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 August 21, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX (42035) is reporting water temperature 88°F, air temperature 86°F, wave height 1.6 ft at a 5-second dominant period, wind from the SW at 9 mph gusting 11 mph, and barometric pressure 30.06 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 88°F
- Air temperature
- 86°F
- Wave height
- 1.6 ft @ 5 s
- Wind
- SW 9 mph (gust 11)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.06 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 18:30 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
- 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.