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
Sunday, May 2, 2027|26.002Β°N, 97.299Β°W Β· NOAA 8779911
| β² High | 2:24 AM | 1.02 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:34 AM | 0.77 ft |
| β² High | 1:22 PM | 0.98 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:14 PM | 0.46 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.56 ft
Waning Crescent
16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sun | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 8:01 PM | 2:24 AM β² 1.0 ft | 8:34 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 1:22 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:14 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 44low | |
| 3 Mon | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 8:01 PM | 4:08 AM β² 1.2 ft | 10:07 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 1:00 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:41 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 59average | |
| 4 Tue | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 8:02 PM | 5:08 AM β² 1.3 ft | 9:15 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 72high | |||
| 5 Wed | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 8:02 PM | 6:07 AM β² 1.5 ft | 9:52 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 83high | |||
| 6 Thu | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 7:13 AM β² 1.6 ft | 10:33 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 91very high | |||
| 7 Fri | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 8:18 AM β² 1.7 ft | 11:20 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 96very high | |||
| 8 Sat | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 8:04 PM | 9:28 AM β² 1.7 ft | 97very 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.
Cloud cover 75%
Observed 5:50 AM Β· Port Isabel (7 mi) Β· sky & visibility from BROWNSVILLE INTL (10 mi)
Wind
12mph
From NW (309Β°)
Gusts 17 mph
Measured at Port Isabel
Temperature
62Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 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
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly 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 18, 6:00 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