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Galveston County, TX · Gulf of Mexico
Galveston Seawall
Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
The 10-mile-long Galveston Seawall — built after the 1900 hurricane, now lined with public beaches every few blocks, plus the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (amusement park at 25th St) and the Galveston Fishing Pier at 90th. Murdoch's Bathhouse and Seawall-front restaurants line the boulevard. Free beach access; pay-to-park.
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 84. 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
87°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
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:21 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
87°
Mostly Sunny
2%
85
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0%
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12%
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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
Metered street parking along Seawall Boulevard ($2/hour, $16/day cap, 10 AM – 6 PM, 365 days); annual pass $45.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed on the seawall walkway and on most stretches of the public Seawall beach (no separately-managed beach park gates).
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Galveston Seawall.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Galveston Seawall from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Galveston Seawall dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed on the seawall walkway and on most stretches of the public Seawall beach (no separately-managed beach park gates).
Is there an entry fee at Galveston Seawall?
Entry to Galveston Seawall is free.
Are there lifeguards at Galveston Seawall?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Galveston Seawall during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Galveston Seawall?
Amenities at Galveston Seawall include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, restrooms, showers, shops.
When is the water warmest at Galveston Seawall?
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 Galveston Seawall located?
Galveston Seawall is in Galveston County, TX, at Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS