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Matagorda Beach
4.5★ · 1,607 Google ratings · Matagorda, Texas
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
250 yd away · paid
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
170 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
88°F
Length
5.5 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Good · 2% of 46 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Matagorda Beach
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1Parking250 yd from the listing2Restrooms and showers225 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for seashells and sunsets
Reviewers consistently report abundant large shells and intensely colored sunsets, making this ideal for collecting and photography.
Have 4WD for summer visits
Sand becomes soft and difficult to navigate mid-year, though some sedans manage by staying near the water line.
Buy $10 beach driving permit first
You can drive directly onto the beach with a permit purchased at the visitor center before crossing the bridge.
Arrive early or visit weekdays
Late afternoon arrivals mean most shops and facilities close by 5pm; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
89°F · mostly clear
Water
88°F
Waves
1.3 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 11:12 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:21 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:33 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 6420 FM Rd 2031, Matagorda, TX 77457
🅿 Parking 250 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 170 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Matagorda Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Matagorda Beach?
170 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 Matagorda Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
When is Matagorda Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
