DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach sargassum & beach forecast
Galveston, TX · Upper Texas Coast, United States · 29.295, -94.783
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Questions about DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach
Does Galveston get sargassum (seaweed)?
Rarely. Veabird estimates moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach in fewer than one week in ten in every month. Landings vary by year, wind and currents.
How warm is the water at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach?
About 79°F in October. The sea is warmest in August (about 88°F) and coolest in January (about 57°F).
When is the best time to visit DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for October. October brings about 9 rainy days and a sea near 79°F.
When is hurricane season in Upper Texas Coast?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November and peaks around September. Veabird rates the storm risk in Upper Texas Coast as high compared with the other beaches it covers; flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak months.
What guests say about DoubleTree by Hilton Galveston Beach
Guests like Great location · Friendly and accommodating staff
Watch for Outdated room quality · High prices for poor food quality
- Cleanliness
7.6 - Service
9.1 - Location
9.6 - Room Quality
7.1 - Amenities
8.1 - Value for Money
7.1 - Food and Beverage
6.1 - Overall Experience
8.1
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Sargassum season at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach
Sargassum is rare at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach: Veabird estimates moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach in fewer than one week in ten in every month.
Estimated share of weeks in each month with moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach. Veabird takes the landing season seen on Quintana Roo's beaches (a Puerto Morelos beach camera, 2015–2020, and the Mexican Navy's beach alerts, 2022–2026), the nearest coast with a multi-year beach record (this one has none), and scales it by how often NOAA AOML satellites see notable seaweed within about 20 km of this stretch of coast: 4% of weeks here on average, against 54% off Quintana Roo, so 8% of that season. The satellite share (2016–2024, the top fifth of all coast-weeks, adjusted for this beach's exposure of 68%) measures seaweed offshore, not on the sand: off the Riviera Maya it reads high even in winter, when little lands. Very low under 10%, Low 10–24%, Moderate 25–44%, High 45–69%, Very high 70%+. Beach faces 142°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore. The satellite record as open data.
Weather, water & seaweed by month at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach
Average highs run from about 60°F in January to 87°F in August. The sea is warmest in August (about 88°F) and coolest in January (about 57°F). February, October and November are usually the driest, with about 9 rainy days each; May is the wettest, with about 17 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days | Sargassum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 57°F | 10 | Very low |
| Feb | 61°F | 59°F | 9 | Very low |
| Mar | 68°F | 66°F | 11 | Very low |
| Apr | 74°F | 74°F | 13 | Very low |
| May | 80°F | 80°F | 17 | Very low |
| Jun | 86°F | 85°F | 16 | Very low |
| Jul | 86°F | 87°F | 13 | Very low |
| Aug | 87°F | 88°F | 16 | Very low |
| Sep | 85°F | 86°F | 13 | Very low |
| Oct | 79°F | 79°F | 9 | Very low |
| Nov | 71°F | 72°F | 9 | Very low |
| Dec | 65°F | 63°F | 10 | Very low |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Sargassum is the typical-year estimate described above. Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- None offshore.
- Public cleanup
- Galveston Park Board beach maintenance rakes and uses seaweed for dune building.
- Resort crews
- Seawall-front properties rely on Park Board crews.
- Typical clearing time
- 1–2 days
Safety notes
US domestic
- Rip currents near groins/jetties along the Seawall.
- Portuguese man o' war possible in spring.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Galveston, TX
- The Strand Historic District
- Moody Gardens pyramids
- Pleasure Pier
- Space Center Houston (45 min)
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Nearest airports
- Houston Hobby (HOU), ~62 km
- Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), ~94 km
Nearby resorts
- Hotel Galvez & Spa Galveston, TX · 1 km
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach Galveston, TX · 2 km
- The San Luis Resort Galveston, TX · 3 km
- Hilton Galveston Island Resort Galveston, TX · 3 km
- Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-On The Beach Galveston, TX · 4 km
- Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suites Galveston, TX · 5 km
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