Galveston Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.31° N 94.77° W

Galveston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galveston sea temperature is
30.3° 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 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 45 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 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on offer. Honestly, it’s a grim stretch ahead for Galveston. We’re looking at a solid two and a half weeks where the surf is basically a non-event. There’s no swell to speak of, and what little bump we get is mangled by onshore winds. It’s a long, flat spell.

Starting from now, right through the next 16 days, it’s a whole lot of nothing. I’d normally say “hang in there,” but the reality is this area often goes quiet like this, so it’s not a huge surprise.

The only place we can even talk about is Galveston (Texas). It’s a breakwater setup, exposed to the southeast, which is the direction we need. But the numbers tell a sad story. For the entire forecast, swell heights barely scrape 3 feet, with periods mostly between 4 and 6 seconds. That’s pure windswell, no grunt. The combined wave energy is almost always in the double digits – like 14 or 25 – meaning it’s weak, pathetic stuff.

There’s a tiny glimmer on the morning of Saturday, July 12th, where we get a light offshore from the WNW with 1.0 feet of swell at 6 seconds. That combo energy is only 16, so it’s feeble, but at least the wind is clean. Later, on Friday, July 24th morning, we get another little clean-up with a WNW cross-off breeze and 1 feet swell. But that’s about it. All the other days are plagued with onshore or cross-onshore winds, thunderstorms, and tiny, choppy waves.

A quick look at the water: the first entry shows the water temp at a warm 87°F with a 2°F anomaly, so a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. Doesn’t make the surf any better, though.

Look, for the next couple of weeks, the only thing that makes any sense is maybe a flat-water paddle. This stretch is just a write-off for proper surfing. Keep the board waxed and wait for a better run.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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0
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0
0
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0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
S
4
0.4
SE
6
0.6
SSE
5
0.8
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0.6
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0.6
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6
0.7
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0.5
SSE
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0.5
SSE
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0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.7
SW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
22
27
16
11
25
12
12
20
39
20
21
22
36
20
18
23
9
5
5
16
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SE
20
S
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
15
S
10
SE
10
SE
20
SE
20
S
15
SE
20
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
20
S
10
WNW
15
S
25
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:31AM0.52m
7:06AM0.50m
1:59PM0.45m
7:37AM0.46m
3:36PM0.42m
8:03AM0.43m
5:04PM0.39m
8:25AM0.40m
6:33PM0.34m
8:45AM0.37m
8:11PM0.31m
Low Tide
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
1:47PM0.26m
1:32AM-0.00m
2:43PM0.18m
2:14AM0.11m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:21
8:20
8:20
8:20
8:19
8:19
8:19
 mm
6
4
5
16
2
5
8
2
2
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
29
29
29
27
26
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
Feels °C
33
30
31
30
29
29
29
29
31
29
30
30
31
32
31
33
32
31
32
30
29
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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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