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Can you swim at Matagorda Island State Park - Backside 3 today?

9.1GLASS

Glass · 9.1

Water is 81 °F, measured at NDBC buoy PCNT2 (8773701 - Port O'Connor, Matagorda Bay, TX) (PCNT2). Moderate waves around 3.1 ft, moderate wind at 15 mph.

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The readings

  • Water temperature
    81 °F
    NDBC buoy PCNT2 (8773701 - Port O'Connor, Matagorda Bay, TX) (PCNT2) (measured) · fetched
    Glass
  • Water quality
    No reading
    Advisories are published by the state beach program (see below)
    –
  • Waves
    3.1 ft
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Wind
    15 mph
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Air temperature
    75 °F
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • UV index
    UV 0 · low
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    –
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

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Questions about Matagorda Island State Park - Backside 3

Is it safe to swim at Matagorda Island State Park - Backside 3 today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 9.1 out of 10 (Glass), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Matagorda Island State Park - Backside 3?

The latest reading is 81 °F. The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Matagorda Island State Park - Backside 3?

This beach is monitored under the U.S. BEACH Act. Advisories and closures are published by the state or local program listed in EPA BEACON; check it before you swim.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.