Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SE swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you what we’ve got on the cards for Galveston. It’s a long stretch of quiet, so don’t get your hopes up too early.
Well, let’s be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real bummer for surf. From Wednesday the 8th of July right through to Sunday the 19th, we’re looking at a solid run of tiny, weak, and messy conditions. We’re talking swell heights barely pushing 1 ft to 3 ft most days, with periods as short as 4 to 5 seconds – that’s just wind chop, not proper waves. The combined energy is mostly weak, sitting between 7 and 74, which is nothing to write home about. On top of that, a lot of those days have onshore or cross-onshore breezes, and even some storm risk, so the water’s going to be choppy and blown out. For a breakwater setup like Galveston, that’s not the recipe for a good session. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, there’s a small window that shows a little more life. On Saturday the 18th of July in the morning, we finally see some change. The swell picks up to 4 ft out of the southeast, with a period stretching to 9 seconds – that’s a bit of groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 216, which is moderate, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the WSW at 9 mph. That’s not perfect, but it’s the most interesting we’ve seen. This break is inconsistent and for beginners, so don't expect a world-class day, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that Saturday morning is your best shot. The swell direction is southeast, which is not quite the optimum southeast, but close enough. Just be aware, this break can draw a crowd sometimes, so you might have company.
Sunday the 19th of July morning also offers a clean window with 3 ft swell and a cross-offshore wind from the west at 12 mph, but the energy drops to 101, and the period is only 7 seconds – less grunt.
So, honestly, the standout is that Saturday morning (18th July). Everything else is a write-off. If you’re a kitesurfer, you might find more fun on the afternoons with stronger onshore winds, but for a paddle surfer, this is a lean period. That’s just how it goes here sometimes – forecasts can change, but as it stands, be patient.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSW 4 |
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 kJ | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 17 | 39 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:19AM0.36m | 2:45AM0.37m | 8:43AM0.39m | 4:10AM0.44m | 5:05AM0.49m | 5:51AM0.51m | 6:31AM0.52m | 7:06AM0.50m | 1:59PM0.45m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39PM-0.02m | 4:39AM0.37m | 6:32PM-0.11m | 7:27PM-0.18m | 8:24PM-0.24m | 9:21PM-0.27m | 10:16PM-0.27m | 11:40AM0.44m | 11:08PM-0.24m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 11 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 17 | 39 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 6 | — | S 8 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 6 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SW 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SW 5 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | 10 | — | 10 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 6 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1335 | 1295 | 1295 | 1335 | 1295 | 1311 | 1335 | 1295 | 1330 | 1335 | 1295 | 1295 | 1335 | 1307 | 1295 | 1295 | 1311 | 1311 | 1295 | 65 | 65 |
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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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