88°
Mostly Sunny
12%
80
Galveston County, TX · Gulf of Mexico
Stewart Beach
401 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston's family-oriented headline beach at the east end of the Seawall — no alcohol (unlike East Beach), wide sand, sand-castle tournaments, mini-golf. The Galveston destination for kid-first beach days.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
87°F water · 88°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
76 /100
great
76 Swim
73 Sunbathe
82 Walk
79 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
12%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
87°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
2.3 ft
SSW swell
Barometer
30.07 inHg
1018 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
5 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:31 AM
Sunset
9:19 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:02 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:30 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 2:28 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 7:53 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:55 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 8:53 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 3:19 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:48 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:01 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 9:08 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 4:06 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 11:30 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:33 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 9:10 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 4:53 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:28 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 5:39 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:56 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 6:24 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:01 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 7:05 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8771341, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Sunny
2%
82
89°
Sunny
0%
81
89°
Sunny
1%
78
89°
Sunny
14%
74
89°
Sunny
12%
79
89°
Sunny
12%
79
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
$15/vehicle flat (2026); annual pass $50.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed (max 6-ft leash, clean up required).
Entry Fee
$15/vehicle (flat); annual pass $50.
Address
401 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Stewart Beach today?
Stewart Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Stewart Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed (max 6-ft leash, clean up required).
Is there an entry fee at Stewart Beach?
$15/vehicle (flat); annual pass $50.
Are there lifeguards at Stewart Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Stewart Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Stewart Beach?
Amenities at Stewart Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, pavilion, mini-golf, concession, volleyball.
When is the water warmest at Stewart Beach?
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 Stewart Beach located?
Stewart Beach is in Galveston County, TX, at 401 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS