Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Bacliff, TX
 | Sunrise 7:28 AM Sunset 7:29 PM Moonrise 5:04 AM Moonset 4:20 PM |
Marine Forecasts
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GMZ335 Galveston Bay- 1204 Am Cdt Mon Mar 16 2026
.gale warning in effect through this afternoon - .
.small craft advisory in effect from this afternoon through late tonight - .
Rest of tonight - North winds around 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. Bay waters very rough.
Monday - North winds around 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters very rough, diminishing to rough in the afternoon.
Monday night - North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to around 15 knots after midnight. Bay waters choppy, diminishing to slightly choppy after midnight.
Tuesday - Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming east around 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters slightly choppy, diminishing to smooth in the afternoon.
Tuesday night - Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy.
Wednesday - South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Wednesday night - South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Thursday - South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Thursday night - South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest around 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy, diminishing to smooth after midnight.
Friday - Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Friday night - South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
GMZ300 1204 Am Cdt Mon Mar 16 2026
Synopsis for high island to the matagorda ship channel out 60 nm including galveston and matagorda bays
strong northerly winds and building seas expected tonight into Monday. Gusts over 40 knots are likely. Locally higher gusts near 50 knots cannot be ruled out. There is also potential for abnormally low water levels during low tide cycles going into early next week. Winds and seas gradually decrease Monday afternoon into the overnight. Light onshore winds return late Tuesday and continue into the end of the work week.
strong northerly winds and building seas expected tonight into Monday. Gusts over 40 knots are likely. Locally higher gusts near 50 knots cannot be ruled out. There is also potential for abnormally low water levels during low tide cycles going into early next week. Winds and seas gradually decrease Monday afternoon into the overnight. Light onshore winds return late Tuesday and continue into the end of the work week.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Bacliff, TX
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| Clear Lake Click for Map Note: See station comments in 'about' for disclaimers. Mon -- 06:04 AM CDT Moonrise Mon -- 07:28 AM CDT Sunrise Mon -- 02:29 PM CDT -0.12 feet Low Tide Mon -- 05:20 PM CDT Moonset Mon -- 07:29 PM CDT Sunset Mon -- 11:33 PM CDT 0.93 feet High Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Clear Lake, Galveston Bay, Texas, Tide feet
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| Houston Ship Channel (Red Fish Bar) (depth 7 ft) Click for Map Flood direction 341 true Ebb direction 154 true Mon -- 01:56 AM CDT -0.35 knots Max Ebb Mon -- 04:03 AM CDT -0.32 knots Min Ebb Mon -- 06:03 AM CDT Moonrise Mon -- 07:27 AM CDT Sunrise Mon -- 09:48 AM CDT -0.77 knots Max Ebb Mon -- 01:50 PM CDT 0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 05:19 PM CDT Moonset Mon -- 05:55 PM CDT 0.84 knots Max Flood Mon -- 07:28 PM CDT Sunset Mon -- 11:14 PM CDT -0.00 knots Slack Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Houston Ship Channel (Red Fish Bar) (depth 7 ft), Galveston Bay, Texas Current, knots
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Area Discussion for Houston/Galveston, TX
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FXUS64 KHGX 160501 AFDHGX
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1201 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026
New DISCUSSION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER
KEY MESSAGES
- Strong northerly winds expected tonight into Monday. A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of Southeast TX.
- Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected on Monday as very dry air overlaps with gusty northerly winds. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of Southeast TX on Monday.
- Hazardous marine conditions occuring tonight through Monday: strong northerly winds (gusting to 40+ kt), elevated seas (10-15 ft), and potential for negative tides. A Gale Warning is in effect through Monday afternoon.
- Light freeze expected in portions of the Piney Woods/Brazos Valley Monday night, followed by a warming trend through the rest of the week.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 1156 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
The cold front is currently about to exit the offshore Gulf waters and strong northerly winds are starting to ramp up over Southeast TX. We are observing winds at 20-25 with gusts of 30-40 mph inland. These speeds are expected to prevail into the morning hours as a 50-60 knot low level jet moves overhead behind the frontal passage tonight. The Wind Advisory will continue in effect through 6 PM Monday. Make sure loose and light outdoor objects have been secured. Strong winds could also lead to power outages at times. Cold, dry air will also move in quickly behind the front tonight, with temperatures dropping into the upper 30s to mid 40s by sunrise. Taking into account the strong northerly winds, temperatures will feel closer to the upper 20s to mid 30s. Thus, make sure to bundle up during the early morning hours.
Colder conditions prevail Monday, with sunny skies and highs in the 50s areawide. Very nice :P. The one thing we will have to monitor closely on Monday is the potential for elevated to critical fire weather conditions given how dry and windy we will be (more details on the Fire Weather Discussion below). Winds begin to relax by late afternoon to evening.
