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 | 4:55 AM | 0.37 ft |
| β² High | 12:17 PM | 1.12 ft |
| βΌ Low | 6:53 PM | 0.68 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.75 ft
Waxing Gibbous
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sun | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 8:04 PM | 10:18 AM β² 1.8 ft | 98very high | ||||
| 10 Mon | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 12:36 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 11:25 AM β² 1.7 ft | 96very high | |||
| 11 Tue | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 1:34 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 12:07 PM β² 1.6 ft | 91very high | |||
| 12 Wed | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:06 PM | 2:31 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 12:29 PM β² 1.5 ft | 80high | |||
| 13 Thu | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 8:06 PM | 3:34 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 12:27 PM β² 1.3 ft | 66average | |||
| 14 Fri | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 8:07 PM | 4:55 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 12:17 PM β² 1.1 ft | 6:53 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 49average | ||
| 15 Sat | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:08 PM | 12:14 AM β² 1.0 ft | 6:18 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 12:10 PM β² 1.0 ft | 7:12 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 44low |
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 5:00 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
15mph
From NW (318Β°)
Gusts 21 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
55%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.04 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 18, 5:00 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