GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX (42035) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 42035, GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX, reports real-time marine conditions from 29.235°N, 94.410°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Galveston & Upper Texas Coast Marine Conditions — GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX is one of several stations in Galveston & Upper Texas Coast. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX (42035) is reporting water temperature 79°F, air temperature 72°F, wave height 3.9 ft at a 6-second dominant period, wind from the ENE at 16 mph gusting 20 mph, and barometric pressure 30.20 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 79°F
- Air temperature
- 72°F
- Wave height
- 3.9 ft @ 6 s
- Wind
- ENE 16 mph (gust 20)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.20 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 42035. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 42035 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 42035 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf’s shallow, broad shelf means seas build and lay down quickly with the wind — short-period chop is the norm rather than long ocean swell. Summer afternoons bring fast-developing thunderstorms, so watch barometric pressure and wind trends closely before heading out.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Galveston?
- Sea surface temperature at Galveston was 79°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42035 (GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Galveston?
- Air temperature at Galveston was 72°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42035 (GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX).
- What is the wind doing at Galveston?
- Wind at Galveston was from the ENE at 16 mph, with peak gusts to 20 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42035 (GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- How big are the waves at Galveston?
- Significant wave height at Galveston was 3.9 ft, with a 6-second dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42035 (GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX). Significant wave height is the average of the highest one-third of waves — individual waves can be larger.
- Which direction are the waves coming from at Galveston?
- Waves at Galveston were arriving from 119° true (ESE) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42035 (GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX).
- What is the barometric pressure at Galveston?
- Sea-level pressure at Galveston was 30.20 inHg (1022.6 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:50 UTC by NOAA station 42035 (GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- What is the swell at Galveston?
- The swell at Galveston had a significant height of 1.6 ft at an 8-second peak period, arriving from the SE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 42035 (GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX). NDBC separates swell from locally generated wind waves using a spectral estimate.
- How much wind chop is at Galveston?
- The wind-wave component at Galveston had a significant height of 3.6 ft at a 6-second peak period, from the ESE. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 42035 (GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX). Swell and wind-wave heights combine in quadrature, not by addition.
- Is it swell or wind chop at Galveston?
- NDBC classified the sea state at Galveston as steep, with a significant wave height of 3.9 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:40 UTC by NOAA station 42035 (GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX). The classification describes wave steepness relative to period, not wave size.
- Where is NOAA buoy 42035 located?
- GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX (42035) reports from 29.235°N, 94.410°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Texas).
- How often is NOAA buoy 42035 updated?
- Station 42035 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy 42035 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.