Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 27 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. 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 | 1AM (Thu 10th 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 – it’s a bleak stretch ahead for the Galveston area. I’ve scanned the charts for the next 16 days, and honestly, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. There isn’t a single session that gets the nod for a proper surf. We’re in a dead zone, plain and simple.
The first hint of any rideable wave doesn’t even show up until the 9th of September, Wednesday morning, and even then it’s just a tiny 0.3ft from the SSE with a weak 5-second period. The combined energy is so low it’s barely registering at 8 (moderate wave energy). That’s a far cry from surfable. The following days don’t get any better. Thursday the 10th gives us 1ft from the SE, but with onshore winds spoiling any chance of a clean face. By Saturday the 12th, we’re down to a pathetic 0.3ft, and the period jumps to 9 seconds, but it’s still all onshore junk.
The only real blip of interest comes way out on the 19th of September, Saturday morning. We get a 2ft swell from the E, with a 4-second period. The combined energy climbs to 10 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is cross-onshore at 15 km/h. But let’s not kid ourselves – 2ft with that short period is just a lake ripple. The water is about average for this time of year, but that’s cold comfort when there’s no wave to ride.
For a spot like Galveston, which is only a breakwater and inconsistent at best, this kind of blank run is normal. It’s not the end of the world, but it’s a solid 16-day wait. The setup is so weak that if you’re desperate for a thrill, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Keep your board in the car, and check back later. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to chase.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | E 7 | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 8 | S 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:18AM0.45m | 5:05PM0.49m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:54AM0.23m | 11:26PM0.19m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 6 | — | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | SSE 5 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1437 | 1330 | 1374 | 1435 | 1330 | 1330 | 1330 | 1330 | 1335 | 1295 | 1295 | 1330 | 1329 | 1330 | 1335 | 1349 | 1311 |
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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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