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, January 19, 2027|26.073Β°N, 97.168Β°W Β· NOAA 8779748
| βΌ Low | 5:46 AM | -0.88 ft |
| β² High | 5:19 PM | 1.36 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.24 ft
Waxing Gibbous
89% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:00 PM | 3:50 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 3:38 PM β² 1.1 ft | 82high | |||
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:01 PM | 4:46 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 4:26 PM β² 1.3 ft | 92very high | |||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:01 PM | 5:46 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 5:19 PM β² 1.4 ft | 99very high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:02 PM | 6:45 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 6:13 PM β² 1.4 ft | 100very high | |||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:03 PM | 7:45 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 7:05 PM β² 1.3 ft | 100very high | |||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:04 PM | 8:43 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 7:43 PM β² 1.2 ft | 95very high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:05 PM | 9:40 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 7:52 PM β² 1.0 ft | 11:38 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 85high |
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 8:10 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
29mph
From NW (320Β°)
Gusts 37 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62Β°F
High 65Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
55%
Dew point 43Β°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, 8:00 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