Macfadden Beach
4.6★ · 22 Google ratings, Texas
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Water
90°F
Length
2.2 miles of shoreline
Sand
170 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 17% of 46 over the limit · 2025
Map of Macfadden Beach
Guide
Good to know
Beach has black mud, minimal waves
Expect black mud near the waterline rather than sand and very calm water conditions.
Best for dog walks and shells
The beach works well for walking dogs and exploring for seashells in a relatively uncrowded setting.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Verify road access before visiting
At least one visitor reported being unable to reach the beach due to lack of access roads.
Water quality concerns noted
Reviewers report dirty water from nearby oil refineries and mention debris like shrimp in the water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
90°F · clear
Water
90°F
Waves
1.3 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the S
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:39 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:54 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:37 PM.
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Macfadden Beach?
70 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Macfadden Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
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