Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:35 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 4.89 ft
- Tide
- 0.712 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8771013 — Eagle Point, Galveston Bay · 7.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Galveston Bay
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 08067525 — Goose Ck at Baytown, TX · 11.2 mi from Galveston Bay
Launch Light & Moon — September 7
local timeWaning Crescent (16% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Galveston Bay
| Location | Kemah, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Galveston Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.547900, -95.022500 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Galveston County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Galveston Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Galveston Bay in Kemah, Texas at coordinates 29.54790, -95.02250. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Galveston Bay is a public boat launch on Galveston Bay in Kemah, Galveston County, Texas. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Galveston Bay
Is Galveston Bay free to use?
Yes, Galveston Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Kemah, Texas.
What water does Galveston Bay access?
Galveston Bay provides boat launch access to Galveston Bay in Kemah, Texas.
How do I get to Galveston Bay?
Galveston Bay is located at coordinates 29.547900, -95.022500 in Kemah, Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Galveston Bay includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.