South Padre · 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. · Captain Experiences ↗
Tuesday, August 17, 2027|26.073°N, 97.168°W · NOAA 8779748
| ▲ High | 6:59 AM | 1.14 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:20 PM | 0.15 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.98 ft
Full Moon
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 8:04 PM | 7:11 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 9:06 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 76high | |||
| 16 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 8:03 PM | 7:24 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 9:43 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 70high | |||
| 17 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 8:02 PM | 6:59 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 10:20 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 61average | |||
| 18 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 8:02 PM | 6:25 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 11:32 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 3:14 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 10:58 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 53average | |
| 19 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 8:01 PM | 6:05 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:41 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 4:39 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:39 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 44low | |
| 20 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 8:00 PM | 5:53 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 12:06 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 6:06 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 35low | ||
| 21 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 12:25 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 5:43 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 12:38 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 8:17 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 40low |
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 2:25 AM · SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
13mph
From NW (323°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
76°F
High 72° · Low 68° so far today
Humidity
64%
Dew point 55°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
South Padre · Lower Laguna Madre
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
Capt. Gus M. · Captain Experiences ↗
South Padre · Offshore out of Port Isabel
Snapper, black grouper, cobia and kings, with blue water close to the beach.
Ruben G. · Captain Experiences ↗
South Padre · ICW and flats
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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 · Captain Experiences ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 3:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-19 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 · 48 hours