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East Beach
Beach · Galveston, Texas
Use caution — a water-quality advisory is posted
Use cautionUse 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.
- Water temp 73°F (23°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy GNJT2 (2.5 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:48 AM UTC.
- A bacteria advisory is posted for Texas City Dike (5.9 mi away). — Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO), as of October 12, 2026
Why, sources & official advisories
- 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
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy GNJT2, as of Oct 20, 7:48 AM UTC
- Low bacteria level at Appfel Park (0.3 mi away). — Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO), as of October 13, 2026
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))
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Weather at East Beach
74°F, Cloudy · H 77° / L 70° · 12% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Beach?
- East Beach is a beach in Galveston, Texas.
- What is the water temperature at East Beach?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at East Beach in Galveston, Texas is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy GNJT2, 2.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at East Beach?
- 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. Checked October 20, 2026.
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Location & Contact
Galveston, Texas
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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