Moon & Weather
Galveston
29.300°, -94.800° · tides: GALVESTON, Galveston Channel
Clear
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 3:40 PM · Galveston Pier 21 (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (19 mi)
Wind
5mph
From NNE (25°)
Gusts 6 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
69°F
High 70° · Low 64° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
▼ Falling
−0.07 in over 3 hours · changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometric pressure, last 24 hours
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing by pressure trend
- risingVery good. Bite may slow as pressure levels off.
- stableNormal activity.
- fallingGood at first, then turning poor.
Fishing conditions now
very goodgoodpoor
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
Today
This Afternoon: High 72°
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Low 70° · 4% rain
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Sunrise / sunset
- 7:22 AM / 6:45 PM
- Moonrise / moonset
- 2:26 PM / –
- Moon
- First Quarter, 50%
- Major period
- 6:15 AM–8:15 AM
- Minor period
- 1:56 PM–2:56 PM
- Major period
- 6:40 PM–8:40 PM
- Solunar rating
- Low
Next 48 hours
TemperatureDew pointRain chanceWind (gusts dashed)🌫 fog · ⚡ storms · gray = cloudsHour-by-hour table
| Time | Temp | Feels | Dew pt | Humidity | Clouds | Rain | Amount | Wind | Gusts | Visibility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 72° | 72° | 52° | 49% | 8% | 0% | – | ENE 12 | 13 | 10+ mi | |
| Sun 5 PM | 72° | 72° | 52° | 49% | 17% | 0% | – | ENE 12 | 13 | 10+ mi | |
| Sun 6 PM | 72° | 72° | 54° | 53% | 13% | 0% | – | ENE 12 | 13 | 10+ mi | |
| Sun 7 PM | 70° | 70° | 54° | 57% | 25% | 3% | – | ENE 12 | 13 | 10+ mi | |
| Sun 8 PM | 70° | 70° | 55° | 59% | 35% | 3% | – | ENE 12 | 13 | 10+ mi | |
| Sun 9 PM | 70° | 70° | 56° | 61% | 23% | 3% | – | ENE 12 | 13 | 10+ mi | |
| Sun 10 PM | 70° | 70° | 57° | 63% | 28% | 3% | – | ENE 10 | 12 | 10+ mi | |
| Sun 11 PM | 70° | 70° | 57° | 63% | 33% | 3% | – | ENE 10 | 12 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 12 AM | 71° | 71° | 58° | 64% | 45% | 3% | – | ENE 12 | 13 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 1 AM | 70° | 70° | 59° | 68% | 55% | 3% | – | ENE 12 | 13 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 2 AM | 70° | 70° | 59° | 68% | 58% | 3% | – | ENE 13 | 14 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 3 AM | 70° | 70° | 59° | 68% | 61% | 4% | – | ENE 14 | 15 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 4 AM | 70° | 70° | 59° | 68% | 70% | 4% | – | ENE 15 | 16 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 5 AM | 70° | 70° | 59° | 68% | 77% | 4% | – | ENE 16 | 17 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 6 AM | 70° | 70° | 60° | 71% | 68% | 3% | – | ENE 16 | 17 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 7 AM | 71° | 71° | 60° | 68% | 60% | 2% | – | ENE 16 | 18 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 8 AM | 74° | 74° | 61° | 64% | 44% | 2% | – | ENE 16 | 18 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 9 AM | 76° | 76° | 61° | 60% | 42% | 2% | – | ENE 16 | 18 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 10 AM | 76° | 76° | 62° | 62% | 38% | 2% | – | ENE 16 | 18 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 