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
Tuesday, June 29, 2027|26.068Β°N, 97.157Β°W Β· NOAA 8779750
| β² High | 3:00 AM | 1.10 ft |
| βΌ Low | 5:44 PM | -0.58 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.69 ft
Waning Crescent
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 1:47 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 8:27 AM β² 1.0 ft | 4:35 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 42low | ||
| 28 Mon | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 7:46 AM β² 0.9 ft | 5:05 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 55average | |||
| 29 Tue | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 3:00 AM β² 1.1 ft | 5:44 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 70high | |||
| 30 Wed | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 3:48 AM β² 1.3 ft | 6:30 PM βΌ -0.9 ft | 83high | |||
| 1 Thu | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 4:39 AM β² 1.5 ft | 7:20 PM βΌ -1.1 ft | 93very high | |||
| 2 Fri | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 5:32 AM β² 1.6 ft | 8:12 PM βΌ -1.3 ft | 99very high | |||
| 3 Sat | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 6:25 AM β² 1.7 ft | 9:05 PM βΌ -1.3 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 73Β°F
Observed 5:10 PM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
15mph
From NW (322Β°)
Gusts 19 mph
Measured at South Padre Island CG Station
Temperature
70Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
57%
Dew point 57Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.03 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 South Padre Island CG Station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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 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