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Eagle Point, Galveston Bay, TX Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

Don’t overthink Thursday—boating owns the day. With a representative south wind of 7 knots gusting to 12, wave heights hovering around 0.14 meters, and a sky that’s mostly clear with just 28 percent cloud cover, the bay is about as cooperative as it gets for getting out on the water. The boating score of 8.8 out of 10 reflects that. Kayaking also lands solidly at 7.8, and sailing at 7.7, though the light and somewhat shifty south breeze won’t thrill anyone hoping for a steady rail-down afternoon. Compared to the past several days, today’s wind is a noticeable uptick from the 4-knot calm of Tuesday and Wednesday, but it’s still well below the 9- to 10-knot range we saw over the weekend. That blip actually helps today’s sailing and boating ratings—the weekend had marginally higher scores for sailors but came with rougher water. Today’s tradeoff is that the wind won’t be strong enough to blow off the humidity; the feels-like temperature of 32.5°C will remind you it’s still late August in Texas. Fishing comes in at 6.8, a step down from yesterday’s 7.9 and last Tuesday’s 7.7. The solunar major period from 11:39 to 13:39 offers a midday push, but the midday heat and lack of tide data temper expectations. Chlorophyll is very high at 5.78 mg/m³, which in this dataset indicates a bloom and strong baitfish concentration—a notable green signal, though I can’t say exactly what species are behind it. The waxing gibbous moon, 98 percent illuminated, will rise at 19:00, aligning with the evening minor period starting at 18:09. That sunset slot could be the best bet for anyone willing to stay out. Surfing remains a non-starter at 4.5. The 0.14-meter waves with a 2.7-second period are flat by any measure, and nothing in the forecast through next Wednesday suggests relief. Diving scores 6.8, consistent with the past six days, but with calm conditions and decent visibility at 17 kilometers of atmospheric clarity, the surface won’t fight you. Just remember that air clarity doesn’t translate to underwater visibility. Looking ahead, Friday stays similar with light waves and a slight chance of rain, while Saturday through Monday sees a gradual rise in wave heights to 0.3 meters—still small, but the wind ticks up enough on Monday to make afternoon paddling less appealing. The memorable takeaway: if you’ve got a boat or kayak, get out while the bay is ironing-flat and the south wind is just enough to keep the air moving.