Most of Galveston Bay's tide squeezes through Bolivar Roads, and this week it ran up to 3.4 knots there. Early in the week it turned once a day; by midweek, twice. 21 to 28 September 2026.
Data: NOAA NGOFS2 model

Most of Galveston Bay's tide squeezes through Bolivar Roads, and this week it ran up to 3.4 knots there. Early in the week it turned once a day; by midweek, twice. 21 to 28 September 2026.
Data: NOAA NGOFS2 model
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Old Pier
A decrepit pier extends into Galveston Bay at the Texas City Dike.
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