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Matagorda County, TX · Gulf of Mexico
Matagorda Beach
End of FM 2031, Matagorda, TX 77457
A 23-mile drive-on Gulf beach at the mouth of the Colorado River, anchored on the west end by Jetty Park and the Matagorda Bay Nature Park. Wide open sand, jetty fishing, kayak launches into Matagorda Bay, and primitive beach camping make this one of the least-developed Gulf beaches on the Texas coast.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 84. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
84 /100
great
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
85 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
15 mph
S
Rain
3%
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
—
Next Low Tide
7:12 PM
-0.2 ft · in 4.4h
Water Quality
Clean
20 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
9:25 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:27 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 7:12 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Mostly Sunny
1%
74
86°
Mostly Sunny
0%
74
86°
Sunny
0%
74
86°
Sunny
0%
74
86°
Sunny
0%
84
86°
Sunny
5%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
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
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paved lot at Jetty Park (free); drive-on beach access requires a $10 annual Matagorda County vehicle permit.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash on the beach and at Matagorda Bay Nature Park.
Entry Fee
Free day use; $10 annual permit required to drive on the beach.
Address
End of FM 2031, Matagorda, TX 77457
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Matagorda Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Matagorda Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Matagorda Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed on leash on the beach and at Matagorda Bay Nature Park.
Is there an entry fee at Matagorda Beach?
Entry to Matagorda Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Matagorda Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Matagorda Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Matagorda Beach?
Amenities at Matagorda Beach include restrooms, showers, picnic area, jetty, kayak launch, beach driving, campground, loaner life jackets.
When is the water warmest at Matagorda 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 Matagorda Beach located?
Matagorda Beach is in Matagorda County, TX, at End of FM 2031, Matagorda, TX 77457.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS