Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. Β· Captain Experiences β
Friday, October 16, 2026|29.728Β°N, 93.870Β°W Β· NOAA 8770570
| β² High | 2:04 AM | 1.90 ft |
| βΌ Low | 3:00 PM | 0.51 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.40 ft
Waxing Crescent
32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 6:49 PM | 4:45 AM β² 1.8 ft | 11:33 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 7:07 PM β² 2.1 ft | 77high | ||
| 12 Mon | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 6:48 PM | 12:16 AM βΌ 1.5 ft | 4:46 AM β² 1.8 ft | 12:06 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 8:02 PM β² 2.0 ft | 82high | |
| 13 Tue | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 6:46 PM | 12:51 AM βΌ 1.7 ft | 4:38 AM β² 1.8 ft | 12:39 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 8:56 PM β² 2.0 ft | 81high | |
| 14 Wed | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:45 PM | 1:27 AM βΌ 1.8 ft | 4:23 AM β² 1.8 ft | 1:17 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 9:49 PM β² 2.0 ft | 75high | |
| 15 Thu | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:44 PM | 2:03 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 70high | ||||
| 16 FriToday | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:43 PM | 2:04 AM β² 1.9 ft | 3:00 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 67average | |||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 6:42 PM | 2:44 AM β² 1.9 ft | 4:02 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 64average |
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.
Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. Β· Captain Experiences β
Bolivar Β· Jetties and passes
Limits of bull reds plus some slot reds, with fish still biting when the report was posted.
Jim L. Β· Captain Experiences β
Sabine Β· Sabine Lake
Mixed bag on Sabine Lake: trout and reds on the lake with a few tripletail around structure.
Sabine Lake Charters (Capt. Aaron Shetley) Β· FishingBooker β
Cloud cover 100% Β· Feels like 76Β°F
Observed 2:00 PM Β· Texas Point, Sabine Pass (3 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (18 mi)
Wind
27mph
From N (358Β°)
Gusts 34 mph
Measured at Texas Point, Sabine Pass
Temperature
74Β°F
High 81Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
69%
Dew point 64Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Texas Point, Sabine Pass, 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 16, 2:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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