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, January 9, 2027|26.068Β°N, 97.157Β°W Β· NOAA 8779750
| βΌ Low | 9:30 AM | -0.34 ft |
| β² High | 7:22 PM | 1.45 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.79 ft
Waxing Crescent
3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:49 PM | 5:39 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 3:58 PM β² 1.5 ft | 79high | |||
| 4 Mon | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:50 PM | 6:26 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 4:44 PM β² 1.5 ft | 79high | |||
| 5 Tue | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:51 PM | 7:10 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 5:29 PM β² 1.5 ft | 79high | |||
| 6 Wed | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:52 PM | 7:51 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 6:12 PM β² 1.5 ft | 78high | |||
| 7 Thu | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:52 PM | 8:28 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 6:48 PM β² 1.5 ft | 76high | |||
| 8 Fri | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:53 PM | 9:01 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 7:13 PM β² 1.5 ft | 73high | |||
| 9 Sat | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:54 PM | 9:30 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 7:22 PM β² 1.4 ft | 69average |
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 3:25 AM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
22mph
From NNW (331Β°)
Gusts 31 mph
Measured at SPI Brazos Santiago
Temperature
68Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at SPI Brazos Santiago, 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 17, 4:00 AM (run 03z 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