Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel, TX Marine Forecast
| Rest Of Tonight...South Winds Around 15 Knots With Gusts Up To 20 Knots, Increasing To 15 To 20 Knots With Gusts Up To 25 Knots. Seas 2 To 3 Feet, Building To 3 To 5 Feet. Wave Detail: South 3 Feet At 6 Seconds, Becoming South 4 Feet At 6 Seconds. Patchy Fog. |
| Thursday...South Winds 15 To 20 Knots With Gusts Up To 25 Knots. Seas 4 To 6 Feet, Occasionally To 8 Feet. Wave Detail: South 5 Feet At 6 Seconds. |
| Thursday Night...South Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Seas 4 To 6 Feet, Occasionally To 8 Feet. A Chance Of Showers In The Evening. Patchy Fog After Midnight. |
| Friday...South Winds Around 10 Knots. Seas 4 To 5 Feet. A Chance Of Showers. |
| Friday Night...Southwest Winds Around 10 Knots, Becoming Northwest 15 To 20 Knots With Gusts Up To 25 Knots After Midnight. Seas 3 To 5 Feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 2 Feet At 3 Seconds. A Chance Of Showers. |
| Saturday...North Winds 20 To 25 Knots With Gusts Up To 30 Knots. Seas 4 To 6 Feet, Occasionally To 8 Feet. Wave Detail: Northwest 4 Feet At 4 Seconds. |
| Saturday Night...North Winds 15 To 20 Knots With Gusts Up To 30 Knots. Seas 4 To 6 Feet, Occasionally To 8 Feet. |
| Sunday...North Winds 15 To 20 Knots, Diminishing To Around 15 Knots In The Afternoon. Seas 4 To 6 Feet, Occasionally To 8 Feet. |
| Sunday Night...Northeast Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Seas 3 To 5 Feet. |
| Monday...Northeast Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Seas 2 To 4 Feet. |
| Monday Night...East Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Seas 2 To 3 Feet. |
| Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 531pm CST Wednesday Jan 7 2026 Issued at 106pm CST Wednesday Jan 7 2026 Upper low situated near Baja will fill and advance ene tonight and across the Plains Thursday. In advance, we'll see a tightening llevel pressure gradient leading to some increasing southerly wind speeds. After some potential redevelopment of sea fog this evening, these strengthening winds will probably limit the overall coverage of inland fog overnight compared to what we've seen the past few nights. These same winds will also keep readings from falling much...with overnight lows only falling into the 67-70F range for most locations. Though PW's will be trending upward and closer to 1.5" Thurs, and some healthy shear will be present, forecast soundings show a substantial warm nose situated between H85-H7 which looks like it'll be pretty difficult to be overcome. Assuming this is the case, would anticipate that precipitation would mainly be in the form of isolated-scattered light WAA (Warm Air Advection - the movement of warm air) streamer-type rain shower versus thunderstorms. With a warm start to the day, look for highs to flirt with records again. Breezy south winds 10-20g25mph can be expected. Another upper trough and associated prefrontal trough approaches on Friday. Even higher PW's (~1.7) will pool in advance. Though shear won't be as impressive as Thursday, overall instability should be higher with less capping and a somewhat favorable upper jet position. This should set the stage for better chances of showers and storms across the area...generally north of I-10 during the morning & afternoon and further south in the afternoon and evening. Cannot rule an isolated strong-severe cell or two with winds/hail the primary threat. Prefrontal trough pushes off the coast Friday evening, mostly ending rain chances. Cold front itself should follow shortly thereafter leading to drier and more seasonable weather conditions this weekend into early next week. High pressure moves off to the east late Monday and some coastal trough.iness looks to set up heading into Tue-Wed. 47 Marine Issued at 106pm CST Wednesday Jan 7 2026 Some lingering patches of dense fog may persist into the early afternoon hours in parts of Galveston Bay and adjacent Gulf waters. This fog will probably expand in coverage during the early and mid evening hours. However, as the night progresses, guidance indicates stronger winds developing which could allow for improved visibility overnight, though there is forecast uncertainty. With increasing onshore winds tonight and Thursday, anticipate building seas and caution or advisory conditions developing offshore. Winds will diminish Thursday night and we will again need to monitor the fog situation. The next cold front is forecast to push off the coast late Friday night with moderate to strong offshore winds and building seas in its wake. 47 NOAA Houston/Galveston TX Office: Watches - Warnings - Advisories TX...None. GM...None. |
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