Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
Get Fishy Charters · Captain Experiences ↗
Friday, October 16, 2026|29.757°N, 95.090°W · NOAA 8770743
| ▲ High | 5:17 AM | 2.02 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:38 PM | 0.54 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.48 ft
Waxing Crescent
32% illuminated
Good
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
Tap a day to see its chart
| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 6:54 PM | 4:12 AM ▼ 1.5 ft | 8:25 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 3:58 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 11:49 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 67average | |
| 12 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:52 PM | 5:14 AM ▼ 1.6 ft | 8:09 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 4:26 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 75high | ||
| 13 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:51 PM | 12:51 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 4:58 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 78high | |||
| 14 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:50 PM | 2:06 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 5:39 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 78high | |||
| 15 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:49 PM | 3:46 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 6:31 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 77high | |||
| 16 FriToday | 🌒 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:48 PM | 5:17 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 7:38 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 76high | |||
| 17 Sat | 🌓 | ▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 6:47 PM | 6:20 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 8:52 PM ▼ 0.6 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.
Loading current weather…
Loading map and salinity…
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% · Feels like 77°F
Observed 2:15 PM · La Porte (6 mi)
Wind
17mph
From N (350°)
Gusts 25 mph
Temperature
77°F
High 79° · Low 72° so far today
Humidity
54%
Dew point 59°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
Toggle layers above the map · click an open circle for its forecast
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 3:00 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 · 48 hours
Galveston · Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
Get Fishy Charters · Captain Experiences ↗
Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
Smoke n Reels · Captain Experiences ↗
Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