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Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty, TX Daily Water Report — August 29, 2026

Today at Galveston Bay Entrance, the North Jetty is calling out to boaters with an impressive 8.6/10 suitability score. The calm seas with wave heights peaking at a gentle 0.2 meters make it an ideal day for a relaxed cruise or a paddle. Kayakers will also find favorable conditions, scoring a solid 7.3/10. The winds are light, predominantly blowing from the north-northeast at around 6 knots, with only occasional gusts reaching 14 knots tonight. So, the morning and early afternoon are the best windows for those looking to avoid the stronger breezes. Fishing enthusiasts, your score holds steady at 6.4/10, much like yesterday. The solunar tables suggest the best bite times are around 1-3 AM and 1-3 PM, aligning nicely with the afternoon high tide. The full moon tonight might add a dash of unpredictability, so keep an eye on those lines. Surfers, it's a day to perhaps watch the waves rather than ride them, with a score of 4.5/10. The swell is a mere 0.1 meters, not offering much in the way of thrills. For wildlife watchers, though, the score of 8.2/10 suggests a promising day, especially around the solunar minor periods this morning and evening. Looking back, boating conditions have slightly dipped from yesterday's near-perfect 9.3/10, but remain excellent. The trend is towards slightly stronger winds in the coming days, with a peak of 14.6 knots expected on August 31st. In summary, take advantage of today's calm waters and light winds for boating and kayaking. The North Jetty is your best bet for a serene day on the water.

Report date
August 29, 2026
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How the water looked at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty, TX

The conditions record includes 25.9 °C air temperature, 5.8 knot wind, gusts to 7.4 knots, and 1017.3 hPa pressure.

Ocean: NOAA CoastWatch; Tides: NOAA; Marine: Open-Meteo marine forecast; Weather: Open-Meteo forecast and current conditions

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