Galveston - Flagship Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.31° N 94.76° W

Galveston - Flagship Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galveston - Flagship Pier sea temperature is
30.5° C
1.5° 

Galveston - Flagship Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Galveston - Flagship Pier surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston - Flagship Pier this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Galveston - Flagship Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston - Flagship Pier over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Galveston - Flagship Pier is a tough one to call. The forecast is basically a long stretch of very small, weak, and mostly messy conditions. We’re looking at a whole lot of waist-high or smaller slop, with challenging winds knocking it around. There’s a real gap here with no proper surf to recommend.

Let’s start with the first week. From Friday, July 10th, right through to the end of Sunday, July 19th, it’s pretty grim. We’re seeing swell heights stuck at 2 ft for days, with a short, weak period of 4 to 5 seconds and combined wave energy barely cracking 16 to 45 – which is just weak. The wind is either cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and messy. The water temperature is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The skies are mostly risky with thunderstorms early on, so it’s not a great time to get wet. The swell is coming from the SSE, which is pretty much straight onshore for this spot, and at 2 ft, there’s simply no push.

The only faint glimmer of hope in this first stretch is the morning of Monday, July 20th. The wind switches to a light WNW cross-off at 6 mph, and the wave comment calls it “clean.” The swell is still tiny at 1 ft from the SSW, but it’s better than the rest. It’s a short window of clean conditions, but the size is basically flat.

Now, look at the second week. Things start to shift a little. The morning of Tuesday, July 21st, sees a similar clean setup with a light WNW cross-off and 2 ft from the SSW. It’s still small, but clean.

The standout of the entire 16 days, without a doubt, is the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd. We finally get a glassy morning with the wind switching to SSW at just 3 mph. The swell pushes up to 3 ft from the SSW, with a period of 5 seconds and combined energy hitting 48. It’s not a big swell, but for this stretch, it’s the best wave shape we’re going to see. The water is still about average for the time of year. This is your best bet for a clean, rideable session, though expect crowds to be possible as it’s the only decent option.

After that, Thursday, July 23rd, and Friday, July 24th, mornings offer clean, cross-off winds from the SW and WSW, with swell holding around 3 ft from the south. The combined energy climbs to 55 and 80, which is still weak to moderate. The swell direction is swinging more southerly, which is a touch better, but the period is still short (5 to 6 seconds), so it’ll be a bit weak and soft. The wind picks up in the afternoons, so you’re strictly looking at the early windows.

The final morning, Saturday, July 25th, is similar – clean with a cross-off WSW wind, 3 ft from the south, and 64 combined energy. It’s the same story: a decent morning session before the onshore winds ruin it.

Overall, the best on offer is the glassy morning of the 22nd. It’s not a surfer’s paradise, but it’s the only chance for a clean, fun wave in this whole run. The rest is just waiting for a better forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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0.6
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0.6
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0.6
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0.6
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
17
17
17
25
15
15
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41
13
11
15
28
37
42
32
21
26
27
16
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
25
SSE
15
E
25
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25
SSE
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SSE
25
SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:05AM0.49m
5:51AM0.51m
6:31AM0.52m
7:06AM0.50m
1:59PM0.45m
7:37AM0.46m
3:36PM0.42m
8:03AM0.43m
5:04PM0.39m
8:25AM0.40m
Low Tide
7:27PM-0.18m
8:24PM-0.24m
9:21PM-0.27m
10:16PM-0.27m
11:40AM0.44m
11:08PM-0.24m
12:08PM0.40m
11:59PM-0.19m
12:54PM0.33m
00:46AM-0.10m
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8:19
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7
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Temp °C
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29
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29
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29
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27
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Feels °C
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Information about the Galveston - Flagship Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Galveston - Flagship Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Galveston - Flagship Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Galveston - Flagship Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Galveston - Flagship Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Galveston - Flagship Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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