88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
59%
22
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 59% rain · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 59% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 86°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
16 /100
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14 Swim
34 Sunbathe
5 Walk
14 Fish
25 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
59%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
8:03 PM
-0.9 ft · in 4.8h
Wave Height
2.3 ft
SE swell
Barometer
30.11 inHg
1020 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:30 AM
Sunset
9:22 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:34 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 8:03 PM | Low | -0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:24 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 8:56 PM | Low | -0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:06 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 9:51 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:43 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 10:49 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:14 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 1:45 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 4:00 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 11:45 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:38 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 2:03 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 5:34 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 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 |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8772447, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
29
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62%
23
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
35
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
41
89°
Mostly Sunny
7%
79
89°
Mostly Sunny
3%
80
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 59% rain chance
- 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.
Major
11:10 PM - 1:10 AM
Minor
4:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Major
11:50 AM - 1:50 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
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.
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