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

Decent day for sunbathing.

Thunderstorms · 82°F water · 84°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

84°F air — ideal beach weather
28% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

42 /100

32 Swim

67 Sunbathe

36 Walk

42 Fish

33 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Water level 0.7 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8771341 · Observed 2.19 ft · Predicted 1.50 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

84°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

28%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 12 PM–04 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

84°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Water

Water Temp

82°F

Swimming weather

Barometer

29.99 inHg

1016 hPa

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

7:19 AM

Sunset

9:14 PM

Moon · 87%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
8:53 AM	High	1.9 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

84°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

28%

Thu Jun 4

84°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

67%

Fri Jun 5

84°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

41%

Sat Jun 6

85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%

Sun Jun 7

84°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%

Mon Jun 8

85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

20%

Tue Jun 9

85°

Mostly Sunny

11%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°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.

Minor

11:10 PM - 12:10 AM

Major

3:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Minor

9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Major

4:10 PM - 6:10 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

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerspavilionconcessionvolleyball courts

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.