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
| βΌ Low | 7:43 AM | 0.39 ft |
| β² High | 4:06 PM | 1.78 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.39 ft
Waning Crescent
3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 5:46 PM | 12:56 AM β² 2.0 ft | 2:12 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 88high | |||
| 2 Mon | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 5:46 PM | 12:34 AM β² 1.9 ft | 3:28 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 75high | |||
| 3 Tue | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 5:45 PM | 12:44 AM β² 1.7 ft | 4:47 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 60average | |||
| 4 Wed | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 5:44 PM | 12:22 AM β² 1.5 ft | 6:35 AM βΌ 1.1 ft | 11:29 AM β² 1.4 ft | 6:02 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 45average | |
| 5 Thu | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 5:44 PM | 12:06 AM β² 1.4 ft | 6:48 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 1:26 PM β² 1.5 ft | 7:38 PM βΌ 1.2 ft | 42low | |
| 6 Fri | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 5:43 PM | 7:14 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 3:00 PM β² 1.7 ft | 9:17 PM βΌ 1.3 ft | 11:22 PM β² 1.3 ft | 54average | |
| 7 Sat | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 5:43 PM | 7:43 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 4:06 PM β² 1.8 ft | 72high |
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 75Β°F
Observed 6:50 PM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
25mph
From N (359Β°)
Gusts 34 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
77Β°F
High 81Β° Β· Low 75Β° so far today
Humidity
61%
Dew point 61Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 7:00 PM (run 21z 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.
NOAA NGOFS2 model Β· 48 hours
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
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