Crystal Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Crystal Beach, Texas
Updated 6:03 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
77/100
- 82°F, wind 22 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- ⚠ 47% chance of rain
- ⚠ Gusts to 26 mph
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
89/100
- 91°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
88/100
- 90°F, wind 12 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 5:05 AM | 2.1 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 10:42 AM | 1.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 3:53 PM | 1.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 10:15 PM | 0.4 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 88°F. That is 1° below the August average of 89°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 89 out of 100 — great. The best window is midday (11 AM – 3 PM).
How warm is the water at Crystal Beach?
About 88°F. That is 1° below the August average of 89°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.