Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:21 PM)
- Water level
- 11.14 ft
- Tide
- 0.801 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 · 7.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on West Galveston Bay
Updated 24 min agoSource: USGS station 08077670 — Highland Bayou at FM 646 nr Santa Fe, TX · 14.9 mi from West Galveston Bay
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: West Galveston Bay
| Location | Galveston, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | West Galveston Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.207500, -94.949100 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Galveston County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
West Galveston Bay is a public boat launch providing access to West Galveston Bay in Galveston, Texas at coordinates 29.20750, -94.94910. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
West Galveston Bay is a public boat launch on West Galveston 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 Galveston Bay
Is West Galveston Bay free to use?
Yes, West Galveston Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Galveston, Texas.
What water does West Galveston Bay access?
West Galveston Bay provides boat launch access to West Galveston Bay in Galveston, Texas.
How do I get to West Galveston Bay?
West Galveston Bay is located at coordinates 29.207500, -94.949100 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 West Galveston Bay includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.