Crystal Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Crystal Beach, Texas
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 82°F, wind 11 mph
- Low UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
91/100
- 82°F, wind 14 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
96/100
- 83°F, wind 14 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 11:12 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 7:35 PM | 2.5 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Galveston Pleasure Pier · 26.2 km away.
About Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach sits on the Texas coast, where the water runs from about 56°F in January to 89°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 89°F in August and dropping to about 56°F in January.
Today it is 82°F. That is 2° above the October average of 80°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Galveston Pleasure Pier about 26.2 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Crystal Beach?
We score today 96 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Crystal Beach?
About 82°F. That is 2° above the October average of 80°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Galveston Pleasure Pier about 26.2 km away on the open coast.