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 | 9:16 AM | 1.62 ft |
Waxing Crescent
12% illuminated
Low
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 | 8:25 AM β² 1.7 ft | 11:13 PM βΌ -1.0 ft | 99very high | |||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:19 PM | 9:16 AM β² 1.6 ft | 95very high | ||||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:19 PM | 12:05 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 9:51 AM β² 1.5 ft | 89high | |||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 12:58 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 10:08 AM β² 1.4 ft | 77high | |||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 1:51 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:09 AM β² 1.2 ft | 4:56 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 7:24 PM β² 0.8 ft | 63average | |
| 11 Fri | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 2:47 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 10:00 AM β² 1.1 ft | 5:03 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 11:08 PM β² 0.8 ft | 43low | |
| 12 Sat | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:21 PM | 3:52 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 9:42 AM β² 1.0 ft | 5:35 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.
Feels like 73Β°F
Observed 5:20 PM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNW (341Β°)
Gusts 27 mph
Measured at SPI Brazos Santiago
Temperature
72Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
57%
Dew point 57Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
3-hour trend unavailable
Not enough readings yet.
Barometer at SPI Brazos Santiago, 6-minute readings
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, 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