
Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with 85 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at home.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a real struggle. We’ve got a long, dry spell on our hands. From now through to the end of the forecast period, there isn’t a single window that’s worth paddling out for. The first recommendation doesn't appear at all, and the outlook is simply poor across the board.
The water temp is sitting at a warm 86°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit, but that’s where the good news ends.
Take Galveston (Galveston, Texas), our only named break. It's a breakwater setup that's inconsistent and exposed. The swell is tiny, ranging from 0.3 ft up to just 3 ft through the entire 16 days. Most of it is windswell with a period of just 4 to 7 seconds, which gives you weak, weak energy (combined energy values sitting between 8 and 56). That’s barely enough to get a ripple, let alone a ride.
The wind is a constant problem. Onshore and cross-onshore breezes from the SE, S, and SSW are the norm, usually blowing at 9 to 16 mph, keeping the surface chopped up and messy. A few mornings around the 22nd and 24th of July look glassy with light west winds, but the swell is practically non-existent on those days – 1 ft to 2 ft – so it’s a flat calm, not a surfable clean.
There is a small blip on Friday, July 29th, where the swell nudges up to 3 ft with a period of 5 seconds (combined energy of 39), but the wind is cross-onshore at 16 mph, making it a choppy, blown-out mess. Not one for the quiver.
Forget about calling a standout here – there isn’t one. The best you could hope for is a tiny, clean wave on those glassy mornings, but with zero push, it’s more of a float than a surf. For anyone less experienced, this flat spell is normal for the area. We just have to wait for a shift.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 3 |
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22 | 15 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 36 | 52 | 50 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:36PM0.42m | 8:03AM0.43m | 5:04PM0.39m | 8:25AM0.40m | 6:33PM0.34m | 8:45AM0.37m | 8:11PM0.31m | 9:01AM0.35m | 10:02PM0.29m | 9:13AM0.34m | 00:16AM0.31m | 9:13AM0.34m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:40PM0.11m | 2:55AM0.21m | 4:37PM0.05m | 3:31AM0.30m | 5:31PM0.00m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | |
mm | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 5 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 11 | S 10 | S 5 | S 11 | SSE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 6 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
3 | 15 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 50 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | SE 6 | — | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 5 | S 10 |
— | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 5 | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 4 | SW 4 | SSE 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 3 |
22 | — | 31 | 32 | 28 | 36 | 52 | — | 29 | 26 | 31 | 24 | — | 13 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1335 | 1439 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1330 | 1435 | 1330 | 1330 | 1330 | 1330 | 1335 | 1307 | 1330 | 1330 | 1295 | 1311 |
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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.
Galveston is 3 km (2 miles) from Galveston. If you plan a vacation in Texas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Galveston. Galveston has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










