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Coldest beach in Texas in October

84 coastal locations in Texas ranked by their typical October sea temperature. State-wide average in October: 26.7°C.

Coldest in October

Mesquite Point, Sabine Pass

25.8°C

State October average

26.7°C

across 84 coastal locations in Texas

Vs annual mean

+2.9°C

above the year-round state average

What the Texas water feels like in October

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Texas monthly average 16.0°C to 30.1°C
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  • Warmest month August 30.1°C
  • Coldest month February 16.0°C
  • Annual mean 23.8°C
  • Months above 20°C 8 of 12

Where October fits in the year

October sits inside the state pattern shown on the left. Browse a different month for a fresh ranking.

Texas sea temperature map (live)

Today's reading at every Texas beach we track. The list below uses the typical October mean from a decade of daily history.

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Top 50 coldest Texas beaches in October

Sorted by typical October mean. Click any beach for the full location page.

# Location October mean
1 Matagorda City (TCOON) Texas 26.7°C
2 Port Lavaca, Lavaca Causeway, Matagorda Bay Texas 26.7°C
3 Seadrift, San Antonio Bay Texas 26.7°C
4 Crystal Beach Texas 26.6°C
5 Freeport, DOW Barge Canal Texas 26.6°C
6 Freeport SPIP, Freeport Harbor Texas 26.6°C
7 USCG Freeport Texas 26.6°C
8 Galveston Texas 26.5°C
9 San Leon Texas 26.5°C
10 Port Oconnor Texas 26.5°C
11 Clear Lake Shores Texas 26.4°C
12 El Lago Texas 26.4°C
13 Houston Texas 26.4°C
14 Kemah Texas 26.4°C
15 Seabrook Texas 26.4°C
16 Shoreacres Texas 26.4°C
17 Galveston Pier 21, Galveston Channel Texas 26.3°C
18 Galveston Pleasure Pier, Gulf Of Mexico Texas 26.3°C
19 Galveston Railroad Bridge Texas 26.3°C
20 Jamaica Beach, West Bay, Galveston Bay, Texas Texas 26.3°C
21 Port Bolivar, Galveston Bay Texas 26.3°C
22 Texas City, Turning Basin, Galveston Bay, Texas Texas 26.3°C
23 Anahuac Texas 26.2°C
24 Trinity Bay Texas 26.2°C
25 Alligator Point, West Bay, Texas Texas 26.2°C
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26 Christmas Bay, Texas Texas 26.2°C
27 Clear Lake, Galveston Bay Texas 26.2°C
28 Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, Manchester Texas 26.2°C
29 San Luis Pass (TCOON) Texas 26.2°C
30 San Luis Pass, Texas Texas 26.2°C
31 Sabine Bank Lighthouse, Texas Texas 26.2°C
32 Sabine (offshore) Texas 26.2°C
33 Gilchrist, East Bay, Galveston Bay, Texas Texas 26.1°C
34 High Island (TCOON) Texas 26.1°C
35 Barbours Cut, Morgans Point, Galveston Bay Texas 26.1°C
36 Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty Texas 26.1°C
37 Galveston Bay entrance, south jetty, Texas Texas 26.1°C
38 Lynchburg Landing, San Jacinto River, Galveston Bay Texas 26.1°C
39 Point Barrow, Trinity Bay, Galveston Bay, Texas Texas 26.1°C
40 Rollover Pass Texas 26.1°C
41 Round Point, Trinity Bay, Galveston Bay Texas 26.1°C
42 San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Texas 26.1°C
43 Umbrella Point, Trinity Bay Texas 26.1°C
44 Port Arthur Texas 26.0°C
45 Orange (Old Navy Base) Texas 25.8°C
46 Mesquite Point, Sabine Pass Texas 25.8°C
47 Rainbow Bridge, Neches River Texas 25.8°C
48 Sabine Pass (jetty), Texas Texas 25.8°C
49 Sabine Pass (north) Texas 25.8°C
50 Texas Point, Sabine Pass Texas 25.8°C

Warmest 10 in Texas in October

Same data flipped. The warmest spots in the state for this month.

# Location October mean
1 Brownsville Texas 28.0°C
2 Padre Island, Brazos Santiago Pass Texas 27.9°C
3 Laguna Vista Texas 27.9°C
4 Realitos Peninsula Texas 27.9°C
5 Arroyo City Texas 27.9°C
6 Port Isabel Texas 27.9°C
7 South Padre Island Texas 27.9°C
8 Laguna Madre Texas 27.6°C
9 Port Mansfield Texas 27.6°C
10 North Padre Island Texas 27.5°C

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