Surf Forecasts:
Galveston - Flagship Pier surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston - Flagship Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Galveston - Flagship Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston - Flagship Pier in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston - Flagship Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks ain't pretty for surfers. Grab a cold one and let's get through it.
We're looking at a long, quiet stretch here with no standouts on offer. Right from the start, through basically the whole 16-day window, it's all "poor surf conditions" for Galveston - Flagship Pier. That means you're staring down the barrel of a lot of flat days with very minimal wave energy.
The very first session on the list, Wednesday the 22nd morning, has a tiny 1 ft SSW swell with a weak 4-second period. The combined energy is a measly 6, which is weak as dishwater. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 12 mph so the water will be clean, but there's just no power behind it. The water is a warm 86°, which is about average for this time of year.
The only period that even hints at something is the tail end. On the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August, we get a bump up to a 4 ft SSW swell. The period is still short at 5 seconds, but the combined energy climbs to 108, so there's a bit more push. Wind is cross-offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. That's the best of a bad lot, but it's still only rated as "poor surf conditions." Given the beach setup, don't expect much shape.
For the rest of the run, you're looking at tiny waves, mushy conditions, and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds chopping things up. It's a real bummer, but sometimes the Gulf just goes flat. Forecasts can always change, but for now, keep your board in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 3 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 71 | 71 | 31 | 25 | 36 | 28 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 18 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:57AM0.41m | 5:31AM0.43m | 6:00AM0.45m | 6:21AM0.44m | 6:33AM0.44m | 6:43AM0.43m | 1:20PM0.40m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:24PM-0.04m | 7:14PM-0.06m | 8:01PM-0.08m | 8:45PM-0.09m | 9:24PM-0.09m | 10:00PM-0.09m | 11:57AM0.40m | 10:32PM-0.08m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 8 | SE 7 | SW 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 39 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | S 9 | SE 5 | SE 9 | E 5 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 14 | — | 71 | 71 | 31 | 25 | 36 | 28 | 15 | 20 | 3 | — | 5 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1294 | 1436 | 66 | 66 | 1167 | 1218 | 1337 | 1332 | 1294 | 1294 | 1451 | 1294 | 1306 | 1294 | 1332 | 1337 | 1436 | 1332 | 1337 | 1434 | 1332 |
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