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, April 8, 2027|26.067Β°N, 97.155Β°W Β· NOAA 8779749
| β² High | 6:24 AM | 1.67 ft |
| βΌ Low | 10:32 PM | -0.06 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.73 ft
Waxing Crescent
4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 7:46 PM | 1:49 AM β² 1.3 ft | 8:39 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 2:42 PM β² 1.2 ft | 8:21 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 36low | |
| 5 Mon | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 3:05 AM β² 1.4 ft | 9:34 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 2:36 PM β² 1.2 ft | 8:45 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 50average | |
| 6 Tue | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 4:12 AM β² 1.5 ft | 10:36 AM βΌ 1.0 ft | 2:28 PM β² 1.2 ft | 9:16 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 63average | |
| 7 Wed | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 5:16 AM β² 1.6 ft | 9:51 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 75high | |||
| 8 Thu | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 6:24 AM β² 1.7 ft | 10:32 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 85high | |||
| 9 Fri | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 7:54 AM β² 1.7 ft | 11:19 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 93very high | |||
| 10 Sat | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 9:58 AM β² 1.7 ft | 96very high |
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 11:40 PM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
15mph
From NW (313Β°)
Gusts 19 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 66Β° Β· Low 60Β° so far today
Humidity
59%
Dew point 46Β°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 18, 12:00 AM (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