Galveston County, TX · Gulf of Mexico

Galveston Seawall

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

Decent day for sunbathing.

Thunderstorms · 82°F water · 84°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

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

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Weather

84°F air — ideal beach weather
29% 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

29%

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

7:20 AM

Sunset

9:15 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

29%

Thu Jun 4

84°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

64%

Fri Jun 5

84°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

39%

Sat Jun 6

85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%

Sun Jun 7

87°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%

Mon Jun 8

87°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

Tue Jun 9

87°

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

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

lifeguardspierrestaurantsrestroomsshowersshops

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.