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Matagorda is an intermediate boat dive site in Texas, United States with depths of up to 18.3 m (60 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Red snapper. Recent reports put the water around 31°C (88°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 31°C · seasonal avg 30°C
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First light 6:42 · Sunrise 7:06 · Sunset 19:32
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.9 km from site · graded 1h ago
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No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
August hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
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Data updated June 2026
The Matagorda Nearshore Reef (TPWD site BA-439) is a 160-acre artificial reef in Texas state waters of the Gulf of Mexico, roughly 10 miles off the Matagorda County coast. Built under the Texas Parks and Wildlife Artificial Reef Program with Deepwater Horizon restoration funds, it consists of three-sided concrete pyramids (8 ft tall, 10 ft bases) placed on sandy bottom in about 60 feet of water. The structures were deployed to create hard-bottom habitat for Gulf marine life and to give anglers and divers an accessible nearshore destination, part of the largest nearshore reefing effort in the program's history.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Matagorda is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed maximum depth is 18.3 metres (60 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.
Matagorda reaches a maximum depth of 18.3 metres (60 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Matagorda is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.
Divers at Matagorda in United States commonly report sightings of Red snapper. Red snapper is recorded as common sightings. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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