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Sunset Lake
Lake · Portland, Texas
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Low bacteria level at Violet Andrews Park (0.1 mi away).
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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — NOAA buoy LQAT2, as of Aug 22, 3:18 AM UTC
- Low bacteria level at Violet Andrews Park (0.1 mi away). — Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO), as of August 17, 2026
Official advisories
Low bacteria level at Violet Andrews Park, 0.1 mi — sampled August 17, 2026 (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO))
Live data from NOAA buoy LQAT2 (3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:18 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sunset Lake?
- Sunset Lake is a lake in Portland, Texas.
- What is the water temperature at Sunset Lake?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sunset Lake in Portland, Texas is 87°F (31°C), measured by NOAA buoy LQAT2, 3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sunset Lake?
- Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 87°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Sunset Lake rated?
- Sunset Lake in Portland, Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.
- What amenities does Sunset Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sunset Lake include camping-nearby.
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