Galveston Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.31° N 94.77° W

Galveston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Galveston sea temperature is
30.8°C
1.7° 

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


Galveston surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 20 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. 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 Powerful10PM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 6s

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 stretch coming up is a tough one for Galveston. We've got a 16-day window, but for most of it, you'll be lucky to find a ripple worth paddling for.

The first solid recommendation doesn't kick in until Thursday afternoon, September 3rd, and even then, it's a struggle. We're looking at a long run of weak, short-period windswell that's just not doing the job. For days on end, the surf is tiny—think 0.7ft to 1ft—with most of it coming from the S or SSE. This is poor surf, pure and simple.

Now, let's talk about the break. Galveston (United States) itself is a breakwater setup, which can be a bit of a saving grace in small surf, but it's inconsistent and only catches a SE swell optimally. The water is sitting at a warm 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a small comfort.

The biggest issue, besides the lack of size, is the wind. We get a few moments of hope. Check out Friday morning, September 4th: glassy conditions with a 1ft SSE swell. The water's flat, but at least it's clean. The combined energy is a paltry 6, which tells you everything. Then there’s a similar glass-off on Saturday the 5th morning, but with even less energy at a 1 reading. The best glass we see is on Tuesday morning, September 8th, with a 1.0ft wave and 7 energy, and again on Thursday morning, September 10th, with a 2ft swell and the same 13 energy reading.

Look, there's no real standout here. If you're a beginner and absolutely need to wet a line, the cleanest, most manageable windows are those glassy mornings I just mentioned. The small, short-period swell (4 to 6 seconds) means the waves will be weak and crumbly, which is bad for power but good for learning. Just be aware, crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have company for those tiny waves.

After a long, flat stretch, things try to perk up around Wednesday, September 16th, and into Thursday and Friday the 18th. The swell height finally nudges up to 2ft to 2ft, and the combined energy gets into the teens (peaking at 18 on Friday afternoon). This is still weak energy overall, but it's the best we get. The problem? The wind is mostly cross-onshore, which will make it bumpy and choppy. Not great.

There's a real gap here. From the start until Thursday the 17th, the quality is just terrible. This isn't unusual for Galveston – it can go blank for days. But don't lose all hope; the forecast can always shift. For now, keep your expectations in the gutter.

Stay patient,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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0
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0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
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4
0.3
S
3
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
3
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SSE
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
3
3
1
1
1
0
1
1
3
3
3
3
5
4
9
15
11
7
6
11
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
SE
15
S
5
W
5
ESE
15
S
5
SW
15
SSE
20
SSW
5
WNW
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
5
SSE
15
SE
20
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:56AM0.53m
4:28AM0.56m
4:22AM0.56m
4:31AM0.55m
4:42AM0.52m
1:05PM0.48m
4:53AM0.49m
2:36PM0.49m
5:05AM0.47m
3:54PM0.49m
Low Tide
4:47PM-0.05m
6:04PM-0.07m
7:14PM-0.07m
8:16PM-0.06m
9:43AM0.45m
9:11PM-0.03m
9:52AM0.39m
10:00PM0.03m
10:19AM0.31m
10:44PM0.11m
thunderstorm
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6:56
6:58
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7:00
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:37
7:36
7:35
7:34
7:32
7:30
7:30
 mm
3
3
3
1
Temp °C
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
30
29
29
29
29
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28
29
29
Feels °C
34
32
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30
34
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32
29
33
31
31
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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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