Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Tropical Cyclone Local Statement in effect.
- Advisory
- Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:18 PM)
- Water level
- 5.19 ft
- Tide
- 0.643 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 6 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8770613 — Morgans Point, Barbours Cut · 2.9 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Tabbs Bay
Updated 56 min agoSource: USGS station 08067525 — Goose Ck at Baytown, TX · 4.9 mi from Tabbs Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Tabbs Bay
| Location | Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Tabbs Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.681600, -94.936600 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Harris County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Tabbs Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Tabbs Bay in Texas at coordinates 29.68160, -94.93660. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Tabbs Bay is a public boat launch on Tabbs Bay in Harris 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 Tabbs Bay
Is Tabbs Bay free to use?
Yes, Tabbs Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Texas.
What water does Tabbs Bay access?
Tabbs Bay provides boat launch access to Tabbs Bay in Texas.
How do I get to Tabbs Bay?
Tabbs Bay is located at coordinates 29.681600, -94.936600 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.5 mi of Tabbs Bay, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.