Galveston
29.300°, -94.800° · tides: GALVESTON, Galveston Channel
⚠ Air Quality Alert · until Thu 8:00 PM
AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Thursday, October 22, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean
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Today
This Afternoon: High 79°
Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: Low 70°
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunrise / sunset
- 7:24 AM / 6:42 PM
- Moonrise / moonset
- 4:06 PM / 2:48 AM
- Moon
- Waxing Gibbous, 80%
- Minor period
- 2:18 AM–3:18 AM
- Major period
- 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
- Minor period
- 3:36 PM–4:36 PM
- Major period
- 8:55 PM–10:55 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 6 PM | 77° | 77° | 63° | 62% | 4% | 0% | – | ESE 8 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Wed 7 PM | 75° | 75° | 63° | 66% | 6% | 0% | – | ESE 8 | 10 | 10+ mi | |
| Wed 8 PM | 75° | 75° | 63° | 66% | 3% | 0% | – | ESE 7 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Wed 9 PM | 74° | 74° | 62° | 66% | 4% | 0% | – | ESE 7 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Wed 10 PM | 74° | 74° | 63° | 69% | 4% | 0% | – | ESE 6 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Wed 11 PM | 74° | 74° | 62° | 66% | 3% | 0% | – | ESE 6 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 12 AM | 74° | 74° | 62° | 66% | 5% | 0% | – | ESE 6 | 8 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 1 AM | 74° | 74° | 61° | 64% | 8% | 0% | – | E 6 | 8 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 2 AM | 74° | 74° | 61° | 64% | 7% | 0% | – | E 5 | 7 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 3 AM | 72° | 72° | 60° | 66% | 5% | 0% | – | E 5 | 7 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 4 AM | 71° | 71° | 60° | 68% | 7% | 0% | – | ENE 5 | 7 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 5 AM | 70° | 70° | 60° | 71% | 5% | 0% | – | NE 6 | 7 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 6 AM | 70° | 70° | 61° | 73% | 6% | 0% | – | NNE 7 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 7 AM | 70° | 70° | 61° | 73% | 6% | 1% | – | NE 7 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 8 AM | 70° | 70° | 61° | 73% | 5% | 0% | – | NE 7 | 10 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 9 AM | 71° | 71° | 62° | 73% | 3% | 0% | – | NE 8 | 12 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 10 AM | 72° | 72° | 62° | 71% | 4% | 0% | – | NE 8 | 10 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 11 AM | 74° | 74° | 61° | 64% | 3% | 0% | – | NE 8 | 12 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 12 PM | 76° | 76° | 59° | 56% | 5% | 0% | – | NE 8 | 10 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 1 PM | 76° | 76° | 58° | 54% | 2% | 0% | – | ENE 7 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 2 PM | 76° | 76° | 57° | 52% | 2% | 0% | – | E 7 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 3 PM | 76° | 76° | 57° | 52% | 2% | 0% | – | E 7 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 4 PM | 76° | 76° | 56° | 50% | 3% | 0% | – | E 7 | 10 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 5 PM | 75° | 75° | 57° | 54% | 2% | 0% | – | ESE 6 | 9 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 6 PM | 75° | 75° | 57° | 54% | 2% | 0% | – | ESE 6 | 8 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 7 PM | 73° | 73° | 58° | 59% | 7% | 0% | – | SE 5 | 8 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 8 PM | 72° | 72° | 58° | 61% | 2% | 0% | – | SE 5 | 6 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 9 PM | 72° | 72° | 58° | 61% | 3% | 0% | – | SE 5 | 6 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 10 PM | 72° | 72° | 59° | 64% | 2% | 0% | – | SSE 5 | 6 | 10+ mi | |
