Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:16 PM
- Water level
- 10.72 ft
- Tide
- 2.185 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 · 1.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on West Bay
Updated 46 min agoSource: USGS station 08077670 — Highland Bayou at FM 646 nr Santa Fe, TX · 13.7 mi from West Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: West Bay
| Location | Galveston, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | West Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.288900, -94.873900 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Galveston County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
West Bay is a public boat launch providing access to West Bay in Galveston, Texas at coordinates 29.28890, -94.87390. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
West Bay is a public boat launch on West Bay 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, 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 West Bay
Is West Bay free to use?
Yes, West Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Galveston, Texas.
What water does West Bay access?
West Bay provides boat launch access to West Bay in Galveston, Texas.
How do I get to West Bay?
West Bay is located at coordinates 29.288900, -94.873900 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.3 mi of West Bay, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.