CAA will continue on Monday night and will give us the coldest temperatures for this week. The lows will be in the lower 30s (near freezing) over the Piney Woods, the mid 30s to lower 40s for the rest of the inland portions, and the mid to upper 40s along the coasts. Fair weather will prevail for the rest of the work week. Southerly flow will return Tuesday and continue into the rest of the work week, resulting in another warming trend with highs will be back in the 80s by Thursday and the upper 80s to lower 90s this weekend.
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AVIATION
(00Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 607 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
A broken line of thunderstorms is quickly moving through the area this evening along a cold front. Strong northerly winds should develop in the wake of the front with gusts approaching 40-50 knots. Even if the strongest gusts aren't mixing down, vertical wind shear will be present to a degree with northerly winds of 40-45 knots around 2,000 ft. Winds should ease down slightly overnight, generally 18-23 knots prevailing with gusts up to around 30-35. Winds at KGLS will take more time to taper down.
Overall strong northerly winds and VFR conditions should prevail into Monday and through the remainder of the TAF period.
03
MARINE
Issued at 1156 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
As of midnight tonight, the cold front was exiting the offshore Gulf waters. Strong northerly winds of 30-35 knots and gusts of 40-50 knots are expected in the wake of the front. Seas will build to 8-15 feet. A Gale Warning is now in effect through Monday afternoon. Low water levels can be expected in the bays Monday morning. Winds will begin to relax Monday evening and seas will gradually subside Monday night into Tuesday. Light onshore winds return Tuesday night and continue Thursday. Winds may veer south- southwesterly Friday into the upcoming weekend.
Cotto
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 1156 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
Very dry air will filter across Southeast TX in the wake of Sunday's front. Expect elevated to critical fire weather conditions as afternoon RH values lower into the upper teens to lower 20s on Monday and northerly winds are around 20-25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph. A Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for most of Southeast TX on Monday. Dry conditions prevail on Tuesday, but winds will veer southeasterly and be much lighter. RH values will begin to increase mid week into the end of the work week as south-southeasterly winds prevail and low level moisture recovers.
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PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
College Station (CLL) 40 54 33 64 / 0 0 0 0 Houston (IAH) 44 56 38 63 / 30 0 0 0 Galveston (GLS) 49 58 47 61 / 40 0 0 0
HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
TX...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CDT Monday for TXZ163-164-176>179- 195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338-436>439.
Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday for TXZ176>179- 195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338.
GM...Gale Warning until 1 PM CDT Monday for GMZ330-335-350-355-370- 375.
Small Craft Advisory from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM CDT Tuesday for GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1201 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026
New DISCUSSION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER
KEY MESSAGES
- Strong northerly winds expected tonight into Monday. A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of Southeast TX.
- Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected on Monday as very dry air overlaps with gusty northerly winds. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of Southeast TX on Monday.
- Hazardous marine conditions occuring tonight through Monday: strong northerly winds (gusting to 40+ kt), elevated seas (10-15 ft), and potential for negative tides. A Gale Warning is in effect through Monday afternoon.
- Light freeze expected in portions of the Piney Woods/Brazos Valley Monday night, followed by a warming trend through the rest of the week.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 1156 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
The cold front is currently about to exit the offshore Gulf waters and strong northerly winds are starting to ramp up over Southeast TX. We are observing winds at 20-25 with gusts of 30-40 mph inland. These speeds are expected to prevail into the morning hours as a 50-60 knot low level jet moves overhead behind the frontal passage tonight. The Wind Advisory will continue in effect through 6 PM Monday. Make sure loose and light outdoor objects have been secured. Strong winds could also lead to power outages at times. Cold, dry air will also move in quickly behind the front tonight, with temperatures dropping into the upper 30s to mid 40s by sunrise. Taking into account the strong northerly winds, temperatures will feel closer to the upper 20s to mid 30s. Thus, make sure to bundle up during the early morning hours.
Colder conditions prevail Monday, with sunny skies and highs in the 50s areawide. Very nice :P. The one thing we will have to monitor closely on Monday is the potential for elevated to critical fire weather conditions given how dry and windy we will be (more details on the Fire Weather Discussion below). Winds begin to relax by late afternoon to evening.
CAA will continue on Monday night and will give us the coldest temperatures for this week. The lows will be in the lower 30s (near freezing) over the Piney Woods, the mid 30s to lower 40s for the rest of the inland portions, and the mid to upper 40s along the coasts. Fair weather will prevail for the rest of the work week. Southerly flow will return Tuesday and continue into the rest of the work week, resulting in another warming trend with highs will be back in the 80s by Thursday and the upper 80s to lower 90s this weekend.
