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Galveston Bay Marine Forecast


REST OF TONIGHT

S
WINDS
15 - 20
KNOTS

THURSDAY

S
WINDS
10 - 15
KNOTS

THURSDAY NIGHT

SE
WINDS
5 - 10
KNOTS

FRIDAY

NE
WINDS
5 - 10
KNOTS

The Marine Weather Forecast In Detail:
GMZ335 Forecast Issued: 705 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY
Rest Of Tonight...South Winds 15 To 20 Knots, Diminishing To Around 15 Knots Late. Bay Waters Choppy, Diminishing To Slightly Choppy Late.
Thursday...South Winds 10 To 15 Knots. Bay Waters Slightly Choppy.
Thursday Night...Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming Northeast After Midnight. Bay Waters Smooth. Patchy Fog.
Friday...Northeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming East In The Afternoon. Bay Waters Smooth. Patchy Fog In The Morning.
Friday Night...Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming East After Midnight. Bay Waters Smooth.
Saturday...Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Bay Waters Smooth.
Saturday Night...Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Bay Waters Smooth.
Sunday...Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Bay Waters Smooth.
Sunday Night...Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Bay Waters Smooth.
Monday...Southeast Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Bay Waters Smooth.
Monday Night...Southeast Winds Around 10 Knots. Bay Waters Smooth To Slightly Choppy.
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
426pm CST Wednesday Feb 25 2026

Issued at 148pm CST Wednesday Feb 25 2026

Another warm and dry day across Southeast Texas with breezy to windy southerly winds in response to a tightening pressure gradient over the southern Plains. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for areas roughly from I-10 coastward through 6pm this evening. While winds will begin to weaken later this afternoon; a moderate west to northeast LLJ will still strengthen over the region tonight. Consequently, expect southerly winds around 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 30-35 mph through early this evening. Conditions will remain breezy with gusts up to 25 mph through early Thursday. Higher gusts are expected across coastal counties and along the islands.

A surface low currently located across North Texas will continue to move east-southeast tonight, dragging a weak cold front across SE TX on Thursday. The arrival of this weak cold front will bring weaker winds, warmer conditions and increased cloud cover due to rising Gulf moisture. Highs will generally reach the mid 80s. This front is forecast to move through the area by midday, reaching the coast by late Thursday night. Because light onshore winds will likely persist into the evening, patchy fog may develop along the coastal counties. Overall, this is a weak and generally dry frontal passage; aside from some very light showers near the coast, the region should remain dry.

Behind the front, little change is anticipated. Conditions will remain dry and warm through the weekend as a mid to upper level ridge strengthen over the region, resulting in above normal temperatures to close out February.

Marine
Issued at 148pm CST Wednesday Feb 25 2026

A surface low over North Texas and high pressure to our east will continue to bring moderate to strong onshore winds and seas around 5 to 10 ft across the Upper TX coast through early Thursday. Small Craft Advisories remain in effect for the bays and Gulf waters through 6am Thursday. Winds will gradually weaken by early Thursday ahead of the cold front; however, seas may take longer to subside through the day. Therefore, advisories could potentially be extended through midday. The front will be moving over the waters by Thursday night; increasing the potential of patchy fog ahead of it. A few light showers will also be possible ahead and along the front, particularly over the Gulf waters. Light onshore winds will quickly resume on Friday and will persist well into the upcoming week.

NOAA Houston/Galveston TX Office: Watches - Warnings - Advisories
TX...Wind Advisory until 6pm CST this evening for TXZ210>214-226-227- 235>238-300-313-335>338-436>439.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 6am CST Thursday for GMZ330-335-350- 355-370-375.