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

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. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South 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

74 /100

great

76 Swim

73 Sunbathe

82 Walk

66 Fish

79 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

88°F

Mostly Clear

Wind

10 mph

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

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

87°F

Swimming weather

Wave Height

2.3 ft

SSW swell

Barometer

30.07 inHg

1018 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

20 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 7mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

7:33 AM

Sunset

9:20 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:37 AM	Low	0.1 ft
7:55 AM	High	1.4 ft
2:31 PM	Low	0.8 ft
7:08 PM	High	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:30 AM	Low	0.5 ft
8:04 AM	High	1.2 ft
3:06 PM	Low	0.5 ft
9:26 PM	High	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:56 AM	Low	0.9 ft
8:03 AM	High	1.2 ft
3:44 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:31 PM	High	1.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:23 PM	Low	0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:28 AM	High	1.5 ft
5:04 PM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:30 AM	High	1.7 ft
5:51 PM	Low	-0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:16 AM	High	1.8 ft
6:40 PM	Low	-0.2 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8772447, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

88°

Mostly Sunny

12%

Sun Jul 19

88°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Jul 20

89°

Sunny

Tue Jul 21

90°

Sunny

Wed Jul 22

91°

Sunny

12%

Thu Jul 23

91°

Sunny

12%

Fri Jul 24

91°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

15%

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).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor

11:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Major

5:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Minor

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Major

5:10 PM - 7:10 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

restrooms at the jettyfishing pierrestaurants in villagebeach driving

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Surfside Beach (TX) today?

Surfside Beach (TX) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

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.