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 | 12:52 AM | 0.96 ft |
| βΌ Low | 5:00 AM | 0.92 ft |
| β² High | 7:36 AM | 0.94 ft |
| βΌ Low | 5:11 PM | -0.20 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.17 ft
First Quarter
60% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 12:52 AM β² 1.0 ft | 5:00 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 7:36 AM β² 0.9 ft | 5:11 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 64average | |
| 12 Mon | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 3:29 AM β² 1.2 ft | 5:57 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 74high | |||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 4:22 AM β² 1.3 ft | 6:43 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 80high | |||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 5:09 AM β² 1.4 ft | 7:29 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 81high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 5:59 AM β² 1.4 ft | 8:16 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 81high | |||
| 16 Fri | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 6:50 AM β² 1.4 ft | 8:59 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 81high | |||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 7:32 AM β² 1.4 ft | 9:38 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 79high |
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.
Feels like 73Β°F
Observed 5:20 PM Β· SPI Brazos Santiago (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (13 mi)
Wind
11mph
From NW (326Β°)
Gusts 17 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
72Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
57%
Dew point 57Β°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 18, 6:00 PM (run 15z 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