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 | 6:57 AM | -0.71 ft |
| β² High | 5:19 PM | 1.30 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.01 ft
Waxing Gibbous
93% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 6:21 PM | 2:33 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 2:38 PM β² 1.2 ft | 85high | |||
| 15 Mon | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 6:21 PM | 3:40 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 3:17 PM β² 1.4 ft | 95very high | |||
| 16 Tue | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 6:22 PM | 4:47 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 3:59 PM β² 1.4 ft | 100very high | |||
| 17 Wed | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 6:23 PM | 5:52 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 4:42 PM β² 1.4 ft | 100very high | |||
| 18 Thu | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 6:23 PM | 6:57 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 5:19 PM β² 1.3 ft | 99very high | |||
| 19 Fri | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 6:24 PM | 8:00 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 5:34 PM β² 1.1 ft | 9:27 PM βΌ 1.0 ft | 91very high | ||
| 20 Sat | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 6:25 PM | 12:11 AM β² 1.1 ft | 8:55 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 5:10 PM β² 1.0 ft | 9:33 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 74high |
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 5:40 PM Β· Port Isabel (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNW (343Β°)
Gusts 24 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
67Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 46Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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 the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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 17, 6:00 PM (run 15z 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