Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with 34 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break down what we've got for the Galveston area for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's looking pretty flat and sad out there for quite a stretch, so don't rush to grab your board just yet.
We’re starting from Wednesday the 12th and honestly, there’s virtually nothing ridable for the entire first week. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 2 ft and the period is short—usually around 4 or 5 seconds—which means weak, crumbly little waves with no power. The combined wave energy is really low, barely reaching two-digit figures like (13) or (26) at best, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore out of the south, keeping things choppy. Water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 87°, but that’s not gonna help the waves.
There is a gap of several days with no surf worth mentioning. A few days around the 16th and 17th see the wind turning light offshore or even glassy from the west, which cleans things up, but the swell is just pitiful—1 ft to 2 ft with no energy. It’s like a lake out there.
The same story continues through the second week. From the 20th through to the end of the month, the swell stays below 2 ft, mostly around 0.3 ft to 1 ft with short periods of 3 to 6 seconds. The combined energy drops into single digits, like (4) or (2). Even the clean morning windows on the 26th and 27th with light offshore winds still only offer tiny, knee-high dribbles.
So, what’s the standout? There isn't one. The best-case scenario is a morning like Sunday the 16th or Monday the 17th, when the wind is light and offshore or glassy, but with waves only 1 ft to 2 ft and no period, it’s really just a paddle and a tan. Forecasts can change, though, so don’t lose all hope, but right now the entire 16-day window is a bust for surf. For a break like Galveston, which is a breakwater setup and already inconsistent, this kind of blank run is pretty normal for this time of year. You might be better off looking for other things to do on the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 10 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:08PM0.45m | 6:34AM0.43m | 4:28PM0.43m | 6:51AM0.41m | 5:45PM0.41m | 7:06AM0.39m | 7:05PM0.39m | 7:19AM0.38m | 8:33PM0.37m | 7:27AM0.37m | 10:17PM0.37m | 7:19AM0.38m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM0.38m | 10:58PM-0.11m | 11:25AM0.31m | 11:43PM-0.03m | 12:08PM0.24m | 00:25AM0.06m | 12:54PM0.17m | 1:04AM0.16m | 1:42PM0.11m | 1:39AM0.26m | 2:32PM0.07m | 2:04AM0.34m | 3:27PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 9 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 5 | S 11 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 15 | — | — | 25 | 21 | — | 17 | 19 | — | 11 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | SE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | — | — | 26 | — | — | 18 | — | 7 | 11 | — | 7 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1469 | 1330 | 1335 | 1452 | 1330 | 1335 | 1437 | 1330 | 1296 | 1435 | 1296 | 1295 | 1493 | 1330 | 1295 | 1435 | 1300 |
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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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