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
Friday, May 21, 2027|26.002Β°N, 97.299Β°W Β· NOAA 8779911
| β² High | 8:36 AM | 1.44 ft |
| βΌ Low | 11:17 PM | -0.23 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.67 ft
Waning Gibbous
98% illuminated
Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sun | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:08 PM | 3:07 AM β² 1.1 ft | 8:52 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 12:17 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:32 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 60average | |
| 17 Mon | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:09 PM | 4:43 AM β² 1.3 ft | 9:07 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 71high | |||
| 18 Tue | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 8:09 PM | 5:49 AM β² 1.4 ft | 9:40 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 77high | |||
| 19 Wed | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 8:10 PM | 6:55 AM β² 1.4 ft | 10:12 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 80high | |||
| 20 Thu | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 8:10 PM | 7:50 AM β² 1.5 ft | 10:43 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 80high | |||
| 21 Fri | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 8:11 PM | 8:36 AM β² 1.4 ft | 11:17 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 79high | |||
| 22 Sat | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 8:11 PM | 9:29 AM β² 1.4 ft | 11:57 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 78high |
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 0%
Observed 9:15 AM Β· Port Isabel (7 mi) Β· sky & visibility from BROWNSVILLE INTL (10 mi)
Wind
15mph
From NW (320Β°)
Gusts 22 mph
Measured at Port Isabel
Temperature
65Β°F
High 66Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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
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, 9:00 AM (run 09z 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