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
| β² High | 3:51 AM | 1.39 ft |
| βΌ Low | 10:06 AM | 0.94 ft |
| β² High | 1:06 PM | 0.99 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:56 PM | -0.09 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.48 ft
Waxing Gibbous
98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 2:21 AM β² 1.3 ft | 8:43 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 1:31 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:21 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 58average | |
| 19 Mon | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 3:51 AM β² 1.4 ft | 10:06 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 1:06 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:56 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 73high | |
| 20 Tue | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 5:07 AM β² 1.5 ft | 9:33 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 84high | |||
| 21 Wed | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 6:16 AM β² 1.5 ft | 10:11 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 89high | |||
| 22 Thu | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 7:23 AM β² 1.5 ft | 10:52 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 91very high | |||
| 23 Fri | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 8:32 AM β² 1.5 ft | 11:35 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 90very high | |||
| 24 Sat | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 9:46 AM β² 1.5 ft | 87high |
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 8:40 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
20mph
From NW (318Β°)
Gusts 25 mph
Measured at South Padre Island CG Station
Temperature
64Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
52%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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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
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 9:00 AM (run 09z 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
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