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
Friday, March 5, 2027|26.073Β°N, 97.168Β°W Β· NOAA 8779748
| βΌ Low | 7:30 AM | -0.05 ft |
| β² High | 5:14 PM | 1.05 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.10 ft
Waning Crescent
7% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 6:29 PM | 2:25 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 2:41 PM β² 1.2 ft | 75high | |||
| 1 Mon | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 6:30 PM | 3:30 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 3:31 PM β² 1.2 ft | 74high | |||
| 2 Tue | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 6:30 PM | 4:42 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 4:13 PM β² 1.2 ft | 73high | |||
| 3 Wed | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 6:31 PM | 5:49 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 4:49 PM β² 1.2 ft | 72high | |||
| 4 Thu | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 6:31 PM | 6:44 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 5:13 PM β² 1.1 ft | 69average | |||
| 5 Fri | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 6:32 PM | 7:30 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 5:14 PM β² 1.0 ft | 63average | |||
| 6 Sat | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 6:32 PM | 8:13 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 4:43 PM β² 0.9 ft | 8:53 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 54average |
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 3:10 PM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
24mph
From NNW (334Β°)
Gusts 31 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.06 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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 PM (run 15z 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