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
Sunday, March 14, 2027|26.067Β°N, 97.155Β°W Β· NOAA 8779749
| βΌ Low | 12:32 AM | -0.30 ft |
| β² High | 1:08 PM | 1.50 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.80 ft
First Quarter
40% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | π | β² 7:39 AM βΌ 7:36 PM | 12:32 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 1:08 PM β² 1.5 ft | 95very high | |||
| 15 Mon | π | β² 7:38 AM βΌ 7:37 PM | 2:32 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 2:24 PM β² 1.6 ft | 99very high | |||
| 16 Tue | π | β² 7:36 AM βΌ 7:37 PM | 3:39 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 3:23 PM β² 1.6 ft | 101very high | |||
| 17 Wed | π | β² 7:35 AM βΌ 7:38 PM | 4:53 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 4:08 PM β² 1.6 ft | 98very high | |||
| 18 Thu | π | β² 7:34 AM βΌ 7:38 PM | 6:09 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 4:37 PM β² 1.5 ft | 91very high | |||
| 19 Fri | π | β² 7:33 AM βΌ 7:39 PM | 7:21 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 4:44 PM β² 1.3 ft | 8:48 PM βΌ 1.2 ft | 76high | ||
| 20 Sat | π | β² 7:32 AM βΌ 7:39 PM | 12:41 AM β² 1.3 ft | 8:26 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 4:11 PM β² 1.2 ft | 8:52 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 56average |
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