
Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 1.1m 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking in the surf department.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch is looking pretty flat and lifeless. There are no solid swell windows. The whole period is marked by weak, short-period wind slop and onshore breezes that’ll keep things messy. We’ve got a long, quiet run ahead.
Starting from Wednesday July 29th, right through the first few days, it's all small. We’re talking swell heights of just 1ft to 2ft, with periods hanging around 4 to 5 seconds. That’s barely enough to roll over, and the wind’s mostly cross-on or onshore, kicking up chop. Thursday July 30th has a tiny bump to 3ft in the morning, but with a weak cross breeze and only 5-second period, it’s still poor. By Friday and into the weekend, we’re stuck in the same rut – tiny swell and moderate winds ruining any chance of a clean face. The combined swell energy is weak, with readings mostly between 9 and 49.
There’s a brief moment on Monday August 3rd morning at Galveston where the wind goes glassy from the northwest. The swell is pathetically small though – just 1ft – and the combined energy is only 20. It’s clean but there’s nothing to ride.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From Tuesday August 5th onward, it’s the same story: tiny 1ft to 2ft wind slop, periods maxing out at 6 seconds, and combined energy values staying under 35. A few mornings like Sunday August 9th show a clean look with light offshore or cross-off wind, but the swell is pitiful. There is no stand-out day, no wave worth paddling for.
Water temperature at Galveston is running about 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season.
Honestly, this whole 16-day stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing with the persistent onshore flow than for paddle surfing. I wouldn’t even bother checking the cam. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 |
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6 | 13 | 16 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 15 | 29 | 64 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:34PM0.39m | 7:11AM0.42m | 3:34PM0.37m | 7:27AM0.41m | 4:38PM0.36m | 7:42AM0.40m | 5:52PM0.34m | 7:52AM0.38m | 7:20PM0.32m | 7:57AM0.37m | 9:06PM0.31m | 7:50AM0.37m | 11:12PM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:32AM0.38m | 11:02PM-0.07m | 11:52AM0.35m | 11:31PM-0.04m | 12:22PM0.31m | 00:01AM0.01m | 12:57PM0.27m | 00:32AM0.07m | 1:35PM0.20m | 1:05AM0.15m | 2:18PM0.14m | 1:37AM0.23m | 3:07PM0.06m | 2:07AM0.32m | |||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 5 | — |
3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 20 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 7 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | S 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | W 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 |
6 | 13 | 16 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 15 | 29 | 64 | 8 | — | 2 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1429 | 1330 | 750 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1597 | 1296 | 65 | 1295 | 428 | 184 | 1296 | 1295 | 1298 | 1331 | 1295 |
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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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