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Texas Bayou

River · Port Arthur, Texas

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 08042522, as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Gage height
1.61 ft
water level

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Taylor-Alligator Bayou Pump Sta nr Port Arthur, TX (13 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Texas Bayou

H: 98° L: 79°
Sunny
Sunny
87°
|
Feels like 98°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
71%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
1.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
84°
3 AM
Cloudy
82°
6 AM
Clear
79°
9 AM
Sunny
87°
12 PM
Sunny
98°
3 PM
Sunny
95°
6 PM
Sunny
90°
9 PM
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
84°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Texas Bayou?
Texas Bayou is a river in Port Arthur, Texas.
Can you swim at Texas Bayou?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Texas Bayou rated?
Texas Bayou in Port Arthur, Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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Location & Contact

Port Arthur, TX 77655

Port Arthur, Texas 77655

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