Water Temperature of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Matagorda, TX

Current Water Temperature

88.2°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 2:54 PM CDT

Today's Tides

High: July 23, 7:15 AM, 0.3 ft
Low: July 23, 8:30 PM, -0.1 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

East Matagorda Bay

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

Station Name: Matagorda City
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
S Gulf Rd
Matagorda, TX 77414
Matagorda County

GPS Coordinates: 28.71006, -95.914

Nearby Water Temperatures

East Matagorda Bay, Matagorda, TX (2.6 mi)
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Sargent, TX (18.5 mi)
Tres Palacios Bay, Palacios, TX (19.8 mi)
Matagorda Ship Channel, Port O'Connor, TX (31.9 mi)
Matagorda Bay, Port O'Connor, TX (34.5 mi)
Brazos River, Freeport, TX (34.7 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Surfside Beach, TX (40.6 mi)
Lavaca Bay, Port Lavaca, TX (42.4 mi)
San Antonio Bay, Seadrift, TX (52.8 mi)
San Luis Pass, Freeport, TX (53.8 mi)
San Antonio Bay, Austwell, TX (63 mi)
Galveston Bay, Galveston, TX (73.8 mi)
Port of Galveston, Galveston, TX (79.4 mi)
Galveston Bay, San Leon, TX (80.3 mi)
Buffalo Bayou, Houston, TX (80.4 mi)

Weather for Matagorda, Texas

Current Weather

86.2°F

Conditions: Overcast

Feels Like: 104.8°F

Heat Index: 92.6°F

Humidity: 91%

Wind: E 5.8 mph

Wind Gusts: 8.5 mph

Wind Chill: 82°F

Dew Point: 78.9°F

Precipitation: 0.17 in

Cloud Cover: 100%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1010 mbar

UV Index: 0.8

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 94°F
L: 79°F

Fri
H: 90°F
L: 80°F

Sat
H: 90°F
L: 81°F

Sun
H: 91°F
L: 82°F

Mon
H: 90°F
L: 81°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 11.4 μg/m3

PM10: 16.6 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 105 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins

Moonrise: 3:54 PM
Moon Transit: 9:04 PM
Moonset: 1:32 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:21 AM - 9:51 AM
8:34 PM - 11:04 PM

Minor Periods

3:24 PM - 4:54 PM
1:02 AM - 2:32 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued July 23 at 3:54AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 3:54 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with isolated gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 23 at 3:56AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 3:56 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong rip currents are expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Rip Current Statement issued July 23 at 10:40AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 10:40 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 23 at 10:39AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 93.6°F

Low Temperature: 78.6°F

Average Temperature: 83.9°F

Average Humidity: 82%

Precipitation: 0.46 in

Chance of Rain: 77%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 23.5 mph

UV Index: 7.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 11.7 μg/m3

PM10: 16.8 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 102.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins

Moonrise: 3:54 PM
Moon Transit: 9:04 PM
Moonset: 1:32 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:21 AM - 9:51 AM
8:34 PM - 11:04 PM

Minor Periods

3:24 PM - 4:54 PM
1:02 AM - 2:32 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 90°F

Low Temperature: 80.4°F

Average Temperature: 85.4°F

Average Humidity: 71%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 40%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 16.6 mph

UV Index: 11.7

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate

PM2.5: 19.53 μg/m3

PM10: 34.05 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 99.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins

Moonrise: 4:50 PM
Moon Transit: 9:54 PM
Moonset: 2:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:10 AM - 10:40 AM
9:24 PM - 11:54 PM

Minor Periods

4:20 PM - 5:50 PM
1:43 AM - 3:13 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 89.7°F

Low Temperature: 81.1°F

Average Temperature: 85°F

Average Humidity: 68%

Precipitation: 0.01 in

Chance of Rain: 21%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 12.1 mph

UV Index: 8

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate

PM2.5: 22.58 μg/m3

PM10: 45.8 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 94.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins

Moonrise: 5:44 PM
Moon Transit: 10:45 PM
Moonset: 2:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:01 AM - 11:31 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
2:28 AM - 3:58 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy

High Temperature: 90.7°F

Low Temperature: 82°F

Average Temperature: 85.6°F

Average Humidity: 69%

Precipitation: 0.01 in

Chance of Rain: 18%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 13 mph

UV Index: 8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.55 μg/m3

PM10: 14.14 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 86.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins

Moonrise: 6:35 PM
Moon Transit: 11:37 PM
Moonset: 3:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:52 AM - 12:22 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

6:05 PM - 7:35 PM
3:18 AM - 4:48 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, July 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy

High Temperature: 90.2°F

Low Temperature: 81.3°F

Average Temperature: 85.4°F

Average Humidity: 68%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 8%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 13.6 mph

UV Index: 8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.69 μg/m3

PM10: 10.31 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 117.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins

Moonrise: 7:20 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:43 AM - 1:13 PM

Minor Periods

6:50 PM - 8:20 PM
4:12 AM - 5:42 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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Water Temperature of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Matagorda, TX

Current Water Temperature

Today's Tides

Temperature Locations

Local Points of Interest

Nearby Water Temperatures

Weather for Matagorda, Texas

Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Air Quality

Astronomical

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

Minor Periods

Small Craft Advisory issued July 23 at 3:54AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 23 at 3:56AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Rip Current Statement issued July 23 at 10:40AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Small Craft Advisory issued July 23 at 10:39AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

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