Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSW swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about Galveston. We're looking at a 16-day window and, to be honest, it's a grim one. There are no good surf options on the table at all. Every single day in the guidance is marked as poor surf conditions, and the scores back that up. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast just doesn't want to play ball. For this area, a blank run like this is more normal than you'd hope, especially in the summer doldrums, so don't throw your boards in the bin just yet. Forecasts can change.
Alright, the first recommendation, such as it is, comes in on Saturday, August 2nd. The afternoon flatness gives way to a brief moment of almost nothing. On Sunday morning, August 3rd, we get the best of a bad bunch. The swell is a pathetic 2 ft from the S, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 13 (23 on Sunday morning) – just a whisper of energy. The one saving grace is that on Sunday afternoon, the wind goes glassy. That's a major positive for cleanliness, but with next to no swell, it’s just a flat, pretty lake. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 87°F.
We then move through a long, monotonous grind. From Monday, August 4th, all the way through to Sunday, August 17th, we are stuck in a pattern of tiny 0.7 ft to 3 ft swells from the S or SSE. The periods are short, between 4 and 6 seconds. The combined energy figures are all weak, ranging from just 11 up to 55. The prevailing winds are onshore or cross-onshore, making the weak, short-period bump even uglier. There’s no standout, no hidden gem, no day worth paddling out for. It’s all tiny, wind-affected, and poor. There is no swell over 5 ft, so beginners wouldn't be out of their depth, but there's literally nothing to surf. Given the small size and onshore wind at a beach setup, this would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
In short, save your energy, wax up another board for a different day, or plan a trip. There's nothing to get excited about here. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 19 | 56 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 37 | 55 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:52PM0.34m | 7:52AM0.38m | 7:20PM0.32m | 7:57AM0.37m | 9:06PM0.31m | 7:50AM0.37m | 11:12PM0.34m | 7:28AM0.39m | 6:54AM0.43m | 6:18AM0.47m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.07m | 1:35PM0.20m | 1:05AM0.15m | 2:18PM0.14m | 1:37AM0.23m | 3:07PM0.06m | 2:07AM0.32m | 4:03PM-0.01m | 5:07PM-0.07m | 6:14PM-0.13m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 10 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | — | S 5 | SW 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 2 | — | 37 | 55 | — | 17 | 5 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 9 | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | NW 3 | — | S 5 | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 4 | SW 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 19 | 56 | 1 | — | 12 | — | 7 | 31 | — | 11 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 20 | — | — | 19 | — | 20 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1439 | 1330 | 1322 | 1307 | 687 | 750 | 1295 | 1311 | 1311 | 1296 | 1295 | 1335 | 1295 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1330 | 1295 | 1330 |
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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).
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