Galveston Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.31° N 94.77° W

Galveston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galveston sea temperature is
30.5° C
1.5° 

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


Galveston surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the surf outlook for Galveston over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you from the start – it's a pretty grim outlook for paddling. We’re looking at a long stretch of weak, short-period windswell with mostly onshore winds. There's a gap of surfable conditions at the very beginning of the period, with the first useful waves not showing up until around Wednesday the 22nd of July.

For the next week and a half, from now through July 21st, forget it. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft from the SSE, and the period is a junkie 4 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, barely reaching 80 at the end of this dry spell. Winds are onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy. Yep, you guessed it – "poor surf conditions" is the name of the game day after day. No recommendations here whatsoever. If you're a kite surfer, this onshore wind setup might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, this is a total blank run.

Now, things perk up just slightly for the morning of Wednesday the 22nd. That’s your best bet by far. We finally get a glassy morning, which is a major positive for a breakwater spot like Galveston. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SSW. The period is still short at 5 seconds, and the wave energy is still weak at 48, but it’s the only time the conditions are described as "surfable." It won't be pumping, but with clean, glassy conditions, there’ll be a few little crumbly ones to ride. Keep in mind that Galveston breaks inconsistently, so you’ll be doing a fair bit of waiting. Crowds are possible, but with such tiny surf, it shouldn't be too bad.

After that, it slides back into poor conditions. Thursday the 23rd gets a bit more height at 3 ft, but the onshore wind returns and chops it up. Friday the 24th morning looks clean with a cross-offshore wind and swell at 4 ft, giving the combined energy a nudge up to 80 – the best we see in the whole 16-day window. It's the strongest pulse, and with clean conditions, it might be worth a look, but the short 6-second period will keep the waves weak and mushy. It's still far from a standout, but it’s the second-best option after that glassy Wednesday morning.

So, to wrap it up: the first 12 days are a waste of time. Your one real shot at a decent session is the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July for some clean, small waves. Friday morning the 24th could be worth a look too for the biggest, cleanest swell of the period. Just don't expect any barrels. Water temp is 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for July.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

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Sunday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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41
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37
42
32
21
26
27
16
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
25
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15
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High Tide
5:05AM0.49m
5:51AM0.51m
6:31AM0.52m
7:06AM0.50m
1:59PM0.45m
7:37AM0.46m
3:36PM0.42m
8:03AM0.43m
5:04PM0.39m
8:25AM0.40m
Low Tide
7:27PM-0.18m
8:24PM-0.24m
9:21PM-0.27m
10:16PM-0.27m
11:40AM0.44m
11:08PM-0.24m
12:08PM0.40m
11:59PM-0.19m
12:54PM0.33m
00:46AM-0.10m
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7
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Temp °C
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27
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Feels °C
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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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