 Tue | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:46 PM | 2:45 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 6:06 AM β² 0.7 ft | 1:19 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 8:33 PM β² 0.8 ft | 38low | |
| 30 Wed | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:47 PM | 3:14 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 9:22 AM β² 0.7 ft | 2:12 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 8:02 PM β² 0.8 ft | 42low | |
| 31 Thu | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:47 PM | 3:52 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 12:33 PM β² 0.8 ft | 3:50 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 7:14 PM β² 0.9 ft | 53average | |
| 1 Fri | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:48 PM | 4:31 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 3:12 PM β² 1.0 ft | 63average | |||
| 2 Sat | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:49 PM | 5:12 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 4:00 PM β² 1.2 ft | 70high |
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 4:00 AM Β· Port Isabel (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
33mph
From NW (325Β°)
Gusts 40 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
65Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
42%
Dew point 41Β°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.
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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
South Padre Β· Lower Laguna Madre
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
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South Padre Β· Offshore out of Port Isabel
Snapper, black grouper, cobia and kings, with blue water close to the beach.
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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.
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