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
Saturday, March 13, 2027|26.067Β°N, 97.155Β°W Β· NOAA 8779749
| β² High | 10:31 AM | 1.39 ft |
Waxing Crescent
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sun | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 6:33 PM | 1:05 AM β² 1.1 ft | 8:36 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 3:47 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:37 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 43low | |
| 8 Mon | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 6:33 PM | 2:20 AM β² 1.2 ft | 9:20 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 3:35 PM β² 1.0 ft | 9:02 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 37low | |
| 9 Tue | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 6:34 PM | 3:27 AM β² 1.2 ft | 10:08 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 3:32 PM β² 1.0 ft | 9:34 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 41low | |
| 10 Wed | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 6:34 PM | 4:33 AM β² 1.2 ft | 11:04 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 3:26 PM β² 1.0 ft | 10:10 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 53average | |
| 11 Thu | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 6:35 PM | 5:47 AM β² 1.3 ft | 12:11 PM βΌ 1.0 ft | 3:03 PM β² 1.0 ft | 10:51 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 65average | |
| 12 Fri | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 6:35 PM | 7:35 AM β² 1.3 ft | 11:39 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 79high | |||
| 13 Sat | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 6:36 PM | 10:31 AM β² 1.4 ft | 86high |
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 7:30 PM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
19mph
From N (355Β°)
Gusts 24 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
67Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 63Β° so far today
Humidity
59%
Dew point 48Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 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, 8:00 PM (run 21z 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