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, June 27, 2027|26.067Β°N, 97.155Β°W Β· NOAA 8779749
| βΌ Low | 2:44 AM | 0.68 ft |
| β² High | 8:53 AM | 0.94 ft |
| βΌ Low | 4:23 PM | 0.15 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.80 ft
Last Quarter
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 2:44 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 8:53 AM β² 0.9 ft | 4:23 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 44low | ||
| 28 Mon | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 7:54 AM β² 1.0 ft | 4:58 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 58average | |||
| 29 Tue | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 3:47 AM β² 1.1 ft | 5:39 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 72high | |||
| 30 Wed | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 4:36 AM β² 1.3 ft | 6:26 PM βΌ -0.7 ft | 85high | |||
| 1 Thu | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 5:26 AM β² 1.5 ft | 7:16 PM βΌ -0.9 ft | 94very high | |||
| 2 Fri | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 6:18 AM β² 1.5 ft | 8:08 PM βΌ -1.0 ft | 99very high | |||
| 3 Sat | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 7:12 AM β² 1.6 ft | 9:01 PM βΌ -1.1 ft | 100very 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.
Feels like 71Β°F
Observed 5:55 PM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNW (340Β°)
Gusts 25 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
72Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 72Β° so far today
Humidity
65%
Dew point 59Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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
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, 6:00 PM (run 21z 2026-10-18 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