Cotto
AVIATION
(00Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 607 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
A broken line of thunderstorms is quickly moving through the area this evening along a cold front. Strong northerly winds should develop in the wake of the front with gusts approaching 40-50 knots. Even if the strongest gusts aren't mixing down, vertical wind shear will be present to a degree with northerly winds of 40-45 knots around 2,000 ft. Winds should ease down slightly overnight, generally 18-23 knots prevailing with gusts up to around 30-35. Winds at KGLS will take more time to taper down.
Overall strong northerly winds and VFR conditions should prevail into Monday and through the remainder of the TAF period.
03
MARINE
Issued at 1156 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
As of midnight tonight, the cold front was exiting the offshore Gulf waters. Strong northerly winds of 30-35 knots and gusts of 40-50 knots are expected in the wake of the front. Seas will build to 8-15 feet. A Gale Warning is now in effect through Monday afternoon. Low water levels can be expected in the bays Monday morning. Winds will begin to relax Monday evening and seas will gradually subside Monday night into Tuesday. Light onshore winds return Tuesday night and continue Thursday. Winds may veer south- southwesterly Friday into the upcoming weekend.
Cotto
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 1156 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
Very dry air will filter across Southeast TX in the wake of Sunday's front. Expect elevated to critical fire weather conditions as afternoon RH values lower into the upper teens to lower 20s on Monday and northerly winds are around 20-25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph. A Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for most of Southeast TX on Monday. Dry conditions prevail on Tuesday, but winds will veer southeasterly and be much lighter. RH values will begin to increase mid week into the end of the work week as south-southeasterly winds prevail and low level moisture recovers.
Cotto
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
College Station (CLL) 40 54 33 64 / 0 0 0 0 Houston (IAH) 44 56 38 63 / 30 0 0 0 Galveston (GLS) 49 58 47 61 / 40 0 0 0
HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
TX...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CDT Monday for TXZ163-164-176>179- 195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338-436>439.
Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday for TXZ176>179- 195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338.
GM...Gale Warning until 1 PM CDT Monday for GMZ330-335-350-355-370- 375.
Small Craft Advisory from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM CDT Tuesday for GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| EPTT2 - 8771013 - Eagle Point, TX | 5 mi | 68 min | N 19G | 66°F | 70°F | 29.92 | ||
| MGPT2 - 8770613 - Morgans Point, TX | 11 mi | 68 min | NW 25G | 57°F | 70°F | 29.97 | ||
| GRRT2 | 16 mi | 68 min | NNW 24G | 60°F | 69°F | 29.91 | ||
| GNJT2 - 8771341 - Galveston Bay (North Jetty), TX | 18 mi | 68 min | N 29G | 59°F | 70°F | 29.90 | ||
| GTOT2 | 18 mi | 68 min | N 19G | 60°F | 72°F | 29.91 | ||
| NCHT2 - 8770777 - Manchester, TX | 20 mi | 68 min | NNE 9.9G | 56°F | 72°F | 29.99 | ||
| RLOT2 - 8770971 - Rollover Pass, TX | 25 mi | 68 min | N 23G | 58°F | 67°F | 29.91 | ||
| HIST2 | 32 mi | 68 min | N 18G | 57°F | 71°F | |||
| LUIT2 | 32 mi | 68 min | NNW 25G | 62°F | 70°F | 29.94 | ||
| 42035 - GALVESTON 22NM East of Galveston, TX | 36 mi | 48 min | NNW 29G | 61°F | 69°F | 6 ft | 29.95 | 43°F |
| KGVW | 36 mi | 38 min | N 41 | |||||
| FPST2 | 44 mi | 68 min | N 23G | 61°F | 71°F | 29.91 |
Wind History for Eagle Point, TX
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| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Air | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KEFD ELLINGTON,TX | 11 sm | 44 min | NNW 17G24 | 10 sm | Overcast | 63°F | 32°F | 32% | 29.96 | |
| KLVJ PEARLAND RGNL,TX | 14 sm | 45 min | NNW 20G30 | 10 sm | Overcast | 55°F | 25°F | 30% | 30.02 | |
| KHOU WILLIAM P HOBBY,TX | 18 sm | 45 min | N 19G35 | 10 sm | Overcast | 55°F | 27°F | 33% | 30.01 | |
| KGLS SCHOLES INTL AT GALVESTON,TX | 19 sm | 46 min | N 25G38 | 10 sm | Overcast | 61°F | 36°F | 39% | 29.96 |
Link to 1 hour of 5 minute data for KEFD
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KEFD
Wind History Graph: EFD
(wind in knots)
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