Galveston, Texas
Galveston water temperature today is 76°F. Is it cold? It's warm for most people, so plan on boardshorts.
Water temperature refreshed hourly from an observed station reading.
Galveston water stays swimmable most of the year, but winter cold fronts can drop temps fast. Hurricane season brings the warmest water alongside the best waves. This guide helps you pick the right rubber for each season.
Warm enough for boardshorts or a bikini
Data from Galveston – 61st Street Pier · Updated hourly
Current water temperatures at each surf spot. Temperatures can vary based on local conditions, currents, and depth.
2 spots
The beach at 61st Street is one of Galveston's established Seawall surf zones. The pier and nearby structures influence the sandbars, producing short lefts and rights when Gulf windswells reach the island. Smaller days suit longboards and learners, while storm-driven surf brings stronger currents and a more demanding paddle.
Pleasure Pier is a named Galveston surf break along the central Seawall. Shifting sandbars around the pier can organize Gulf windswells into rideable peaks on either side. The waves are usually short-period and modest, but cold fronts and tropical systems can produce faster, stronger surf.
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Break types, ratings, and local tips for each beach.
The beach at 61st Street is one of Galveston's established Seawall surf zones. The pier and nearby structures influence the sandbars, producing short lefts and rights when Gulf windswells reach the island. Smaller days suit longboards and learners, while storm-driven surf brings stronger currents and a more demanding paddle.
Pleasure Pier is a named Galveston surf break along the central Seawall. Shifting sandbars around the pier can organize Gulf windswells into rideable peaks on either side. The waves are usually short-period and modest, but cold fronts and tropical systems can produce faster, stronger surf.
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