83°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
46
Brazoria County, TX · Gulf of Mexico
Surfside Beach (TX)
1304 Monument Dr, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
A small Brazoria County beach village just south of Freeport — drivable sand, a fishing pier, and one of the more consistent Texas surf breaks (the south jetty). Less developed than Galveston, more Texas-coast working-class. RVs and dayrip culture.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 82°F water · 83°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- 23% 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
ok
32 Swim
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
42 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Cloudy
Wind
10 to 15 mph
E
Rain
23%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
11:43 PM
-0.1 ft · in 2.2h
Barometer
29.99 inHg
1016 hPa
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:22 AM
Sunset
9:16 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:24 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:43 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
34
83°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21%
46
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
46
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
46
85°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
53
86°
Mostly Sunny
11%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 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
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Major
4:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Drive on the beach with Surfside Beach permit: $30/year or $15/day. Vaccination tags required for dogs.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed year-round; vaccination tags required.
Entry Fee
$30/year or $15/day Surfside Beach permit for vehicles on the sand. Pedestrian access free.
Address
1304 Monument Dr, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Surfside Beach (TX).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Surfside Beach (TX) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Surfside Beach (TX) dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed year-round; vaccination tags required.
Is there an entry fee at Surfside Beach (TX)?
$30/year or $15/day Surfside Beach permit for vehicles on the sand. Pedestrian access free.
Are there lifeguards at Surfside Beach (TX)?
No lifeguards are stationed at Surfside Beach (TX). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Surfside Beach (TX)?
Amenities at Surfside Beach (TX) include restrooms at the jetty, fishing pier, restaurants in village, beach driving.
When is the water warmest at Surfside Beach (TX)?
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 Surfside Beach (TX) located?
Surfside Beach (TX) is in Brazoria County, TX, at 1304 Monument Dr, Surfside Beach, TX 77541.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS