Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 55 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 4PM. 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 | 4PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a straight-up look at what we’ve got coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day stretch is looking pretty flat and lackluster. We’re staring down a long gap with no real surf to get excited about. The wave energy is consistently weak, barely ever climbing above the low double-digits (like 15 to 55), and for most of the run, the swell is tiny at 2ft to 3ft, with a short, weak period of just 4 to 6 seconds. That’s windswell junk, not groundswell. On top of that, the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy.
Galveston (Galveston) is the only spot on the menu, and it’s a breakwater setup that’s listed as inconsistent. The water is sitting at a warm 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But that’s about the only notable thing.
Sunday, August 9th kicks it off with a risk of thunderstorms, a light SSE breeze, and a tiny 2ft SE swell with a 5-second period. The energy is weak at 15. It’s poor. Monday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 11th are much the same – tiny swells (2ft), short periods (4 seconds), and light to moderate onshore winds. Energy drops to as low as 9 and 10. Absolutely nothing to paddle for.
Wednesday, August 12th through Saturday, August 15th sees a slight nudge in swell height, hitting 2ft to 3ft by Friday afternoon, with the period stretching to 6 seconds. The energy does climb to a peak of 55 on Friday afternoon, but it’s still a weak, short-period SE swell with onshore winds. That’s not surfable, that’s just messy chop.
From Sunday, August 16th right through to the end of the forecast on Monday, August 24th, we’re in the doldrums. Swell drops back to 1ft to 2ft, periods sit at a pathetic 4 to 6 seconds, and the energy is mostly in the single digits or low teens. There is one tiny glimmer: on Sunday, August 23rd morning, we get a glassy calm wind with 2ft from the south, but it’s still a 4-second period with only 8 energy. You might find a ripple, but it’s not a wave.
Honestly, there are no standouts here. No good options. This is a solid two-week blank for the area. Sometimes it just goes flat, and this is one of those times. The setup looks more interesting for a day on the jet ski or the kiteboard than for a surfboard. Keep the board in the car, but don’t drive to the beach expecting anything.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 15 | 21 | 30 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 44 | 36 | 55 | 37 | 25 | 42 | 32 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:39AM0.52m | 5:59AM0.49m | 1:36PM0.46m | 6:17AM0.46m | 3:08PM0.45m | 6:34AM0.43m | 4:28PM0.43m | 6:51AM0.41m | 5:45PM0.41m | 7:06AM0.39m | 7:05PM0.39m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21PM-0.20m | 9:18PM-0.20m | 10:29AM0.44m | 10:10PM-0.17m | 10:49AM0.38m | 10:58PM-0.11m | 11:25AM0.31m | 11:43PM-0.03m | 12:08PM0.24m | 00:25AM0.06m | 12:54PM0.17m | 1:04AM0.16m | |||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 25 | 42 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | 21 | 30 | — | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 44 | 36 | 55 | 37 | — | — | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1335 | 1298 | 1296 | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1296 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1437 | 1330 | 1335 | 1300 | 1330 | 1335 | 1296 | 1296 |
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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).
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