NWS Marine Forecast


   GMZ300-161315-  741 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025    .Synopsis For High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60 NM  including Galveston and Matagorda Bays.    Onshore winds in the 8-15 kt range and 2-3 foot seas are in the  forecast through the end of the week. Rain chances will decrease  as we head into the midweek time period as drier air filters into  the area. Later in the week, rain chances increase again as a  disturbance approaches from the east. NHC continues to monitor  the northeast and north central Gulf for some potential tropical  development in the coming days. Mariners are advised to check the  forecast for the updates due to uncertainties regarding the  tropical disturbance.    $$
   GMZ330-161315-  Matagorda Bay-  741 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025    REST OF TONIGHT  South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20  knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.  WEDNESDAY  South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly  choppy.  WEDNESDAY NIGHT  South winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to  around 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy,  diminishing to smooth after midnight.  THURSDAY  South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.  THURSDAY NIGHT  South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.  FRIDAY  South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance  of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.  FRIDAY NIGHT  South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to  slightly choppy.  SATURDAY  South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly  choppy.  SATURDAY NIGHT  South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly  choppy.  SUNDAY  South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.  SUNDAY NIGHT  South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly  choppy.    Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.    $$