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Galveston Fishing Report and Conditions
Live tide times and water temperature from the nearest NOAA stations, sunrise and moon, the season for each fish, and the 15 charters captains who fish here.
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Conditions now
Today’s outlook, wind, air pressure, tides and the moon for Galveston, updated every time you open this page. Why pressure matters.
Next high tideLive
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NOAA Galveston Channel
Next low tideLive
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NOAA Galveston Channel
Water temperatureLive
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NOAA Galveston Pier 21
Wind nowLive
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National Weather Service
Air pressureLive
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National Weather Service
SunriseLive
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Sunset after load
Live from NOAA tide station 8771450, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Galveston.
Wind
Wind in Galveston, next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour wind speed and direction from the National Weather Service. On open water, under about 10 mph is comfortable for most anglers; over 20 mph most charters stay in. How windy is too windy?
Tides
Galveston tides today and this week
Today’s tide curve and the high and low tide predictions for NOAA station 8771450 (Galveston Channel), in local time. Many anglers fish the hours around a tide change, when moving water gets fish feeding. Tides at nearby inlets and backwaters can run earlier or later. How to read a tide chart.
| Day | High and low tides |
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| Fri, Oct 9 | Low 10:36 pm (1.2 ft) |
| Sat, Oct 10 | High 4:08 am (1.6 ft) · Low 10:27 am (0.6 ft) · High 5:43 pm (1.9 ft) · Low 11:20 pm (1.4 ft) |
| Sun, Oct 11 | High 4:11 am (1.6 ft) · Low 11:01 am (0.5 ft) · High 6:43 pm (1.9 ft) |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Low 12:09 am (1.6 ft) · High 3:49 am (1.6 ft) · Low 11:36 am (0.4 ft) · High 7:42 pm (1.9 ft) |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Low 12:14 pm (0.3 ft) · High 8:46 pm (1.9 ft) |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Low 12:56 pm (0.3 ft) · High 10:10 pm (1.9 ft) |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Low 1:45 pm (0.4 ft) |
Predictions from NOAA, published October 10, 2026 and refreshed live when you open this page.
Solunar
Best fishing times today in Galveston
Solunar periods, worked out from where the moon is: the major periods are the two hours around the moon passing overhead or underfoot, the minor periods the hour around moonrise and moonset. Solunar times explained.
Plan ahead
Best day to fish Galveston this week
Each day ranked from the NWS 7-day forecast – wind, rain and storms – and the moon, so you can pick a date before you book. What happens if the weather turns.
What is biting
What is biting in Galveston
In October the main seasons here include red snapper, shark, king mackerel, speckled trout. The calendar below shows the main months for each fish.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Red snapper | ||||||||||||
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| King mackerel | ||||||||||||
| Speckled trout |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: galvestonoffshore.com, galvestonfishcommander.com.
From the docks
This week's Galveston fishing report
Captains’ reports from Galveston
No captain report has been sent in for Galveston yet this week. Captains and guides listed here can send a short report – what you caught, where and on what – and we publish it here with your name and the date.
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Fishing charters in Galveston
15 captains and guides fish from Galveston Island and Galveston Bay. See them A to Z, with boats and prices.
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