Crystal Beach or Galveston Beach today?
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas · Galveston, Texas — 26 km apart
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
96Crystal Beach
vs
95Galveston Beach
Too close to call today. Crystal Beach scores 96 and Galveston Beach scores 95, 26 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 26 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Crystal Beach | Galveston Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 88 | 88 | tie |
| Families with kids | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 89 | 89 | tie |
| Surfing | 59 | 59 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Crystal Beach | Galveston Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 82°F | 82°F |
| Wave height | 2.6 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 80°F | 81°F |
| Wind | 13 mph | 12 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 11:12 AM | Low 11:12 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 (96 and 95), 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.