| Thu 11 PM | 72° | 72° | 59° | 64% | 1% | 0% | – | SSE 3 | 6 | – | |
| Fri 12 AM | 72° | 72° | 59° | 64% | 3% | 0% | – | SSE 3 | 5 | – | |
| Fri 1 AM | 72° | 72° | 59° | 64% | 4% | 0% | – | SSE 2 | 5 | – | |
| Fri 2 AM | 72° | 72° | 59° | 64% | 6% | 0% | – | SE 2 | 5 | – | |
| Fri 3 AM | 70° | 70° | 59° | 68% | 6% | 0% | – | E 2 | 3 | – | |
| Fri 4 AM | 70° | 70° | 60° | 71% | 6% | 0% | – | NE 2 | 5 | – | |
| Fri 5 AM | 70° | 70° | 59° | 68% | 6% | 0% | – | NNE 3 | 5 | – | |
| Fri 6 AM | 70° | 70° | 60° | 71% | 6% | 0% | – | NNE 5 | 6 | – | |
| Fri 7 AM | 70° | 70° | 60° | 71% | 5% | 0% | – | NNE 6 | 8 | – | |
| Fri 8 AM | 71° | 71° | 60° | 68% | 0% | 0% | – | NNE 7 | 9 | – | |
| Fri 9 AM | 72° | 72° | 61° | 68% | 1% | 0% | – | NE 7 | 10 | – | |
| Fri 10 AM | 74° | 74° | 62° | 66% | 2% | 0% | – | NE 7 | 10 | – | |
| Fri 11 AM | 75° | 75° | 62° | 64% | 2% | 0% | – | ENE 7 | 10 | – | |
| Fri 12 PM | 77° | 77° | 62° | 60% | 3% | 0% | – | ENE 7 | 10 | – | |
| Fri 1 PM | 79° | 79° | 62° | 56% | 3% | 0% | – | E 7 | 10 | – | |
| Fri 2 PM | 79° | 79° | 61° | 54% | 3% | 0% | – | E 7 | 9 | – | |
| Fri 3 PM | 80° | 81° | 62° | 54% | 2% | 0% | – | E 7 | 9 | – | |
| Fri 4 PM | 79° | 79° | 62° | 56% | 2% | 0% | – | E 7 | 10 | – | |
| Fri 5 PM | 78° | 78° | 62° | 58% | 5% | 0% | – | ESE 7 | 10 | – |
7-day forecast
Today
Sunny
79° / 70°
Dry
E 6–8 mph · gusts 10
Thu, Oct 22
Sunny
76° / 70°
1% rain
E 3–8 mph · gusts 12
Fri, Oct 23
Sunny
80° / 72°
Dry
NE 2–8 mph · gusts 12
Sat, Oct 24
Sunny
78° / 70°
Dry
E 7–14 mph · gusts 18
Sun, Oct 25
Mostly Sunny
73° / 68°
Dry
E 9–14 mph · gusts 18
Mon, Oct 26
Mostly Sunny
73° / 67°
7% rain
E 7–13 mph · gusts 17
Tue, Oct 27
Mostly Sunny
74° / 67°
12% rain
E 6–10 mph · gusts 14
Detailed NWS forecast
- This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 10 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Weather map
Live readings from nearby stations, radar, clouds, warnings, and storms. Tap a station for details.
Marine forecast
Galveston Bay
GMZ335 · 130 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 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. GMZ335-220715- Galveston Bay- 130 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026 .THIS AFTERNOON...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. .TONIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Bay waters smooth. .THURSDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth. .THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest around 5 knots after midnight. Bay waters smooth. .FRIDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 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. .SUNDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. .SUNDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
GMZ355 · 130 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 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. GMZ350-355-220715- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- 130 PM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026 .THIS AFTERNOON...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 8 seconds. A chance of showers early, then a slight chance of showers late. .TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to around 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 8 seconds. .THURSDAY...Northeast winds around 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: Southeast 2 feet at 6 seconds. .FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 6 seconds. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. .SATURDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. .SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. .SUNDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet. .SUNDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to around 15 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Moon calendar · October 2032
