Surfside Beach, TX
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Crowd Alert
Crowd Alert: Beach at capacity from 3 PM-6 PM — consider alternative times
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 12 PM-2 PM (UV Index 8)
About This Beach
Surfside Beach in Texas offers a unique blend of convenience and natural beauty. The ability to drive directly onto the beach with a permit is a major draw, allowing for easy setup and minimizing the need to carry heavy gear. While generally clean, the reviews reveal inconsistent cleanliness of the restrooms and varying levels of crowd density depending on the day and time. The beach is popular with families and pet owners, who appreciate the generally calm water and shallow areas.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 8/9/2026, 8:45:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 83° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 85° | 2 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 86° | 4 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 88° | 5 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 88° | 7 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 89° | 8 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 88° | 8 | 10 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 8/9/2026, 8:45:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 88°F | 2 ft | 4s | ↘ SE | +0.4 ft |
| 09:00 | 88°F | 2 ft | 4s | ↘ SE | +0.4 ft |
| 10:00 | 88°F | 1.9 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | +0.2 ft |
| 11:00 | 88°F | 1.9 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | +0.1 ft |
| 12:00 | 88°F | 1.9 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | -0.1 ft |
| 13:00 | 88°F | 1.9 ft | 4s | ↘ SE | -0.4 ft |
| 14:00 | 88°F | 1.9 ft | 4s | ↘ SE | -0.8 ft |