Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SE swell with 31 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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 going on in our neck of the woods.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a tough stretch for surfers around Galveston. The pickings are slim, and I mean really slim. From the start of the period right through to the end, the swell is tiny and the wind is almost always working against us. This is a pretty normal blank run for this area, so don't let it get you down. Forecasts can change, but right now, there isn't a single standout day.
We’re looking at a long gap of over two weeks with no real surf on offer. The very first recommendation kicks off on Tuesday, August 4th, but it's a non-starter. The swell is a pathetic 1.0ft from the S with a period of only 4 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 7. The wind is a light cross-onshore, but it's just not enough to save it. The water is warm at 87°F, which is about average for the time of year, but you’ll be floating on a lake.
The whole run is like this: tiny, weak swell from the S or SSE, with periods mostly between 4 and 6 seconds, and the combined energy reading barely breaks into double digits, topping out at a weak 43 on August 9th. The wind is persistently cross-onshore or onshore, often blowing a moderate breeze at 12 to 16 mph, which just chops up the already tiny surf. There’s a morning on August 19th with a light cross-shore breeze from the WSW, but the swell is still only 1ft with a 4-second period and a combined energy of just 11. It’s pure frustration.
The biggest issue is the swell size. It never gets above 2ft, and the period is so short that there’s no power behind it. The wave comment for every single session is "poor surf conditions," and the score out of 10 is zero across the board. There is no point even thinking about paddling out for a proper session. With the wind and the tiny, weak swell, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, keep your boards waxed and your eyes on the horizon. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 |
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 kJ | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 22 | 15 | 25 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:12PM0.34m | 7:28AM0.39m | 6:54AM0.43m | 6:18AM0.47m | 5:13AM0.50m | 5:19AM0.52m | 5:39AM0.52m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.06m | 2:07AM0.32m | 4:03PM-0.01m | 5:07PM-0.07m | 6:14PM-0.13m | 7:19PM-0.17m | 8:21PM-0.20m | 9:18PM-0.20m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 6 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 6 | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 23 | 19 | — | 14 | — | — | 15 | 25 | — | 9 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | S 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SE 3 | SE 5 | — | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 6 | — | 12 | 11 | 20 | 24 | 24 | — | 19 | 13 | — | 11 | 22 | — | 18 | 22 | — | 13 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1311 | 1307 | 1295 | 1311 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1437 | 1330 | 1335 | 1343 | 1295 | 1295 | 1435 | 1295 | 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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