Monday, September 14, 2026 — Early conditions and fishing windows for Crystal Beach and the Bolivar Peninsula.
Quick Fishing Outlook
Overall outlook: Fair to good early, then watch the sky this afternoon. The early major solunar period overlaps the morning high tide, making the hours around daybreak the most promising window. A second useful window develops during the afternoon major period, but isolated thunderstorms could interrupt it.
Crystal Beach Tides
- High: 5:04 a.m. — 2.1 ft
- Low: 11:46 a.m. — 0.4 ft
- High: 8:07 p.m. — 2.2 ft
Predictions use the Galveston Bay entrance south-jetty station, approximately nine miles from Crystal Beach; wind and local conditions can alter actual water levels.
Solunar Fishing Calendar
- Major periods: approximately 2:40–4:40 a.m. and 3:00–5:00 p.m.
- Minor periods: approximately 10:01–11:01 a.m. and 8:58–9:58 p.m.
- Moon: Waxing crescent, about 14% illuminated
- Sunrise: 7:04 a.m.
- Sunset: 7:27 p.m.
Weather & Marine Conditions
Partly cloudy near daybreak with temperatures around 82°F. Expect a mostly sunny, very humid day with a high near 89°F and an overnight low near 81°F. An isolated afternoon thunderstorm is possible. The National Weather Service marine forecast calls for south winds around 5–10 knots and seas near 2 feet in the coastal waters from High Island to Freeport. Winds and seas can rise quickly near thunderstorms.
Red Tide Advisory
Texas Parks and Wildlife reports fish kills and respiratory symptoms around Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach. Samples collected September 7–11 showed moderate-to-high red tide concentrations. Conditions can be patchy. If you experience coughing or irritation, move away from the affected beach area. Avoid contact with dead fish and consult official health guidance before harvesting or eating local shellfish.
Upcoming Bolivar Event
JayLa’s Bolivar Acoustic Showcase begins Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. and continues through Sunday, September 20 at 9:00 p.m. The community calendar describes it as Bolivar’s first three-day acoustic music festival in Gilchrist.
Sources
- Crystal Beach tide calendar
- Galveston Bay solunar periods
- National Weather Service marine forecast
- Texas Parks and Wildlife red tide status
- Discover Bolivar community events
Forecasts and solunar tables are planning aids, not guarantees. Check conditions again before entering the water and never fish through a thunderstorm.
