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Swell turns live marine and weather data into a single 0–100 Beach Score for
4,805+ US beaches, refreshed every 15 minutes, and rates 16
activities from swimming to surfing to fishing — so you always know where to go
and what to do when you arrive.
How Swell works
- Search any of 4,805+ US beaches, or let Swell find the best ones near you right now.
- Read the live Beach Score — marine and weather conditions distilled into one 0–100 number.
- Check today's activity ratings, tide times and a 7-day outlook before you go.
Today's top-scoring beaches in the US
- Swan Point Park, Calhoun County, TX — Beach Score 100
- Beach Front Pavilion & Park, Seadrift, TX — Beach Score 100
- Pirates' Beach, Galveston, TX — Beach Score 100
- Thrive Beach, Cameron County, TX — Beach Score 100
- Park Road 100 Bay Access, South Padre Island, TX — Beach Score 100
- Bermuda Beach, Galveston, TX — Beach Score 100
- South Padre Island Beach Access #3, South Padre Island, TX — Beach Score 100
- South Padre Island Beach Access #6, South Padre Island, TX — Beach Score 100
- Atwood Park, East Cameron, TX — Beach Score 100
- Sunny Beach, Galveston, TX — Beach Score 100
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