Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The surf forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| 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 be straight with you – this 16-day window for Galveston is a tough one. The pattern is stubborn, with only tiny, weak swells and a lot of wind from the wrong directions. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for anything epic.
The first week is a write-off. From Tuesday 28th July right through to the end of the month, we’re dealing with nothing but knee-high slop, mostly 1ft to 2ft. The swell period is a miserable 4 to 5 seconds, so it’s all wind-slop with no push. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 9 and 17, and with a persistent southeast wind, it’s going to be choppy and messy. The best you’ll see is a gentle cross-shore, but it’s still poor surf. Not worth paddling out for.
Then we go into the first week of August, and it’s more of the same. Saturday 1st August sees a slight bump in the morning with a clean 2ft from the SSW (combined energy 18) and a cross-offshore wind, but it’s a flash in the pan. By afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it’s all over. Sunday 2nd August offers a similar short-lived clean window in the morning, 2ft from the S (combined energy 30), but again, it’s a small window of glassy conditions before the wind messes it up. The rest of that week is a battle against moderate to fresh onshore winds, with the swell staying under 3ft and the combined energy struggling to hit 50. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The second week of the forecast, from 6th August onwards, is more of the same story. There are two mornings that stand out – Thursday 6th August and Friday 7th August – both with glassy conditions and a light wind. But the swell is tiny, only 1ft to 2ft from the SSE (combined energy 12 to 20). It’s flat, really. The rest of the time it’s onshore wind and chest-high nothing. The best part of the whole 16-day run is probably the Sunday 2nd August morning, but it’s still a very small, clean wave. If you’re desperate for a splash, keep an eye on those glassy mornings, but don’t drive far.
There really isn’t a standout. This is a classic Galveston summer pattern – small, windy, and poor. It’s frustrating, but it’s not unusual for this area. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 17 | 34 | 66 | 30 | 36 | 51 | 27 | 31 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:43AM0.43m | 1:20PM0.40m | 6:55AM0.43m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:57AM0.40m | 10:32PM-0.08m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 30 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | W 3 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 10 | 10 | — | 12 | 15 | — | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 17 | 34 | 66 | 3 | 36 | 51 | 27 | 31 | 35 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1335 | 1435 | 1335 | 1335 | 1437 | 876 | 1364 | 1437 | 772 | 772 | 1437 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1311 | 40 | 1311 | 1311 | 1295 | 1295 | 1296 |
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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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