Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:21 PM)
- Tide
- 1.385 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 8771486 — Galveston Railroad Bridge · 7.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou
| Location | Galveston, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.204800, -94.957100 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Galveston County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou is a public boat launch providing access to Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou in Galveston, Texas at coordinates 29.20480, -94.95710. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou is a public boat launch on Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou in Galveston, 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, 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 Island State Park - Oak Bayou
Is Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou free to use?
Yes, Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou is a public boat launch with free access in Galveston, Texas.
What water does Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou access?
Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou provides boat launch access to Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou in Galveston, Texas.
How do I get to Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou?
Galveston Island State Park - Oak Bayou is located at coordinates 29.204800, -94.957100 in Galveston, 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 Island State Park - Oak Bayou includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.