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
7% lit
↑ 4:43 AM
↓ 5:23 PM
↓ 5:23 PM
★★☆☆c45
2
3% lit
↑ 5:35 AM
↓ 5:56 PM
↓ 5:56 PM
★★☆☆c38
Moon crosses the equator
3
1% lit
↑ 6:26 AM
↓ 6:30 PM
↓ 6:30 PM
★★★☆c41
4
0% lit
↑ 7:19 AM
↓ 7:04 PM
↓ 7:04 PM
★★★★c52
New Moon
5
1% lit
↑ 8:12 AM
↓ 7:41 PM
↓ 7:41 PM
★★★★c62
6
4% lit
↑ 9:07 AM
↓ 8:20 PM
↓ 8:20 PM
★★★★c69
7
9% lit
↑ 10:02 AM
↓ 9:03 PM
↓ 9:03 PM
★★★★c74
8
16% lit
↑ 10:58 AM
↓ 9:51 PM
↓ 9:51 PM
★★★★c78
9
25% lit
↑ 11:53 AM
↓ 10:42 PM
↓ 10:42 PM
★★★★c82
10
34% lit
↑ 12:47 PM
↓ 11:38 PM
↓ 11:38 PM
★★★★c83
Moon farthest south (-18.9°)
11
45% lit
↑ 1:38 PM
↓ –
↓ –
★☆☆☆c81
First Quarter
12
56% lit
↑ 2:27 PM
↓ 12:38 AM
↓ 12:38 AM
★★★☆c81
13
67% lit
↑ 3:14 PM
↓ 1:40 AM
↓ 1:40 AM
★★★☆c76
14
78% lit
↑ 3:58 PM
↓ 2:44 AM
↓ 2:44 AM
★★★☆c68
15
87% lit
↑ 4:41 PM
↓ 3:49 AM
↓ 3:49 AM
★★☆☆c59
16
94% lit
↑ 5:23 PM
↓ 4:55 AM
↓ 4:55 AM
★★★☆c50
Moon crosses the equator
Perigee · 361,919 km
17
98% lit
↑ 6:07 PM
↓ 6:01 AM
↓ 6:01 AM
★★★★c73
best18
100% lit
↑ 6:51 PM
↓ 7:07 AM
↓ 7:07 AM
★★★★c92
Full Moon · Hunter's Moon
best19
99% lit
↑ 7:38 PM
↓ 8:12 AM
↓ 8:12 AM
★★★★c103
best20
95% lit
↑ 8:28 PM
↓ 9:16 AM
↓ 9:16 AM
★★★★c107
best21
89% lit
↑ 9:19 PM
↓ 10:17 AM
↓ 10:17 AM
★★★★c103
best22
82% lit
↑ 10:12 PM
↓ 11:13 AM
↓ 11:13 AM
★★★★c95
Moon farthest north (19.6°)
23
73% lit
↑ 11:06 PM
↓ 12:05 PM
↓ 12:05 PM
★★★★c89
24
64% lit
↑ 12:00 AM
↓ 12:52 PM
↓ 12:52 PM
★★★☆c78
25
54% lit
↑ –
↓ 1:34 PM
↓ 1:34 PM
★☆☆☆c67
Last Quarter
26
44% lit
↑ 12:53 AM
↓ 2:13 PM
↓ 2:13 PM
★★☆☆c64
27
35% lit
↑ 1:45 AM
↓ 2:49 PM
↓ 2:49 PM
★★☆☆c54
28
26% lit
↑ 2:36 AM
↓ 3:23 PM
↓ 3:23 PM
★★☆☆c43
Apogee · 405,007 km
29
18% lit
↑ 3:28 AM
↓ 3:56 PM
↓ 3:56 PM
★★☆☆c34
30
12% lit
↑ 4:19 AM
↓ 4:29 PM
↓ 4:29 PM
★★☆☆c38
Moon crosses the equator
31
6% lit
↑ 5:12 AM
↓ 5:03 PM
↓ 5:03 PM
★★★☆c51
Lunar events this month
- Sat, Oct 2 · 8:00 PM — Moon crosses the equatorEquatorial tides: weak, mixed tides on the Texas coast (often two small highs a day). Wind matters more than tide.
- Mon, Oct 4 · 8:27 AM — New MoonSpring tides: the biggest tidal ranges and strongest currents of the cycle. Fish often feed hard on moving water.
- Sun, Oct 10 · 1:00 AM — Moon farthest south (-18.9°)Tropic tides: one big high and one big low a day, with the strongest daily range.
- Mon, Oct 11 · 10:48 PM — First QuarterNeap tides: smaller ranges and weaker currents. Fish structure and wind-driven water.
- Sat, Oct 16 · 5:00 AM — Moon crosses the equatorEquatorial tides: weak, mixed tides on the Texas coast (often two small highs a day). Wind matters more than tide.
- Sat, Oct 16 · 4:00 PM — Perigee · 361,919 kmMoon closest to Earth: tides run a little larger than usual for the phase.
- Mon, Oct 18 · 1:58 PM — Full Moon · Hunter's MoonSpring tides: the biggest tidal ranges and strongest currents of the cycle. Fish often feed hard on moving water.
- Fri, Oct 22 · 2:00 PM — Moon farthest north (19.6°)Tropic tides: on the Texas coast this brings one big high and one big low a day, with the strongest daily range.
- Mon, Oct 25 · 9:30 PM — Last QuarterNeap tides: smaller ranges and weaker currents. Fish structure and wind-driven water.
- Thu, Oct 28 · 1:00 PM — Apogee · 405,007 kmMoon farthest from Earth: tides run a little smaller than usual.
- Sat, Oct 30 · 4:00 AM — Moon crosses the equatorEquatorial tides: weak, mixed tides on the Texas coast (often two small highs a day). Wind matters more than tide.
Best fishing days
Sun, Oct 17 · Mon, Oct 18 · Tue, Oct 19 · Wed, Oct 20 · Thu, Oct 21
Ranked by moon phase and tidal range at the nearest tide station (the stars). Wind and fronts can override the moon.
Moon distance
361,945 km closest · 405,804 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 Wed 1:22 PM.