
Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, SSW swell with 24 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got on tap for Galveston over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long dry spell to start, with pretty much no real surf activity to speak of for several days. The first ten days or so are mostly flat or just tiny, messy junk. We don’t see anything worth paddling out for until the very end of July, and even then, it’s marginal.
The first solid look comes on the morning of Thursday, 1 August. The wind finally plays ball, swinging out of the northwest offshore, keeping things clean. Swell is coming up from the south at a tiny 2.6 ft, with a period of 5 seconds – so it’s short period, weak windswell. The combined energy is just a whisper at 52. It’s surfable for the absolute beginner, but honestly, it’s flat and ordinary. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.
Then, Sunday, 2 August morning is a tease. Glassy conditions, clear skies, and that same 2.6 ft south swell. The energy is still weak at 36. It’ll be clean as a whistle, but the lack of power means you’ll be doing a lot of waiting for tiny lines. Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. The afternoon goes to crap with a storm risk and onshore wind.
For the best of the bunch, you’re looking at Monday, 3 August in the morning. We get glassy conditions again with a light southeast breeze, and that 2.6 ft south swell is hanging in there with a combined energy of 47. It’s still weak windswell, but it’s the cleanest, most ridable option we’ve seen. Not a standout by any stretch, but given the barren run we’ve had, it’s the one to target if you’ve got a foamie and low expectations. Remember, Galveston is a breakwater setup, and it’s inconsistent – so don’t expect much. On the plus side, it’s beginner friendly and crowds are only sometimes a problem.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
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5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:02PM0.29m | 9:13AM0.34m | 00:16AM0.31m | 9:13AM0.34m | 4:35AM0.36m | 4:57AM0.41m | 5:31AM0.43m | 6:00AM0.45m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:40PM0.11m | 2:55AM0.21m | 4:37PM0.05m | 3:31AM0.30m | 5:31PM0.00m | 6:24PM-0.04m | 7:14PM-0.06m | 8:01PM-0.08m | 8:45PM-0.09m | ||||||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSW 4 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 5 | S 11 | — | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | S 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | S 8 | SE 5 | S 8 | SE 7 | S 8 |
5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 8 | S 6 | — | E 5 | — |
4 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 4 | SW 4 | WNW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
2 | 3 | 11 | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 24 | — | 13 | 20 | — | 6 | 7 | — | 3 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1330 | 1435 | 1298 | 1311 | 1433 | 1295 | 1335 | 1435 | 1295 | 1335 | 1480 | 1295 | 772 | 1437 | 1300 | 1296 | 1311 | 1295 | 1295 | 1298 | 1307 |
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Information about the Galveston Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Galveston provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Galveston can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Galveston 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) 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 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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