United States
Texas · Gulf of Mexico

Matagorda Beach

Popular Texas beach near Matagorda.

Very warm water with a moderate swell and a strong wind — tough conditions for unprotected swimming.

Sea temperature now
29.4°Ctropical
Good
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
29.2°C
Wave height
1.2 m
Wind
36.1 km/h
UV index
0.0 UV index

Location

Matagorda Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

No wetsuit

At 29.4°C the water is warm enough to swim and surf in just a swimsuit or boardshorts.

Surf & watersports
Tropical-feel conditions. Most swimmers stay comfortable for an hour or more without thermal protection. UV exposure is the bigger risk — sunscreen and a rash vest are worth packing.
Open-water swimming
Open-water swims of 60+ minutes feel comfortable with no neoprene.

Recommendation tuned for Matagorda Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Matagorda Beach today?

The sea is currently 29.4°C — good swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.

Key takeaways
  • • Located in Texas, United States (Gulf of Mexico).
  • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
  • • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

16°C30°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Apr – May – Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct – Nov

MonthSeaComfort
Jan16°CBracing
Feb16°CBracing
Mar19°CPleasant
Apr23°CWarm
May26°CHot
Jun29°CHot
Jul30°CHot
Aug30°CHot
Sep29°CHot
Oct26°CHot
Nov21°CPleasant
Dec18°CPleasant

Nearby beaches

The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.