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 | 9:54 AM | 1.63 ft |
Waxing Crescent
16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 2:23 AM β² 1.1 ft | 9:10 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 3:21 PM β² 1.0 ft | 9:07 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 35low | |
| 5 Mon | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 3:40 AM β² 1.2 ft | 10:00 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 3:18 PM β² 1.0 ft | 9:30 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 49average | |
| 6 Tue | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 4:40 AM β² 1.3 ft | 10:56 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 3:10 PM β² 1.0 ft | 9:57 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 63average | |
| 7 Wed | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 5:43 AM β² 1.4 ft | 12:29 PM βΌ 1.0 ft | 2:40 PM β² 1.0 ft | 10:29 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 76high | |
| 8 Thu | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 6:55 AM β² 1.5 ft | 11:08 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 86high | |||
| 9 Fri | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 8:10 AM β² 1.6 ft | 11:55 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 94very high | |||
| 10 Sat | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 9:54 AM β² 1.6 ft | 96very high |
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 11:35 PM Β· Port Isabel (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
9mph
From NW (306Β°)
Gusts 14 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
64Β°F
High 66Β° Β· Low 60Β° so far today
Humidity
59%
Dew point 46Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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, 12:00 AM (run 21z 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