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 | 11:18 AM | -0.17 ft |
| β² High | 7:18 PM | 0.91 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.08 ft
Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sun | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:55 PM | 10:36 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 7:18 PM β² 1.0 ft | 64average | |||
| 11 Mon | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:56 PM | 11:18 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 7:18 PM β² 0.9 ft | 57average | |||
| 12 Tue | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:56 PM | 1:12 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 3:30 AM β² 0.7 ft | 11:54 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 7:18 PM β² 0.8 ft | 46average | |
| 13 Wed | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:57 PM | 1:30 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 5:36 AM β² 0.6 ft | 12:24 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 7:12 PM β² 0.8 ft | 36low | |
| 14 Thu | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:58 PM | 2:00 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 8:18 AM β² 0.6 ft | 12:48 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 6:54 PM β² 0.8 ft | 44low | |
| 15 Fri | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:59 PM | 2:36 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 6:12 PM β² 0.8 ft | 53average | |||
| 16 Sat | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:59 PM | 3:24 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 3:06 PM β² 1.0 ft | 68average |
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 7:45 AM Β· Port Isabel (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
20mph
From NNW (331Β°)
Gusts 30 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
61Β°F
High 65Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
55%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 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 17, 8:00 AM (run 09z 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.
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
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.
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