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Stewart Beach

Beach · Galveston, Texas

Use caution — a water-quality advisory is posted

Use caution

Use caution — a water-quality advisory is posted: a bacteria advisory is posted for Galveston Seawall - 45 St. (2.7 mi away): Texas Beach Watch: Medium bacteria level at Galveston Seawall - 45 St.

  • Water temp 77°F (25°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy GTOT2 (1.6 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:54 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • A bacteria advisory is posted for Galveston Seawall - 45 St. (2.7 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 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy GTOT2, as of Oct 20, 7:54 AM UTC
  • Low bacteria level at Stewart Beach (0 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.2.7 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 Dike5.6 mi away

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

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

Low bacteria level at Stewart Beach, 0 mi — sampled October 13, 2026 (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO))

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 77°F at Stewart Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Editor's Notes
Stewart Beach is Galveston's main family beach, run by the Galveston Island Park Board near the east end of the seawall. Lifeguards are on duty, alcohol isn't allowed, and there are restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals and free beach wheelchairs. Parking is pay-by-plate year-round.

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Weather at Stewart Beach

74°F, Partly Cloudy · H 77° / L 70° · 12% chance of rain
H: 77° L: 70°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
74°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
55%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Cloudy
75°
3 AM
Cloudy
74°
6 AM
Clear
72°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Overcast
72°
6 PM
Overcast
74°
9 PM
Overcast
76°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Stewart Beach?
Stewart Beach is a beach in Galveston, Texas.
What is the water temperature at Stewart Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Stewart Beach in Galveston, Texas is 77°F (25°C), measured by NOAA buoy GTOT2, 1.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Stewart Beach?
Use caution — a water-quality advisory is posted: a bacteria advisory is posted for Galveston Seawall - 45 St. (2.7 mi away): Texas Beach Watch: Medium bacteria level at Galveston Seawall - 45 St. Checked October 20, 2026.

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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