Marine forecast
Matagorda Bay, TX
- current wind
- 10 kt S
- Gusts
- 12 kt
- Air
- 85°F
- Water
- 85°F
- 72-hr peak
- 20 kt
Observed Tue 1:54 PM | GMZ330
- Gusts now
- 12 kt
- Air
- 85°F
- Water
- 85°F
- 72-hr peak
- 20 kt
- Peak seas
- 2 ft
In brief
At 1:54 pm CDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station MBET2 (Matagorda Bay Entrance Channel, TX, 15 miles away) measured wind from the S at 10 kt, gusting to 12 kt. The NWS forecast for Matagorda Bay, TX issued at 1:10 pm CDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “Southeast winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.”
Source: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 20 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 2 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | Southeast winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. |
| Tonight | Southeast winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. |
| Wednesday | Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy. |
| Wednesday Night | Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy. |
| Thursday | Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. |
| Thursday Night | East winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to around 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy, diminishing to smooth after midnight. |
| Friday | Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy. A chance of showers in the morning. |
| Friday Night | North winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to around 30 knots after midnight. Bay waters rough, increasing to very rough after midnight. |
| Saturday | Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to around 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon. |
| Saturday Night | Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. |
Issued Tue 1:10 PM by Houston/Galveston TX (product CWFHGX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 1:54 PM | 10 kt S | 12 kt | — | 85°F |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 11 kt S | 13 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 11 kt S | 12 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 12 kt S | 13 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 12 kt S | 13 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 13 kt S | 15 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 14 kt SSW | 16 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 14 kt SSW | 16 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 15 kt SSW | 17 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 16 kt SSW | 19 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 16 kt S | 18 kt | — | 84°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 12 kt S | 14 kt | — | 84°F |
Observed Tue 1:54 PM at NDBC buoy MBET2 (Matagorda Bay Entrance Channel, TX), 15.0 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Matagorda Bay today?
This Afternoon: Southeast winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Is there a small craft advisory for Matagorda Bay?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone GMZ330 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
What is the water temperature at Matagorda Bay?
The nearest buoy read 85°F (29°C) at Tue 1:54 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone GMZ330, issued by Houston/Galveston TX, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFHGX, issued Tue 1:10 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station MBET2, read Tue 1:54 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 2:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.