NWS Marine Forecast


   GMZ300-270830-  Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out  60 nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays  243 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024    .Synopsis For High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60 NM  including Galveston and Matagorda Bays.    While conditions have improved this afternoon, additional rounds  of rainfall are expected to move into the area during the  overnight hours of both Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain, along  with strong winds and lightning, will be possible at times. Some  of the stronger storms may also produce a brief stronger wind gust  and locally elevated seas. Rainfall chances finally diminish  heading into Monday with only isolated activity expected through  the middle of next week. Winds and seas will generally remain  below caution thresholds.    $$
   GMZ330-270830-  Matagorda Bay-  243 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024    TONIGHT  Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.  Isolated thunderstorms.  SATURDAY  South winds around 5 knots, backing to east in the  afternoon. Bay waters smooth. Showers likely.  SATURDAY NIGHT  Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters  smooth.  SUNDAY  Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers  likely.  SUNDAY NIGHT  Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters  slightly choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  MONDAY  South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to  slightly choppy.  MONDAY NIGHT  South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly  choppy.  TUESDAY  South winds around 10 knots, rising to 10 to 15 knots  in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth, rising to slightly choppy in  the afternoon.  TUESDAY NIGHT  South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly  choppy.  WEDNESDAY  South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.  WEDNESDAY NIGHT  South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.    $$