11 AM | 76° | 76° | 62° | 62% | 33% | 2% | – | ENE 16 | 18 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 12 PM | 76° | 76° | 61° | 60% | 28% | 2% | – | ENE 15 | 18 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 1 PM | 76° | 76° | 61° | 60% | 25% | 2% | – | ENE 15 | 17 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 2 PM | 76° | 76° | 60° | 58% | 31% | 2% | – | ENE 15 | 17 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 3 PM | 76° | 76° | 59° | 56% | 50% | 2% | – | ENE 14 | 16 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 4 PM | 76° | 76° | 59° | 56% | 56% | 2% | – | ENE 14 | 16 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 5 PM | 76° | 76° | 59° | 56% | 50% | 2% | – | ENE 13 | 15 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 6 PM | 75° | 75° | 58° | 56% | 53% | 2% | – | ENE 13 | 15 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 7 PM | 75° | 75° | 56° | 52% | 48% | 0% | – | ENE 13 | 15 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 8 PM | 73° | 73° | 57° | 57% | 48% | 0% | – | ENE 12 | 14 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 9 PM | 73° | 73° | 57° | 57% | 36% | 0% | – | ENE 12 | 14 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 10 PM | 73° | 73° | 58° | 59% | 38% | 0% | – | ENE 12 | 14 | 10+ mi | |
| Mon 11 PM | 73° | 73° | 58° | 59% | 40% | 0% | – | ENE 12 | 14 | – | |
| Tue 12 AM | 73° | 73° | 58° | 59% | 41% | 0% | – | ENE 12 | 14 | – | |
| Tue 1 AM | 73° | 73° | 58° | 59% | 41% | 0% | – | ENE 12 | 13 | – | |
| Tue 2 AM | 73° | 73° | 58° | 59% | 38% | 0% | – | ENE 13 | 14 | – | |
| Tue 3 AM | 72° | 72° | 59° | 64% | 33% | 0% | – | ENE 13 | 14 | – | |
| Tue 4 AM | 72° | 72° | 60° | 66% | 38% | 0% | – | ENE 13 | 15 | – | |
| Tue 5 AM | 71° | 71° | 61° | 71% | 36% | 0% | – | ENE 13 | 15 | – | |
| Tue 6 AM | 71° | 71° | 61° | 71% | 36% | 0% | – | NE 14 | 16 | – | |
| Tue 7 AM | 71° | 71° | 62° | 73% | 39% | 3% | – | NE 14 | 16 | – | |
| Tue 8 AM | 72° | 72° | 62° | 71% | 25% | 3% | – | NE 14 | 17 | – | |
| Tue 9 AM | 71° | 71° | 62° | 73% | 26% | 3% | – | NE 14 | 17 | – | |
| Tue 10 AM | 75° | 75° | 63° | 66% | 35% | 3% | – | NE 14 | 17 | – | |
| Tue 11 AM | 73° | 73° | 64° | 73% | 39% | 3% | – | ENE 14 | 17 | – | |
| Tue 12 PM | 74° | 74° | 64° | 71% | 38% | 3% | – | ENE 14 | 16 | – | |
| Tue 1 PM | 76° | 76° | 64° | 66% | 36% | 3% | – | ENE 14 | 16 | – | |
| Tue 2 PM | 78° | 78° | 64° | 62% | 36% | 3% | – | ENE 14 | 16 | – | |
| Tue 3 PM | 79° | 79° | 65° | 62% | 38% | 3% | – | ENE 14 | 16 | – |
7-day forecast
Today
Sunny
72° / 70°
4% rain
NE 10–12 mph · gusts 13
Mon, Oct 19
Mostly Sunny
76° / 71°
4% rain
NE 12–16 mph · gusts 18
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly Sunny
79° / 71°
3% rain
NE 12–14 mph · gusts 17
Wed, Oct 21
Sunny
79° / 71°
3% rain
E 5–12 mph · gusts 15
Thu, Oct 22
Sunny
79° / 73°
Dry
NE 1–8 mph · gusts 12
Fri, Oct 23
Sunny
80° / 74°
Dry
E 2–8 mph · gusts 10
Sat, Oct 24
Sunny
81° / 74°
Dry
E 6–13 mph · gusts 16
Detailed NWS forecast
- This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 71.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 73.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Weather map
Live readings from nearby stations, radar, clouds, warnings, and storms. Tap a station for details.
