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Galveston Fishing Conditions Today

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · updates through the day

Bay fishing

Good

Light wind (8 kt or less): open bays, flats and reefs are all fishable.

Wind from the live station and the next 6 hours over Galveston, Trinity & East Bays

Offshore run

Rough

3 to 4 feet. Small boats should stay in.

From the NWS nearshore forecast (no buoy wave report)

Next best fishing window

5:45 PM–6:30 PM

In 6h 26m · sunset

Solunar period, dawn or dusk, and moving tide lining up

Wind

5 kt
From ENE, gusts 12 · next 6 h up to 8

Tide

↘ Falling
Low 0.7 ft 6:39 PM
Running 0.8 ft above predicted

Water temp

70°F
Eagle Point, Galveston Bay

Seas

4 ft
Rough (forecast)

Barometer

30.15
rising · Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.

Moon

🌔 69%
Waxing Gibbous · activity good

71°F, clear · Observed at Galveston Pier 21 (1 mi) · sky & visibility from GALVESTON/SCHOLES (4 mi) (11:00 AM)

Next 24 hours

Forecast wind over Galveston, Trinity & East Bays (Open-Meteo), tides at GALVESTON, Galveston Channel. Teal bar = best fishing window.

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Marine forecast

National Weather Service, by period

Bays

Galveston Bay

Today10–15kt Northeast
Bay slightly choppy
Tonight5–10kt Northeast
Bay smooth
Wednesday5–10kt Northeast
Bay smooth
Wednesday Night5–10kt East
Bay smooth
Thursday5–10kt Northeast
Bay smooth
Thursday Night5kt Southeast
Bay smooth
Full NWS text

Today: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east around 10 knots late. Bay waters slightly choppy, diminishing to smooth late.

Tonight: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

Wednesday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

Wednesday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

Thursday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth.

Thursday Night: Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming east after midnight. Bay waters smooth.

Friday: Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming east in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth.

Friday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

Saturday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

Saturday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

Source: NWS ↗

Nearshore, out to 20 nm

Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM

Today15–20kt Northeast · g25
Seas 3–5 ft
Tonight15–20kt Northeast · g25
Seas 3–5 ft · A slight chance of showers after midnight
Wednesday10–15kt Northeast
Seas 3–5 ft
Wednesday Night10–15kt East
Seas 2–4 ft
Thursday5–10kt Northeast
Seas 2–3 ft
Thursday Night5–10kt East
Seas 2–3 ft
Full NWS text

Today: Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 8 seconds.

Tonight: Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight.

Wednesday: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 8 seconds.

Wednesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to around 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 8 seconds.

Thursday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 7 seconds.

Thursday Night: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 7 seconds.

Friday: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

Friday Night: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

Saturday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

Saturday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.

Source: NWS ↗

Offshore, 20–60 nm

Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM

Today20kt Northeast
Seas 4–6 ft · A slight chance of showers late this morning
Tonight20–25kt East
Seas 5–7 ft · A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening
Wednesday15–20kt East
Seas 4–6 ft · A chance of showers in the morning
Wednesday Night10–15kt East
Seas 3–5 ft
Thursday10–15kt Northeast
Seas 2–4 ft
Thursday Night10–15kt East
Seas 2–3 ft
Full NWS text

Today: Northeast winds around 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots late. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 6 feet at 8 seconds. A slight chance of showers late this morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.

Tonight: East winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to around 20 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: East 7 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers.

Wednesday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 6 feet at 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.

Wednesday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 8 seconds.

Thursday: Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 7 seconds.

Thursday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to around 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 7 seconds.

Friday: East winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

Friday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

Saturday: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.

Saturday Night: East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

Source: NWS ↗

What's biting nearby

All reports →

Galveston · Galveston Bay

  • Redfish

Lots of redfish in the bay.

Get Fishy Charters · Captain Experiences ↗

Galveston · Offshore

  • Red snapper

Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.

Smoke n Reels · Captain Experiences ↗

Galveston · Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)

Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.

Conditions
Full moon, strong east wind

Traver S. (Kemah) · Captain Experiences ↗

Galveston · Offshore

  • Red snapper
  • Amberjack

Deep-sea trips on snapper and amberjack, both in season.

Sea Play Sportfishing · Captain Experiences ↗

Galveston · Galveston Bay system

Bay fishing steady on live shrimp; cooler temperatures expected to turn the bite on.

Bait
Live shrimp
Conditions
Late-summer heat easing

Michael M. · Captain Experiences ↗

Tides, weather & fishing times

Texas City Dike · Tuesday, October 20 · NOAA 8771262 · Station page

Tide is falling

Next low 0.6 ft at 9:02 PM · in 9h 43m

Observed vs predicted

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No live water-level sensor here.

