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, January 20, 2027|26.067Β°N, 97.155Β°W Β· NOAA 8779749
| βΌ Low | 6:31 AM | -1.07 ft |
| β² High | 5:35 PM | 1.47 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.54 ft
Waxing Gibbous
95% 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 | 3:38 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 3:03 PM β² 1.2 ft | 82high | |||
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:01 PM | 4:34 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 3:54 PM β² 1.4 ft | 93very high | |||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:01 PM | 5:32 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 4:45 PM β² 1.5 ft | 99very high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:02 PM | 6:31 AM βΌ -1.1 ft | 5:35 PM β² 1.5 ft | 100very high | |||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:03 PM | 7:29 AM βΌ -1.1 ft | 6:22 PM β² 1.4 ft | 100very high | |||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:04 PM | 8:25 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 6:59 PM β² 1.3 ft | 95very high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:05 PM | 9:20 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 7:13 PM β² 1.1 ft | 11:05 PM βΌ 1.0 ft | 84high |
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 4:25 AM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
28mph
From NNW (331Β°)
Gusts 36 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
42%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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, 5:00 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