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Galveston County, TX · Gulf of Mexico
East Beach (Galveston)
1923 Apffel Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston Island's east-end public beach, also called Apffel Park — and one of the few Texas beaches where alcohol is permitted on the sand (glass prohibited). Wide, sloping beach, the Galveston Seawall to the west, the ship channel to the east. Hosts Sand Castle Days, ColorRun, and other waterfront events.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
86°F water · 86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
81 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
85 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Clear
Wind
10 to 15 mph
S
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:39 PM
-0.2 ft · in 4.9h
Barometer
30.05 inHg
1018 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
5 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:20 AM
Sunset
9:22 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:54 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 7:39 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Mostly Sunny
1%
76
86°
Mostly Sunny
0%
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Sunny
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86°
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86°
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0%
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87°
Sunny
13%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Minor
3:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Major
9:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Minor
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
$15/vehicle flat (2026); annual pass $50.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed year-round (max 6-ft leash, clean up required).
Entry Fee
$15/vehicle (flat); annual pass $50.
Address
1923 Apffel Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at East Beach (Galveston).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for East Beach (Galveston) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is East Beach (Galveston) dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed year-round (max 6-ft leash, clean up required).
Is there an entry fee at East Beach (Galveston)?
$15/vehicle (flat); annual pass $50.
Are there lifeguards at East Beach (Galveston)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol East Beach (Galveston) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at East Beach (Galveston)?
Amenities at East Beach (Galveston) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, pavilion, concession, volleyball courts.
When is the water warmest at East Beach (Galveston)?
The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.
Where is East Beach (Galveston) located?
East Beach (Galveston) is in Galveston County, TX, at 1923 Apffel Rd, Galveston, TX 77550.
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