Marine forecast
Galveston Bay
GMZ335 · 1255 PM CDT Sun Oct 18 2026
Upper Texas coastal waters from High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60 nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays. Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the average highest 10 percent of the waves. GMZ335-190615- Galveston Bay- 1255 PM CDT Sun Oct 18 2026 .TODAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. .TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. .MONDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. .MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy. .TUESDAY...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy. .WEDNESDAY...East winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy. .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 northeast around 5 knots after midnight. Bay waters smooth.
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
GMZ355 · 1255 PM CDT Sun Oct 18 2026
Upper Texas coastal waters from High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60 nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays. Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the average highest 10 percent of the waves. GMZ350-355-190615- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- 1255 PM CDT Sun Oct 18 2026 .TODAY...Northeast winds 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 5 feet at 7 seconds. .TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 6 seconds. .MONDAY...Northeast winds 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 7 seconds. .MONDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 8 seconds. .TUESDAY...Northeast winds 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 8 seconds. .TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 8 seconds. .WEDNESDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to around 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet. .THURSDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. .THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Moon calendar · May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
48% lit
↑ 2:29 AM
↓ 1:05 PM
↓ 1:05 PM
★★☆☆c72
Last Quarter
2
36% lit
↑ 3:09 AM
↓ 2:12 PM
↓ 2:12 PM
★★☆☆c64
3
26% lit
↑ 3:45 AM
↓ 3:19 PM
↓ 3:19 PM
★★☆☆c50
4
16% lit
↑ 4:19 AM
↓ 4:25 PM
↓ 4:25 PM
★★☆☆c45
Moon crosses the equator
5
8% lit
↑ 4:51 AM
↓ 5:32 PM
↓ 5:32 PM
★★★☆c65
Perigee · 363,165 km
6
3% lit
↑ 5:25 AM
↓ 6:40 PM
↓ 6:40 PM
★★★★c83
7
0% lit
↑ 6:02 AM
↓ 7:50 PM
↓ 7:50 PM
★★★★c94
New Moon
best8
1% lit
↑ 6:42 AM
↓ 9:00 PM
↓ 9:00 PM
★★★★c99
best9
3% lit
↑ 7:29 AM
↓ 10:08 PM
↓ 10:08 PM
★★★★c99
10
9% lit
↑ 8:22 AM
↓ 11:12 PM
↓ 11:12 PM
★☆☆☆c97
11
16% lit
↑ 9:20 AM
↓ –
↓ –
★★★☆c93
Moon farthest north (28.3°)
12
24% lit
↑ 10:20 AM
↓ 12:08 AM
↓ 12:08 AM
★★★☆c84
13
33% lit
↑ 11:21 AM
↓ 12:56 AM
↓ 12:56 AM
★★★☆c74
14
43% lit
↑ 12:20 PM
↓ 1:37 AM
↓ 1:37 AM
★★☆☆c65
15
52% lit
↑ 1:17 PM
↓ 2:11 AM
↓ 2:11 AM
★☆☆☆c55
First Quarter
16
62% lit
↑ 2:11 PM
↓ 2:41 AM
↓ 2:41 AM
★☆☆☆c45
17
71% lit
↑ 3:04 PM
↓ 3:08 AM
↓ 3:08 AM
★☆☆☆c33
Apogee · 404,639 km
18
79% lit
↑ 3:56 PM
↓ 3:34 AM
↓ 3:34 AM
★★☆☆c39
Moon crosses the equator
19
86% lit
↑ 4:49 PM
↓ 3:59 AM
