Marine forecast
Galveston Bay, TX
- current wind
- 13 kt SSE
- Gusts
- 16 kt
- Air
- 90°F
- Water
- 83°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
Observed Tue 1:54 PM | GMZ335
- Gusts now
- 16 kt
- Air
- 90°F
- Water
- 83°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
- Peak seas
- 2 ft
In brief
At 1:54 pm CDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station EPTT2 (Eagle Point, TX, 3 miles away) measured wind from the SSE at 13 kt, gusting to 16 kt. The NWS forecast for Galveston Bay, TX issued at 1:10 pm CDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “South winds 10 to 15 knots with higher gusts. Bay waters slightly choppy.”
Source: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 15 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 2 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | South winds 10 to 15 knots with higher gusts. Bay waters slightly choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. |
| Tonight | Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. |
| Wednesday | Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. |
| Wednesday Night | Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. |
| Thursday | Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy. |
| Thursday Night | East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. |
| Friday | Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. |
| Friday Night | North winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming northeast around 30 knots after midnight. Bay waters rough, increasing to very rough after midnight. |
| Saturday | Northeast winds around 30 knots, diminishing to around 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters very rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon. |
| Saturday Night | Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. |
Issued Tue 1:10 PM by Houston/Galveston TX (product CWFHGX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1:54 PM | 13 kt SSE | 16 kt | — | 83°F |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 12 kt SSE | 15 kt | — | 83°F |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 13 kt SSE | 15 kt | — | 82°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 11 kt SSE | 16 kt | — | 82°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 11 kt SSE | 14 kt | — | 82°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 10 kt SSE | 12 kt | — | 82°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 9 kt S | 11 kt | — | 82°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 11 kt S | 13 kt | — | 82°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 12 kt S | 17 kt | — | 82°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 11 kt S | 13 kt | — | 82°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 10 kt SSE | 11 kt | — | 82°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 12 kt S | 14 kt | — | 82°F |
Observed Tue 1:54 PM at NDBC buoy EPTT2 (Eagle Point, TX), 3.1 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Galveston Bay today?
This Afternoon: South winds 10 to 15 knots with higher gusts. Bay waters slightly choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Is there a small craft advisory for Galveston Bay?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone GMZ335 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
What is the water temperature at Galveston Bay?
The nearest buoy read 83°F (28°C) at Tue 1:54 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone GMZ335, issued by Houston/Galveston TX, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFHGX, issued Tue 1:10 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station EPTT2, read Tue 1:54 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 2:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.