Galveston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, let’s talk about what’s happening in Galveston. I’m lookin’ at the next 16 days, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. For the whole run, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells that never really get their act together. Every single session is flagged as “poor surf conditions.” We’re not talking about a few bad days; this is a solid block of flat-to-miniscule waves. There’s a gap right at the start with nothing worth paddling out for, and that’s basically the story for the whole two weeks. It’s one of those periods where the surf just doesn’t show up. Forecasts can change, but right now, the outlook is about as bleak as it gets for wave riding. For any kite surfers out there, that onshore wind and small chop might be more your thing, but for a traditional paddle surfer, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Let’s break down what little action there is. The first real pulse, if you can call it that, comes on Tuesday 25 August afternoon at Galveston (Galveston). You’re lookin’ at a tiny 1 ft swell from the SSE, with a period of just 4 seconds – that’s pure wind slop. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only interesting note. After that, the next few mornings offer nothing.

Wednesday 26 August morning stays in the same boat: 1 ft from the SSW, 4-second period. The wind is light cross-shore, but there’s just no power in the water. The afternoon on the 26th drops even further to less than 1 ft. Thursday 27 August morning has a tiny 2 ft from the SSW, still 4 seconds, with a clean-ish cross-offshore wind, but it’s dead flat.

Moving into the first week of September, it’s more of the same. Monday 07 September sees a minor bump to 3 ft from the SE, but the period is still a pathetic 5 seconds. The combined energy is only 24 (weak energy). This is as big as it gets, and it’s still completely blown out by onshore winds.

The “best” of the lot, if I have to pick one, would be Saturday 29 August morning. It’s a glassy, clean morning with less than 1 ft swell – yes, that’s it. It’s knee-high at best, with a 9-second period, which is the longest period in the whole forecast. That long period would normally be great for structure, but there’s no height to work with. Even that’s a stretch. Honestly, this is a period to leave the boards in the car and watch the horizon. There is no standout session in this entire outlook. The entire run is a write-off for any surfer looking for something to ride.

Rusty.

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