How is Galveston water right now?
How is Galveston water right now? The Galveston water temperature is warm (73 °F) and the air temperature not too different (windchill forecast 59 °F).
Where not to swim in Galveston?
The far East end and far West end of Galveston Island are especially dangerous areas to swim. On the Eastern tip of the Island, the bottom drops off rapidly into the Houston-Galveston Ship Channel, averaging 50ft deep. The wake from passing ships can cause sudden currents and breakers that can catch swimmers off guard.
Is there bacteria in Galveston beach?
You may want to think twice before going for a dip. Eight beaches across the state, including two in Galveston, reported unsafe levels of fecal bacteria more than 25% of days they were tested.
What is the red flag warning in Galveston?
Red: Flown when conditions are determined to be out of the ordinary, such as the presence of strong wind, strong current or large surf. Adult swimmers should stay in water no more than waist deep and non-swimmers and children should be kept along the surf line.
Which beaches have fecal matter?
The Gulf Coast topped the charts with 84% of its beaches experiencing unsafe contamination at least once, while Alaska and Hawaii fared better with only 24% of their beaches affected. Credit: Environment America.
What beach in Texas has the bluest water?
- Balmorhea State Park. katherine.r.roberts. Balmorhea State Park. ...
- South Padre Island. helenn.sg. ...
- Blue Hole Regional Park. fpsperanzini. ...
- Blue Lagoon. sreyacherukuri. ...
- Jacob's Well. carolinehealy. ...
- Hancock Springs Park. austin_vernacular.
Is Galveston water blue now?
June 24, 2023 Updated: June 24, 2023 2:38 p.m. Have the blazing-hot temperatures left you in a beachgoing state of mind? Those who do decide to head to the coast, might just see some bluer-than-normal waters off Galveston this weekend.
What is the cleanest beach in Texas?
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island is home to some of the cleanest beach water in Texas.