What is the current water temperature in Galveston?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Galveston?

As of now, in Galveston, the water temperature is 30.79°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Galveston

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Galveston. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

87.4

°F

July 3, 09:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

87.4°F

Tomorrow:

87.5°F

Sunrise:

06:24

Sunset:

20:23

Day Length:

13 h. 59 min.

Galveston in July

Minimum:

55.9°F

Average:

59.6°F

Maximum:

63.8°F

Sea water temperature in Galveston today

As of now, in Galveston, the water temperature is 87.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 2.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 88.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 82.8°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 87.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Galveston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 19	84.1°F	86.8°F	84.6°F
Jun 20	84.6°F	84.6°F	84.7°F
Jun 21	85.2°F	84.0°F	84.9°F
Jun 22	85.7°F	84.3°F	84.9°F
Jun 23	85.8°F	84.9°F	85.1°F
Jun 24	86.1°F	85.6°F	85.1°F
Jun 25	86.3°F	86.1°F	85.4°F
Jun 26	86.0°F	86.7°F	85.4°F
Jun 27	85.6°F	86.3°F	85.3°F
Jun 28	86.2°F	87.0°F	85.3°F
Jun 29	87.4°F	86.8°F	85.2°F
Jun 30	87.0°F	86.7°F	85.0°F
Jul 1	85.9°F	87.1°F	84.8°F
Jul 2	87.4°F	87.4°F	85.0°F
Jul 3	87.4°F	88.9°F	85.3°F
Jul 4	87.5°F	88.0°F	85.3°F
Jul 5	87.4°F	87.3°F	85.2°F
Jul 6	87.2°F	87.0°F	85.1°F
Jul 7	87.4°F	86.6°F	85.2°F
Jul 8	87.4°F	86.6°F	85.3°F
Jul 9	87.5°F	84.7°F	85.4°F
Jul 10	87.6°F	85.4°F	85.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Galveston by month

In Galveston, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 192 swimming days.

The warmest water in Galveston was recorded on August 18, 2024, reaching a 90.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 26, 2025, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 60.1°F in Winter, 71.7°F in Spring, 85.6°F in Summer, and 77.8°F in Autumn.