↓ 3:59 AM
★★☆☆c53
20
92% lit
↑ 5:44 PM
↓ 4:26 AM
↓ 4:26 AM
★★★☆c65
21
96% lit
↑ 6:42 PM
↓ 4:55 AM
↓ 4:55 AM
★★★★c76
22
99% lit
↑ 7:42 PM
↓ 5:28 AM
↓ 5:28 AM
★★★★c83
best23
100% lit
↑ 8:44 PM
↓ 6:06 AM
↓ 6:06 AM
★★★★c87
Full Moon · Flower Moon
best24
98% lit
↑ 9:46 PM
↓ 6:52 AM
↓ 6:52 AM
★★★★c89
best25
95% lit
↑ 10:46 PM
↓ 7:45 AM
↓ 7:45 AM
★★☆☆c89
Moon farthest south (-28.5°)
26
89% lit
↑ 11:40 PM
↓ 8:45 AM
↓ 8:45 AM
★★★★c89
27
81% lit
↑ –
↓ 9:50 AM
↓ 9:50 AM
★★★☆c86
28
72% lit
↑ 12:28 AM
↓ 10:57 AM
↓ 10:57 AM
★★★☆c82
29
62% lit
↑ 1:10 AM
↓ 12:04 PM
↓ 12:04 PM
★★☆☆c74
30
50% lit
↑ 1:46 AM
↓ 1:10 PM
↓ 1:10 PM
★★☆☆c63
Last Quarter
31
39% lit
↑ 2:19 AM
↓ 2:15 PM
↓ 2:15 PM
★☆☆☆c46
Lunar events this month
- Wed, May 1 · 6:27 AM — Last QuarterNeap tides: smaller ranges and weaker currents. Fish structure and wind-driven water.
- Sat, May 4 · 4:00 PM — Moon crosses the equatorEquatorial tides: weak, mixed tides on the Texas coast (often two small highs a day). Wind matters more than tide.
- Sun, May 5 · 5:00 PM — Perigee · 363,165 kmMoon closest to Earth: tides run a little larger than usual for the phase.
- Tue, May 7 · 10:22 PM — New MoonSpring tides: the biggest tidal ranges and strongest currents of the cycle. Fish often feed hard on moving water.
- Sat, May 11 · 4:00 AM — Moon farthest north (28.3°)Tropic tides: on the Texas coast this brings one big high and one big low a day, with the strongest daily range.
- Wed, May 15 · 6:48 AM — First QuarterNeap tides: smaller ranges and weaker currents. Fish structure and wind-driven water.
- Fri, May 17 · 2:00 PM — Apogee · 404,639 kmMoon farthest from Earth: tides run a little smaller than usual.
- Sat, May 18 · 10:00 AM — Moon crosses the equatorEquatorial tides: weak, mixed tides on the Texas coast (often two small highs a day). Wind matters more than tide.
- Thu, May 23 · 8:53 AM — Full Moon · Flower MoonSpring tides: the biggest tidal ranges and strongest currents of the cycle. Fish often feed hard on moving water.
- Sat, May 25 · 3:00 PM — Moon farthest south (-28.5°)Tropic tides: one big high and one big low a day, with the strongest daily range.
- Thu, May 30 · 12:13 PM — Last QuarterNeap tides: smaller ranges and weaker currents. Fish structure and wind-driven water.
Best fishing days
Tue, May 7 · Wed, May 8 · Wed, May 22 · Thu, May 23 · Fri, May 24
Ranked by moon phase and tidal range at the nearest tide station (the stars). Wind and fronts can override the moon.
Moon distance
363,196 km closest · 404,635 km farthest
Reading the calendar: ↑ moonrise and ↓ moonset are local times. Stars are the solunar rating; “c” is the tide coefficient (20–120). Moon overhead and underfoot times are the major feeding periods, and moonrise and moonset are the minor ones; see each day on the tide pages.
Forecasts, alerts and marine forecasts: National Weather Service. Current conditions: NWS observations and NOAA tide-station sensors. Map stations: Iowa Environmental Mesonet (airports), NOAA CO-OPS, NOAA NDBC. Radar: NEXRAD via IEM. Satellite: GOES-East via NASA GIBS. Tropical: National Hurricane Center. Moon and sun times are calculated for this location. Forecast grid updated Sun 1:20 PM.