Surfside Beach Shoreline Stabilization Feasibility Study

Summary

The Village of Surfside (VOS) Gulf shoreline has experienced long term erosion estimated at a rate of 4 ft/year (TX BEG, 2004). However, the erosion has recently accelerated and is estimated at rate of 26 ft/year based on surveys collected from November 2004 through November 2006. The accelerated erosion has diminished the width of the public beach, increased damage to public infrastructure during high tide events, and significantly reduced public safety and use of the beach. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has initiated a Shoreline Stabilization Feasibility Study to identify causes of erosion along the VOS Gulf of Mexico shoreline and to determine feasible alternatives (if any) to prevent and/or reduce shoreline erosion.  The goal of the Shoreline Stabilization Feasibility Study is to identify feasible structural and/or non-structural engineered alternatives to stabilize the VOS Gulf shoreline for the next 25 years.  The study goal will be achieved by identifying cause(s) of accelerated erosion and developing, analyzing and selecting alternatives to stabilize shoreline.