Galveston Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.31° N 94.77° W

Galveston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galveston sea temperature is
30.5° C
1.2° 

Galveston surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Galveston surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSE swell with 60 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in Galveston.

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you: the next 16 days are a tough stretch for surfers. The first hint of anything remotely rideable is Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, but even then it’s a struggle. The swell is tiny, at just 2 ft from the SSE, with a short, weak period of 4 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 15 — that’s basically flat. On top of that, the wind is blowing onshore from the S at 12 mph, making a mess of things. The water’s warm, sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that doesn’t help the surf.

The pattern just doesn’t improve. Day after day, we’re stuck with weak, wind-affected slop. The swell height barely creeps above 3 ft, only reaching that on Friday afternoon, August 14th, but with a period of just 6 seconds and onshore wind, it’s just bumpy, closed-out junk. The best wind we see in the whole run is a few brief windows of clean conditions, like Sunday morning, August 16th, with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is only 2 ft.

There is a standout moment, but it’s a long way off. On Sunday, August 23rd, we get a morning of glassy conditions with zero wind, but the swell is a pathetic 0.3 ft from the SE. The combined energy is just 7. It’s flat, but it’s pretty. Then Monday, August 24th, morning is glassy again with a tiny 1 ft SSE swell. For a prone paddle surfer, there’s nothing here that’s worth suiting up for. This setup looks far more interesting for a kite surfer than anyone on a foamie or a shortboard.

The breakwater here is an inconsistent spot, and this run is a perfect example of why. The crowd factor is a "sometimes" concern, but with no surf, there won’t be anyone out. The overall picture is bleak: the entire 16-day window is a write-off for any quality surf. We’ve got a stretch of over two weeks with zero recommendations. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not abnormal.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.5
S
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
10
9
13
20
26
25
33
32
53
32
26
28
33
22
22
20
12
7
6
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
S
20
SSW
25
S
30
S
25
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
20
S
5
W
15
SSE
20
SSW
10
W
15
SSE
25
SSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:17AM0.46m
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
Low Tide
10:10PM-0.17m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:02
8:01
8:00
8:00
7:59
7:58
7:57
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Temp °C
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
Feels °C
31
31
31
30
31
30
30
32
31
31
31
32
30
29
33
31
31
32
31
30
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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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