Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, SE swell with 16 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get real about Galveston. Look, the next couple of weeks are mostly a flat spell, plain and simple. From Wednesday the 26th of August, right through to the second week of September, we are looking at a whole lot of nothing. The swell is barely registering – we're talking tiny 0.3ft to 2ft waves with short, weak periods. The combined energy is pathetic, barely getting into double digits, so don't expect any push. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up what little bump there is. You’d be better off with a cold drink than a surfboard for most of this. Water temp is sitting around 88°F, which is a touch warmer than normal, so at least you won't get cold waiting.
We have to wait until Tuesday the 8th of September to see anything worth mentioning. A little spike shows up on the Tuesday morning, with a 3ft swell from the SSE and a clean offshore wind from the NW. The energy jumps to 92, which is still weak but way better than the previous days. It’s a small window for the die-hards on a longboard.
The only real stand-out in this whole 16-day run is the morning of Wednesday the 9th of September. We finally get some proper energy, with the combined swell energy hitting 226 (moderate). The swell is 4ft from the SSE, and the wind is offshore from the WNW, keeping things clean. This is the best we’re going to get. But be warned, Galveston (breakwater) is an inconsistent spot that rarely turns on, and even then, the swell direction isn't a perfect match for the optimum SE direction. It’s also a beginners' spot, and at 4ft it’s at the upper end for that crew. Still, if you are desperate for a paddle, Wednesday morning is your only real look. Expect crowds to be possible, as everyone will have the same idea.
That's it. A long dry spell, one fleeting moment of hope, and then back to flatness. This stretch is pretty normal for the area when the summer pattern sets in.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 3 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 3 | S 9 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:23PM0.43m | 5:44AM0.45m | 3:24PM0.43m | 5:55AM0.45m | 4:25PM0.43m | 6:06AM0.44m | 5:30PM0.43m | 6:15AM0.43m | 6:42PM0.43m | 6:17AM0.42m | 8:05PM0.43m | 6:10AM0.43m | 9:45PM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20AM0.40m | 10:05PM0.02m | 10:35AM0.36m | 10:35PM0.06m | 11:00AM0.31m | 11:06PM0.10m | 11:31AM0.25m | 11:38PM0.17m | 12:07PM0.19m | 00:13AM0.24m | 12:47PM0.13m | 00:47AM0.32m | 1:33PM0.07m | 1:19AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 8 | S 7 | SSW 4 | E 6 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 6 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 9 | S 6 | S 9 | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 10 | — | 7 | 11 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1311 | 1435 | 1307 | 1335 | 1437 | 1295 | 1311 | 1435 | 1300 | 1330 | 1437 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1295 |
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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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