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 | 1:28 AM | 1.34 ft |
| βΌ Low | 4:20 PM | -0.14 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.48 ft
First Quarter
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sun | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 8:10 PM | 3:20 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 67average | ||||
| 9 Mon | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 8:09 PM | 1:28 AM β² 1.3 ft | 4:20 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 75high | |||
| 10 Tue | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 8:09 PM | 3:18 AM β² 1.5 ft | 5:21 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 79high | |||
| 11 Wed | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 8:08 PM | 4:09 AM β² 1.5 ft | 6:16 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 80high | |||
| 12 Thu | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 8:07 PM | 4:53 AM β² 1.6 ft | 7:08 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 80high | |||
| 13 Fri | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 8:06 PM | 5:38 AM β² 1.5 ft | 8:00 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 14 Sat | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 6:22 AM β² 1.5 ft | 8:47 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 76high |
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.
Cloud cover 100% Β· Feels like 72Β°F
Observed 7:20 PM Β· Port Isabel (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
14mph
From NNW (333Β°)
Gusts 19 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
70Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 71Β° so far today
Humidity
69%
Dew point 61Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.00 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 8:00 PM (run 21z 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
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
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Trout, reds, flounder and a few snook on artificials, with lots of black drum along the ICW. Live shrimp hard to find.
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