Water Temperature of the Matagorda Ship Channel in Port O'Connor, TX
Current Water Temperature
not available at this time.
Today's Tides
Low: January 23, 12:39 AM, 0.3 ft
High: January 23, 3:48 AM, 0.4 ft
Low: January 23, 11:52 AM, 0.0 ft
High: January 23, 6:03 PM, 0.4 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Matagorda Peninsula; Matagorda Bay; Port O'Connor, TX; Chester Island; Bayocos Island; Pass Cavallo; Gulf of MexicoStation Name: Matagorda Bay Entrance Channel
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet
Sensor Depth: -4 feet
Nearest Address:
511 S Second St
Port O'Connor, TX 77982
Matagorda County
GPS Coordinates: 28.426901, -96.330101
Nearby Water Temperatures
Matagorda Bay, Port O'Connor, TX (4.2 mi)Tres Palacios Bay, Palacios, TX (18.8 mi)
Lavaca Bay, Port Lavaca, TX (22.5 mi)
San Antonio Bay, Seadrift, TX (23.3 mi)
San Antonio Bay, Austwell, TX (31.4 mi)
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Matagorda, TX (31.9 mi)
East Matagorda Bay, Matagorda, TX (33.9 mi)
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Sargent, TX (49.4 mi)
Aransas Bay, Rockport, TX (51.8 mi)
Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, TX (59.4 mi)
Corpus Christi Channel, Port Aransas, TX (60.8 mi)
San Antonio River, Goliad, TX (65.8 mi)
Brazos River, Freeport, TX (66.1 mi)
Corpus Christi Bay, Portland, TX (69.5 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Surfside Beach, TX (72 mi)
Weather for Port O'Connor, Texas
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 68°F
L: 64°F

Sat
H: 66°F
L: 36°F

Sun
H: 41°F
L: 28°F

Mon
H: 46°F
L: 26°F

Tue
H: 50°F
L: 26°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM9:41 AM - 11:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 11:52AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:52 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15-25 degrees Sunday morning and 5-15 degrees Monday morning. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 degrees inland and 25 degrees along the barrier islands on Monday morning. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Bee, Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Refugio, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Refugio, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, and Victoria Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued January 23 at 11:52AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:52 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15-25 degrees Sunday morning and 5-15 degrees Monday morning. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 degrees inland and 25 degrees along the barrier islands on Monday morning. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Bee, Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Refugio, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Refugio, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, and Victoria Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 11:33AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Icing possible. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Bee, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Refugio, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Refugio, Live Oak, McMullen, and Victoria Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 12:39PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:39 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Bee, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Refugio, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Refugio, Live Oak, McMullen, and Victoria Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are possible.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 23 at 12:44AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:44 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as -5 to 10 degrees possible. Lowest values in the Piney Woods and Brazos Valley. A hard freeze is also expected Saturday night and Sunday night with lows in the single digits to lower 20s. Some areas north of I-10 may remain below freezing all day on Sunday, and potentially on Monday as well for areas in the Brazos Valley and the Piney Woods. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; insulate, wrap, or drain them. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 4:28PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:30 AM
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to 0.05 inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 4:28PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:30 AM
* WHAT...Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 1:00PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero well inland to around 10 degrees along the coast expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Hard freeze conditions with an extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain them. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 23 at 1:00PM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero well inland to around 10 degrees along the coast expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Hard freeze conditions with an extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain them. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 4:28PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:30 AM
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to 0.05 inch. * WHERE...Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Galveston Island, and Matagorda Islands Counties. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM9:41 AM - 11:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 5:13 PM
Moonset: 11:53 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:43 PM - 7:13 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:13 AM - 11:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 6:03 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:15 AM - 6:45 AM5:33 PM - 8:03 PM
Minor Periods
10:46 AM - 12:16 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 6:56 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:06 AM - 7:36 AM6:26 PM - 8:56 PM
Minor Periods
11:25 AM - 12:55 AM12:28 AM - 1:58 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 6:01 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 7:55 PM
Moonset: 2:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:02 AM - 8:32 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
12:11 AM - 1:41 PM1:36 AM - 3:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
