Water temperature in Galveston
88.3
°F
August 16, 09:02
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
88.1°FTomorrow:
88.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 11 min.Galveston in August
Minimum:
55.9°FAverage:
59.6°FMaximum:
64.4°FSea water temperature in Galveston today
As of now, in Galveston, the water temperature is 88.3°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 1.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.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 89.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 85.8°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Galveston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | 87.0°F | 85.9°F | 86.6°F |
| Aug 3 | 86.6°F | 86.5°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 4 | 86.6°F | 86.2°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 5 | 86.6°F | 86.9°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 6 | 87.2°F | 87.9°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 7 | 86.8°F | 88.1°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 8 | 87.2°F | 87.6°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 9 | 87.3°F | 87.8°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 10 | 87.0°F | 87.6°F | 86.6°F |
| Aug 11 | 87.3°F | 87.8°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 12 | 88.2°F | 88.1°F | 87.1°F |
| Aug 13 | 87.9°F | 87.9°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 14 | 88.1°F | 88.0°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 15 | 88.1°F | 87.9°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 16 | 88.3°F | 89.4°F | 87.1°F |
| Aug 17 | 88.4°F | 90.1°F | 87.2°F |
| Aug 18 | 88.4°F | 90.5°F | 87.2°F |
| Aug 19 | 88.4°F | 89.3°F | 87.1°F |
| Aug 20 | 88.6°F | 90.2°F | 87.4°F |
| Aug 21 | 88.4°F | 89.7°F | 87.2°F |
| Aug 22 | 88.3°F | 90.4°F | 87.1°F |
| Aug 23 | 88.1°F | 89.5°F | 86.9°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.