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 | 3:19 AM | 2.01 ft |
| βΌ Low | 4:57 PM | 0.16 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.85 ft
Waning Crescent
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sun | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 7:28 PM | 1:36 AM βΌ 1.4 ft | 3:46 AM β² 1.4 ft | 12:07 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 8:53 PM β² 1.7 ft | 74high | |
| 20 Mon | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 7:27 PM | 12:54 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 11:41 PM β² 1.8 ft | 85high | |||
| 21 Tue | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 7:26 PM | 1:44 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 90very high | ||||
| 22 Wed | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 7:25 PM | 12:53 AM β² 1.9 ft | 2:37 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 96very high | |||
| 23 Thu | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 7:24 PM | 2:16 AM β² 2.0 ft | 3:42 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 98very high | |||
| 24 Fri | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 7:23 PM | 3:19 AM β² 2.0 ft | 4:57 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 98very high | |||
| 25 Sat | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 7:22 PM | 3:56 AM β² 2.0 ft | 6:07 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 95very 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 7:00 AM Β· South Padre Island CG Station (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (12 mi)
Wind
9mph
From NNW (338Β°)
Gusts 13 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
73Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
73%
Dew point 57Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.00 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
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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 19, 7:00 AM (run 09z 2026-10-19 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