South Bay entrance

Sunday, November 1, 2026|26.052°N, 97.182°W · NOAA 8779768

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Major periodMinor periodNightCurve interpolated from NOAA highs/lows (subordinate station) · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▲ High	12:14 AM	2.16 ft
▼ Low	1:53 PM	0.18 ft
▲ High	11:44 PM	2.04 ft

Tidal range today: 1.98 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Moonrise: 12:16 AM
Moonset: 2:08 PM

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Last Quarter

52% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor12:00 AM–12:46 AM
Major6:15 AM–8:15 AM
Minor1:38 PM–2:38 PM
Major6:45 PM–8:45 PM

Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.

Tides for South Bay entrance, week of November 1

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
1 Sun	🌗	▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 5:46 PM	12:14 AM ▲ 2.2 ft	1:53 PM ▼ 0.2 ft	11:44 PM ▲ 2.0 ft		89high
2 Mon	🌗	▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 5:46 PM	3:04 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	11:53 PM ▲ 1.9 ft			67average
3 Tue	🌘	▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 5:45 PM	4:18 PM ▼ 0.8 ft	11:50 PM ▲ 1.7 ft			52average
4 Wed	🌘	▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 5:44 PM	6:03 AM ▼ 1.3 ft	11:15 AM ▲ 1.6 ft	5:38 PM ▼ 1.1 ft	11:38 PM ▲ 1.6 ft	39low
5 Thu	🌘	▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 5:44 PM	6:20 AM ▼ 1.0 ft	1:17 PM ▲ 1.7 ft	7:06 PM ▼ 1.4 ft	11:17 PM ▲ 1.5 ft	47average
6 Fri	🌘	▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 5:43 PM	6:49 AM ▼ 0.6 ft	2:46 PM ▲ 1.8 ft			66average
7 Sat	🌘	▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 5:43 PM	7:21 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	3:56 PM ▲ 1.9 ft			76high

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.

Cloudy and Windy

Cloud cover 100% · Feels like 75°F

Observed 5:20 PM · South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)

Wind

14mph

From N (350°)

Gusts 32 mph

Measured at South Padre Island CG Station

Temperature

76°F

High 83° · Low 75° so far today

Humidity

65%

Dew point 63°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

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Barometer at South Padre Island CG Station, 6-minute readings

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Satellite map, currents & salinity

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

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Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 6:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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.

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