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, July 6, 2027|26.073Β°N, 97.168Β°W Β· NOAA 8779748
| β² High | 9:50 AM | 1.20 ft |
Waxing Crescent
10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 8:47 AM β² 1.5 ft | 10:10 PM βΌ -0.9 ft | 99very high | |||
| 5 Mon | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 9:30 AM β² 1.4 ft | 11:07 PM βΌ -0.7 ft | 93very high | |||
| 6 Tue | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 9:50 AM β² 1.2 ft | 82high | ||||
| 7 Wed | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 12:04 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 9:40 AM β² 1.0 ft | 74high | |||
| 8 Thu | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 12:59 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 9:03 AM β² 0.8 ft | 2:57 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 7:11 PM β² 0.7 ft | 56average | |
| 9 Fri | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 1:51 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 8:30 AM β² 0.8 ft | 3:29 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 10:20 PM β² 0.7 ft | 37low | |
| 10 Sat | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 2:46 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 8:07 AM β² 0.8 ft | 4:10 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 50average |
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.
Cloud cover 44% Β· Feels like 73Β°F
Observed 4:25 PM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNW (327Β°)
Gusts 23 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
70Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
57%
Dew point 57Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.05 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
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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 18, 5:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-18 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