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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
86°F water · 86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
83 /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
7:12 PM
-0.2 ft · in 4.5h
Barometer
30.05 inHg
1018 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:24 AM
Sunset
9:23 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
87°
Mostly Sunny
1%
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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
5:40 PM - 6:40 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.
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