Hurricane Helene Leaves Galveston Water Crystal Clear

If you are waiting for the perfect opportunity to get to the Texas coast this is it. The blue water is confirmed from Galveston to Surfside Beach, Texas. 

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On a TikTok post by daddyshawns you can see crystal-clear water on the islands. This is a quick turnaround from the murky brown water we usually see on Texas beaches.

Residents and frequent visitors are accustomed to these changes. If you just want to enjoy some clear water, now is the time.

Wind Attributes To Water Colors In Galveston

The Gulf Coast water is always changing colors. According to visitgalveston.com it is a sea of many shades.

If the water is clear, it will reflect the color of the sky. The water will be very blue if it's a sunny, clear, low-wind day like today.

Sediment from the mouth of the Mississippi River is the main reason the water appears murky black to coffee brown. Hurricane Helene's recent devastation, on the other side of the gulf, was essentially like giving the pool a backflush. 

Fall Is The Best Chance For Blue Water In Galveston

It's a shame this phenomenon doesn't happen more over the summer. A persistent south wind brings in clearer, saltier water in autumn.

This time of year the sediment coming from the mouth of the Mississippi drops off considerably. The lack of rain in the states that run off into the river leads to clearer waters coming to the Gulf of Mexico.

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A quick weekend getaway with the family might be in order.

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