Crystal Beach or Galveston Beach today?
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas · Galveston, Texas — 26 km apart
Updated 6:03 AM CDT
89Crystal Beach
vs
90Galveston Beach
Too close to call today. Crystal Beach scores 89 and Galveston Beach scores 90, 26 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Crystal Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Galveston Beach for walking & shelling, surfing — walking & shelling 92 vs 77.
| Activity | Crystal Beach | Galveston Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 77 | 92 | Galveston Beach |
| Surfing | 21 | 31 | Galveston Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Crystal Beach | Galveston Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 88°F | 88°F |
| Wave height | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 78°F | 81°F |
| Wind | 22 mph | 10 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 10:42 AM | Low 10:42 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Crystal Beach or Galveston Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (89 and 90), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Crystal Beach and Galveston Beach?
About 26 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.