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Galveston surfForecast / Texas / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 CDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Galveston surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Galveston sea temperature is
23.8° C
(Which is 3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 22 | 14 | 39 | 6 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 69 | 61 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 14 | 46 | 47 | 57 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:41PM 0.37 | 10:04AM 0.41 | 3:14PM 0.40 | 11:59AM 0.41 | 3:26PM 0.41 | 3:45PM 0.42 | 3:44PM 0.43 | 3:00PM 0.42 | 2:52PM 0.41 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:18PM 0.37 | 1:02AM -0.01 | 1:24PM 0.40 | 1:50AM 0.01 | 12:55PM 0.41 | 2:46AM 0.03 | 3:52AM 0.05 | 5:02AM 0.05 | 6:07AM 0.06 | ||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
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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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