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East Beach

Galveston, Texas · Beach

Use caution — a water-quality advisory is posted

Use caution

As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at East Beach is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy GNJT2, 2.5 miles away.

Use caution — a water-quality advisory is posted: a bacteria advisory is posted for Galveston Seawall - 45 St. (4.7 mi away): Texas Beach Watch: Medium bacteria level at Galveston Seawall - 45 St.

  • A bacteria advisory is posted for Galveston Seawall - 45 St. (4.7 mi away): Texas Beach Watch: Medium bacteria level at Galveston Seawall - 45 St. — Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO), as of October 13, 2026
  • A bacteria advisory is posted for Texas City Dike (5.9 mi away). — Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO), as of October 12, 2026
  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy GNJT2, as of Oct 20, 7:54 AM UTC
  • Low bacteria level at Appfel Park (0.3 mi away). — Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO), as of October 13, 2026
Water temp
73°F
23°C

Official advisories

  • MediumTexas Beach Watch: Medium bacteria level at Galveston Seawall - 45 St.4.7 mi away

    Enterococcus 41 MPN/100ml · sampled 2026-10-13 · Galveston County

    Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) · October 13, 2026

  • MediumTexas Beach Watch: Medium bacteria level at Texas City Dike5.9 mi away

    Enterococcus 63 MPN/100ml · sampled 2026-10-12 · Galveston County

    Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) · October 12, 2026

Low bacteria level at Appfel Park, 0.3 mi — sampled October 13, 2026 (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO))

Live data from NOAA buoy GNJT2 (2.5 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:54 AM UTC.

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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.