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 | 2:36 AM | 1.25 ft |
| βΌ Low | 9:07 AM | 0.70 ft |
| β² High | 2:06 PM | 1.00 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:48 PM | 0.37 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.88 ft
Waxing Gibbous
94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 2:36 AM β² 1.3 ft | 9:07 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 2:06 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:48 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 55average | |
| 19 Mon | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 4:02 AM β² 1.4 ft | 10:21 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 1:54 PM β² 1.0 ft | 9:19 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 71high | |
| 20 Tue | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 5:11 AM β² 1.5 ft | 9:52 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 82high | |||
| 21 Wed | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 6:23 AM β² 1.6 ft | 10:26 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 88high | |||
| 22 Thu | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 7:32 AM β² 1.6 ft | 11:04 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 90very high | |||
| 23 Fri | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 8:34 AM β² 1.6 ft | 11:47 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 90very high | |||
| 24 Sat | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 9:53 AM β² 1.6 ft | 88high |
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 2:00 AM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
13mph
From NW (322Β°)
Gusts 21 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
65Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.06 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 just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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, 2:00 AM (run 03z 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