Water temp

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No water-temperature sensor here.
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0.00.51.01.52.0ft12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a☀ 7:24 AM☀ 6:43 PMHigh 1.3 ft7:02 AMLow 0.6 ft9:02 PMNOWSolunarMinor: Moonset, 1:21 AM–2:21 AMMajor: Moon underfoot, 7:45 AM–9:45 AMMinor: Moonrise, 3:06 PM–4:06 PMMajor: Moon overhead, 8:10 PM–10:10 PM
Major periodMinor periodNightNOAA 6-minute predictions · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▲ High7:02 AM1.33 ft
▼ Low9:02 PM0.59 ft

Tidal range today: 0.74 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise
7:24 AM
Sunset
6:43 PM
Moonrise
3:36 PM
Moonset
1:51 AM
Waxing Gibbous

Waxing Gibbous

69% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

  • Minor1:21 AM–2:21 AM
  • Major7:45 AM–9:45 AM
  • Minor3:06 PM–4:06 PM
  • Major8:10 PM–10:10 PM

Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.

Tides for Texas City Dike, week of October 18

Tap a day to see its chart

DayMoonSun1st tide2nd tide3rd tide4th tideCoefficientSolunar activity
18 Sun🌓▲ 7:22 AM
▼ 6:45 PM		6:15 AM
▲ 1.5 ft		6:58 PM
▼ 0.5 ft
69average
19 Mon🌓▲ 7:23 AM
▼ 6:44 PM		6:45 AM
▲ 1.4 ft		8:05 PM
▼ 0.5 ft
65average
20 TueToday🌔▲ 7:24 AM
▼ 6:43 PM		7:02 AM
▲ 1.3 ft		9:02 PM
▼ 0.6 ft
59average
21 Wed🌔▲ 7:24 AM
▼ 6:42 PM		6:54 AM
▲ 1.2 ft		10:17 AM
▼ 1.2 ft		12:50 PM
▲ 1.2 ft		9:47 PM
▼ 0.7 ft
51average
22 Thu🌔▲ 7:25 AM
▼ 6:41 PM		5:07 AM
▲ 1.1 ft		10:25 AM
▼ 1.0 ft		2:30 PM
▲ 1.2 ft		10:23 PM
▼ 0.8 ft
42low
23 Fri🌔▲ 7:26 AM
▼ 6:41 PM		3:41 AM
▲ 1.1 ft		10:44 AM
▼ 0.8 ft		5:08 PM
▲ 1.1 ft		10:53 PM
▼ 1.0 ft
38low
24 Sat🌔▲ 7:26 AM
▼ 6:40 PM		3:11 AM
▲ 1.2 ft		11:09 AM
▼ 0.6 ft		7:21 PM
▲ 1.2 ft		11:08 PM
▼ 1.1 ft
50average

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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Satellite map, currents & salinity

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

0816243240
Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

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Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.

Today in plain English

Right now in Galveston: 71°F, clear, wind ENE 5 knots gusting 12 (observed at Galveston Pier 21 (1 mi) · sky & visibility from GALVESTON/SCHOLES (4 mi)). The barometer is rising at 30.15 inHg. The tide at GALVESTON, Galveston Channel is falling, with a low of 0.7 ft at 6:39 PM. Moon: waxing gibbous (69% lit); moon and tide activity rated good. Major solunar feeding periods: 7:45 AM–9:45 AM and 8:10 PM–10:10 PM. Sea state: rough. Rough offshore. Only big boats should make the run; bays and jetties may still fish. Recently reported biting nearby: redfish, red snapper, amberjack.

Common questions

What is the tide doing in Galveston today?
At GALVESTON, Galveston Channel the tide is falling. Today's tides: high 1.8 ft at 2:43 AM, low 0.7 ft at 6:39 PM.
Is it a good day to fish Galveston?
Rough seas: 3 to 4 feet. Small boats should stay in. Moon and tide activity: Good. Rough offshore. Only big boats should make the run; bays and jetties may still fish.
What are the best fishing times in Galveston today?
Solunar periods: minor 1:21 AM–2:21 AM, major 7:45 AM–9:45 AM, minor 3:05 PM–4:05 PM, major 8:10 PM–10:10 PM. Sunrise 7:23 AM, sunset 6:43 PM.
What's biting in Galveston right now?
Oct 13: Lots of redfish in the bay. Oct 10: Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25. Oct 7: Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.

More for Galveston

Data: NOAA CO-OPS tides, National Weather Service observations and marine forecasts, NOAA NDBC buoys; moon and solunar times computed for Galveston. Not for navigation. Machine-readable: JSON.