Jefferson County, TX · Gulf of Mexico

Sea Rim State Park

19335 S Gulfway Dr, Sabine Pass, TX 77655

Texas's easternmost Gulf state park — nearly two miles of undeveloped beach paired with 4,000 acres of marsh. The Gambusia boardwalk threads cordgrass marsh teeming with alligators and wading birds, and five paddling trails (1.8 – 9.6 mi) launch from the marsh unit.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Swim advisory · 76°F water · 75°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Weather

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

Water

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

Safety

Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality

55 /100

good

38 Swim

78 Sunbathe

84 Walk

30 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Swim advisory: Bacteria level: Medium

63 MPN/100ml

Texas Beach Watch (Texas General Land Office) · Updated Oct 26

Water level 0.8 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 8770475 · Observed 1.18 ft · Predicted 0.38 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

75°F

Clear

Wind

10 to 15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

30 Good

Ozone · Philadelphia

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

Water

Water Temp

76°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

10:52 PM

1.0 ft · in 4.3h

Wave Height

3.3 ft

5s · ENE swell

Barometer

30.10 inHg

1019 hPa · buoy 42035

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

5:25 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:11 AM	High	1.0 ft
9:45 AM	Low	0.2 ft
5:36 PM	High	1.1 ft
10:52 PM	Low	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:17 AM	High	1.1 ft
10:08 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:46 PM	High	1.2 ft
11:19 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:20 AM	High	1.1 ft
10:34 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
7:59 PM	High	1.2 ft
11:22 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:36 AM	High	1.1 ft
11:02 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
8:57 PM	High	1.1 ft
11:10 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:13 AM	High	1.1 ft
11:35 AM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:32 AM	High	1.1 ft
12:16 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:53 AM	High	1.1 ft
1:07 PM	Low	0.0 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8770475, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

75°

Partly Sunny

Sun Nov 8

71°

Mostly Cloudy

Mon Nov 9

70°

Mostly Cloudy

Tue Nov 10

73°

Partly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

73°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%

Thu Nov 12

73°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Nov 13

68°

Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 15 mph wind
critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE

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

9:20 PM - 11:20 PM

Minor

4:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Major

9:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Minor

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Day-use lot at the beach unit; included with entry.

Dogs

Dogs allowed on a 6-foot leash on the beach and trails; not allowed inside park buildings.

Entry Fee

$4 adult, free for children 12 and under.

Address

19335 S Gulfway Dr, Sabine Pass, TX 77655

Amenities

restroomsshowersboardwalkkayak trailscampgroundRV hookupscabinbeach wheelchair

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Sea Rim State Park today?

Sea Rim State Park 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 Sea Rim State Park dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed on a 6-foot leash on the beach and trails; not allowed inside park buildings.

Is there an entry fee at Sea Rim State Park?

$4 adult, free for children 12 and under.

Are there lifeguards at Sea Rim State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Sea Rim State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Sea Rim State Park?

Amenities at Sea Rim State Park include restrooms, showers, boardwalk, kayak trails, campground, RV hookups, cabin, beach wheelchair.

When is the water warmest at Sea Rim State Park?

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 Sea Rim State Park located?

Sea Rim State Park is in Jefferson County, TX, at 19335 S Gulfway Dr, Sabine Pass, TX 77655.