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
Wednesday, June 9, 2027|26.068Β°N, 97.157Β°W Β· NOAA 8779750
| βΌ Low | 12:37 AM | -0.55 ft |
| β² High | 9:54 AM | 1.49 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.04 ft
Waxing Crescent
31% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:18 PM | 8:11 AM β² 1.8 ft | 10:52 PM βΌ -1.1 ft | 99very high | |||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:19 PM | 9:02 AM β² 1.8 ft | 11:44 PM βΌ -0.9 ft | 95very high | |||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 6:35 AM βΌ 8:19 PM | 9:37 AM β² 1.7 ft | 86high | ||||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 6:35 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 12:37 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 9:54 AM β² 1.5 ft | 78high | |||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 6:35 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 1:30 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 9:55 AM β² 1.3 ft | 4:35 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 7:10 PM β² 0.9 ft | 63average | |
| 11 Fri | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 2:26 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 9:46 AM β² 1.2 ft | 4:42 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 10:54 PM β² 0.9 ft | 43low | |
| 12 Sat | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:21 PM | 3:31 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 9:28 AM β² 1.1 ft | 5:14 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 47average |
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.
Cloud cover 0% Β· Feels like 75Β°F
Observed 3:40 PM Β· Port Isabel (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
16mph
From NNW (342Β°)
Gusts 20 mph
Measured at Port Isabel
Temperature
71Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 72Β° so far today
Humidity
57%
Dew point 59Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.06 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Port Isabel, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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, 4:00 PM (run 15z 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