Galveston County, TX · Gulf of Mexico

Galveston Seawall

The 10-mile-long Galveston Seawall — built after the 1900 hurricane, now lined with public beaches every few blocks, plus the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (amusement park at 25th St) and the Galveston Fishing Pier at 90th. Murdoch's Bathhouse and Seawall-front restaurants line the boulevard. Free beach access; pay-to-park.

Eats & Drinks 32 Stay 16 Shops 3

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

76°F water · 75°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

Weather

75°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

79 /100

great

77 Swim

78 Sunbathe

84 Walk

71 Fish

79 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 1.0 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8771341 · Observed 2.24 ft · Predicted 1.22 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

75°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

60 Moderate

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Houston-Galveston-Brazoria

UV Peak

5 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM

Tomorrow

72°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Water

Water Temp

76°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

9:52 PM

1.5 ft · in 3.3h

Wave Height

3.3 ft

5s · ENE swell

Barometer

30.10 inHg

1019 hPa · buoy 42035

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

5:29 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:14 AM	High	1.6 ft
8:01 AM	Low	0.3 ft
3:46 PM	High	2.1 ft
9:52 PM	Low	1.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:16 AM	High	1.6 ft
8:32 AM	Low	0.1 ft
4:36 PM	High	2.1 ft
10:52 PM	Low	1.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:17 AM	High	1.7 ft
9:05 AM	Low	0.0 ft
5:20 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
9:39 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
6:08 PM	High	2.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
10:14 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
7:05 PM	High	2.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
10:50 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:09 PM	High	2.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
11:28 AM	Low	0.1 ft
9:07 PM	High	2.0 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8771341, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

75°

Partly Sunny

Sun Nov 8

72°

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

16%

Mon Nov 9

71°

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

Tue Nov 10

74°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

15%

Wed Nov 11

74°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

41%

Thu Nov 12

74°

Partly Sunny

Fri Nov 13

70°

Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°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

4:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Major

9:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Minor

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street parking along Seawall Boulevard ($2/hour, $16/day cap, 10 AM – 6 PM, 365 days); annual pass $45.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed on the seawall walkway and on most stretches of the public Seawall beach (no separately-managed beach park gates).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

Amenities

lifeguardspierrestaurantsrestroomsshowersshops

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Galveston Seawall today?

Galveston Seawall 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 Galveston Seawall dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed on the seawall walkway and on most stretches of the public Seawall beach (no separately-managed beach park gates).

Is there an entry fee at Galveston Seawall?

Entry to Galveston Seawall is free.

Are there lifeguards at Galveston Seawall?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Galveston Seawall during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Galveston Seawall?

Amenities at Galveston Seawall include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, restrooms, showers, shops.

When is the water warmest at Galveston Seawall?

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 Galveston Seawall located?

Galveston Seawall is in Galveston County, TX, at Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550.