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
Thursday, March 25, 2027|26.067Β°N, 97.155Β°W Β· NOAA 8779749
| β² High | 7:48 AM | 1.55 ft |
| βΌ Low | 11:51 PM | -0.04 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.59 ft
Waning Gibbous
88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sun | π | β² 7:31 AM βΌ 7:40 PM | 2:22 AM β² 1.4 ft | 9:27 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 3:37 PM β² 1.1 ft | 9:16 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 49average | |
| 22 Mon | π | β² 7:30 AM βΌ 7:40 PM | 3:49 AM β² 1.5 ft | 10:28 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 3:28 PM β² 1.1 ft | 9:50 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 58average | |
| 23 Tue | π | β² 7:29 AM βΌ 7:41 PM | 5:06 AM β² 1.5 ft | 11:35 AM βΌ 1.0 ft | 3:24 PM β² 1.1 ft | 10:28 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 70high | |
| 24 Wed | π | β² 7:28 AM βΌ 7:41 PM | 6:22 AM β² 1.6 ft | 12:58 PM βΌ 1.2 ft | 3:04 PM β² 1.2 ft | 11:08 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 76high | |
| 25 Thu | π | β² 7:27 AM βΌ 7:42 PM | 7:48 AM β² 1.6 ft | 11:51 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 81high | |||
| 26 Fri | π | β² 7:26 AM βΌ 7:42 PM | 9:43 AM β² 1.5 ft | 81high | ||||
| 27 Sat | π | β² 7:25 AM βΌ 7:43 PM | 12:37 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 11:26 AM β² 1.5 ft | 81high |
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 9:40 PM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
12mph
From NW (325Β°)
Gusts 19 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
68Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 62Β° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 50Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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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
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 10:00 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
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