South Bay entrance

Sunday, March 14, 2027|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

▼ Low	12:41 AM	-0.54 ft
▲ High	12:30 PM	1.37 ft

Tidal range today: 1.91 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Moonrise: 10:40 AM
Moonset: 12:03 AM

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First Quarter

40% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor12:00 AM–12:33 AM
Major4:20 AM–6:20 AM
Minor10:10 AM–11:10 AM
Major4:55 PM–6:55 PM

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

Tides for South Bay entrance, week of March 14

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
14 Sun	🌓	▲ 7:39 AM ▼ 7:37 PM	12:41 AM ▼ -0.5 ft	12:30 PM ▲ 1.4 ft			94very high
15 Mon	🌓	▲ 7:38 AM ▼ 7:37 PM	2:50 AM ▼ -0.6 ft	1:52 PM ▲ 1.5 ft			99very high
16 Tue	🌔	▲ 7:37 AM ▼ 7:38 PM	4:05 AM ▼ -0.6 ft	2:50 PM ▲ 1.6 ft			102very high
17 Wed	🌔	▲ 7:35 AM ▼ 7:38 PM	5:20 AM ▼ -0.5 ft	3:29 PM ▲ 1.5 ft			99very high
18 Thu	🌔	▲ 7:34 AM ▼ 7:39 PM	6:32 AM ▼ -0.4 ft	3:50 PM ▲ 1.4 ft			92very high
19 Fri	🌔	▲ 7:33 AM ▼ 7:39 PM	7:38 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	3:54 PM ▲ 1.3 ft	8:37 PM ▼ 1.1 ft		78high
20 Sat	🌔	▲ 7:32 AM ▼ 7:39 PM	12:37 AM ▲ 1.2 ft	8:40 AM ▼ 0.0 ft	3:49 PM ▲ 1.1 ft	8:51 PM ▼ 0.8 ft	57average

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.

Current conditions

Observed 7:30 PM · South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)

Wind

14mph

From NNW (342°)

Gusts 21 mph

Measured at South Padre Island CG Station

Temperature

67°F

High 70° · Low 63° so far today

Humidity

59%

Dew point 48°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

Barometric pressure, last 24 hours

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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 17, 8:00 PM (run 21z 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.

Currents & salinity forecast

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