This magical Gulf Coast lagoon is the perfect Texas escape, boasting clear waters and abundant marine life to enjoy while snorkeling, kayaking, or boating.

Blue/clear - Light winds allowing sediment to retreat, or winds from the south that push high-salinity water up the coast Green - Likely the presence of organic phytoplankton ...

How Texas Gulf Coast water color can change from brown to blue It's a day-to-day thing, really, that makes the hue of the Gulf. By Timothy Malcolm , Weekend Editor June 5, 2025 ...

Visitors to Galveston's beaches earlier this week enjoyed the rare treat of looking into the water and seeing their feet. The clear water was reportedly waist-deep at one point.

This side-by-side composite image shows how Galveston's water can fluctuate from bright blue to a murky brown or green color. The left photo is from Friday, June 3, while the right is from 2019.