Can you swim here today?
Bastrop Bay
Texas · Bay
Use caution — a water-quality advisory is posted
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bastrop Bay is 87°F (31°C), measured by NOAA buoy LUIT2, 3.6 miles away.
Use caution — a water-quality advisory is posted: a bacteria advisory is posted for West End Galveston - Sea Isle (7.6 mi away).
- A bacteria advisory is posted for West End Galveston - Sea Isle (7.6 mi away). — Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO), as of August 19, 2026
- Water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — NOAA buoy LUIT2, as of Aug 22, 10:18 AM UTC
- Low bacteria level at Follets Island (3.4 mi away). — Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO), as of August 17, 2026
Official advisories
- MediumTexas Beach Watch: Medium bacteria level at West End Galveston - Sea Isle7.6 mi away
Enterococcus 41 MPN/100ml · sampled 2026-08-19 · Galveston County
Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) · August 19, 2026
Low bacteria level at Follets Island, 3.4 mi — sampled August 17, 2026 (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO))
Live data from NOAA buoy LUIT2 (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:18 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.