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
Wednesday, August 11, 2027|26.002Β°N, 97.299Β°W Β· NOAA 8779911
| β² High | 4:15 AM | 1.41 ft |
| βΌ Low | 7:05 PM | -0.10 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.51 ft
Waxing Gibbous
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sun | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 8:10 PM | 12:39 AM β² 1.2 ft | 4:17 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 68average | |||
| 9 Mon | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 8:10 PM | 2:03 AM β² 1.3 ft | 5:20 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 74high | |||
| 10 Tue | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 8:09 PM | 3:25 AM β² 1.4 ft | 6:16 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 76high | |||
| 11 Wed | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 8:08 PM | 4:15 AM β² 1.4 ft | 7:05 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 77high | |||
| 12 Thu | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 8:07 PM | 4:55 AM β² 1.4 ft | 7:51 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 76high | |||
| 13 Fri | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 8:06 PM | 5:32 AM β² 1.4 ft | 8:35 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 76high | |||
| 14 Sat | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 6:07 AM β² 1.4 ft | 9:14 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 74high |
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%
Observed 5:50 AM Β· Port Isabel (7 mi) Β· sky & visibility from BROWNSVILLE INTL (10 mi)
Wind
8mph
From NW (312Β°)
Gusts 11 mph
Measured at Port Isabel
Temperature
67Β°F
High 72Β° Β· Low 68Β° so far today
Humidity
60%
Dew point 54Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Port Isabel, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 6:00 AM (run 03z 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
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.
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South Padre Β· ICW and flats
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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