
Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSE swell with 30 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – for the next 16 days, we’re staring down the barrel of a pretty flat spell. There isn’t a single good surf recommendation in the whole window. The models are rolling out day after day of weak, junky, onshore slop with zero quality. It’s a tough one.
The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 24th we’ve got a tiny 3ft swell from the SSE, but it’s a short-period 6 seconds and the wind is onshore from the south at 12 mph. The wave energy is a pathetic 43 (weak) – it’s just messy. Saturday and Sunday promise even smaller surf, with cross-onshore winds keeping things choppy and wind-rippled. The whole first week is a bust.
There’s a slight bump in the swell around August 4th and 5th. On Tuesday the 4th morning we see 4ft from the south, but the period is still a weak 6 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-onshore. The energy climbs to 89 (weak), but the surf is still poor. The only real “peak” of the whole period is Wednesday the 5th afternoon, when the swell hits 4ft from the SSE with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 183 (moderate). That’s almost surfable, but the wind is still onshore from the SSE at 12 mph, ruining any chance of a clean face. It’s a frustrating tease.
The entire forecast is a long, flat stretch. Near the end, around August 8th, we’re back to tiny 3ft swell with onshore winds. There’s nothing to get excited about.
For Galveston, the water temperature is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The swell is short-period, and with the persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds, the setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfers wanting to get out on the flat water than for anyone trying to paddle into a wave.
I’ll be watching the long-range charts, but right now, for the next 16 days, there’s simply nothing on offer. Hang tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
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43 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:00AM0.45m | 6:21AM0.44m | 6:33AM0.44m | 6:43AM0.43m | 1:20PM0.40m | 6:55AM0.43m | 2:34PM0.39m | 7:11AM0.42m | 3:34PM0.37m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:01PM-0.08m | 8:45PM-0.09m | 9:24PM-0.09m | 10:00PM-0.09m | 11:57AM0.40m | 10:32PM-0.08m | 11:32AM0.38m | 11:02PM-0.07m | 11:52AM0.35m | 11:31PM-0.04m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | S 7 |
— | 3 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 7 |
— | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 |
43 | 28 | — | 8 | 13 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | — | 11 | 10 | — | 7 | 9 | — | 6 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1295 | 1295 | 1335 | 1300 | 1311 | 1302 | 1391 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1311 | 1335 | 1479 | 1330 | 1335 | 1311 | 1330 | 1335 | 1439 | 1330 |
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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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