Galveston Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.31° N 94.77° W

Galveston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galveston sea temperature is
30.4° C
1.4° 

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


Galveston surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSE swell with 66 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the same rundown in feet and knots.

So, for Galveston, it’s a rough go. We’re looking at a solid week-plus with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly junk, and the wave energy is barely a whisper.

From July 9th through the 17th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Flat, choppy, onshore slop. Swell is around 1 to 3 feet, with periods of 4 to 6 seconds, so it’s just wind chop. The combined energy is weak, in the single digits to low fifties. The wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, and the reports are all “poor surf conditions.” Not a single score above a zero. You’d be better off with a cold drink and a lawn chair.

There’s a little flicker of hope on July 18th. The swell picks up to about 4 feet from the SSE, with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy jumping to 153, which is moderate. That’s a bit more push, but the wind is still onshore from the SSE, so it’s going to be lumpy. Still “poor surf conditions,” so don’t get too excited.

Then, finally, on the morning of Sunday, July 19th, we get a bit of a window. The swell drops to about 2 feet from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. The combined energy sits at 41, and it’s the only time we see a score of 1 out of 10, described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” This is your best bet in the whole 16-day window. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that, it’s back to the poor stuff. The wind gets messy again, and the swell fades out to nothing by the end of the run. July 24th morning has offshore wind from the NNW, but the swell is only 0.3 feet. Clean, but flat as a pancake.

Honestly, if you’re desperate to get wet, the 19th morning is your only real shot, and it’s a gamble. The rest of it, you’re better off waiting for the next system.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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0.3
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0.5
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0.5
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
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27
34
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32
15
22
49
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25
22
9
12
12
6
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
25
SSE
15
S
20
E
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSW
10
SSW
25
SSW
10
NW
5
SSW
10
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10
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25
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High Tide
8:43AM0.39m
4:10AM0.44m
5:05AM0.49m
5:51AM0.51m
6:31AM0.52m
7:06AM0.50m
1:59PM0.45m
7:37AM0.46m
3:36PM0.42m
Low Tide
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
12:08PM0.40m
11:59PM-0.19m
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Temp °C
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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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