Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with 43 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on in the water, but I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window is a tough one. We’re not seeing any real standouts, so this is more of a heads-up than a hype-up.
Alright, so the whole period is pretty flat. The good news is there’s a slight pulse of energy trying to push in, but it’s small and weak. The combined swell energy is barely cracking double digits, maxing out at a very modest 39 (weak energy) on Sunday the 9th of August. Even then, the swell height is only 3 ft from the SE with a short period of 5 seconds. That’s chopped-up, wind-affected slop, not the kind of thing that gets you out of bed.
The water temp is sitting at 87°F, and that’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a wetsuit, but you’ll be sweating on the beach.
The only break on the menu is Galveston. It’s a breakwater setup, and it’s inconsistent. Really, this spot only works when conditions line up, and they’re not lining up. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the S and SSE, which is blowing straight into the swell and messing up any chance of a clean face. The swell direction is S to SSE, which is close to the optimum from the SE, but the period is so short (4-6 seconds) it’s just windswell mush.
For the first week, from Sunday the 2nd through to Saturday the 8th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with heights between 0.3 ft and 2 ft. The best chance of something rideable might be Tuesday morning the 4th with 2 ft and a light SW cross-offshore wind, but it’s still weak and the period is only 5 seconds. It’s a long shot.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From Sunday the 9th to Monday the 17th, we’re still looking at tiny waves, mostly 1 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy stays low, never hitting 40. There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 9th with 3 ft at 5 seconds, but it’s accompanied by a risk of thunderstorms. Not worth the drive.
Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. This is a blank run. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might find a knee-high wave on a clean morning, but don’t expect anything that’ll get your heart rate up. The swell is weak, the wind is garbage, and the consistency is a joke. For a spot like Galveston, a run this quiet is more normal than you’d hope. It tends not to stay this way forever, but for now, leave the boards in the car and enjoy the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SW 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 13 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:20PM0.32m | 7:57AM0.37m | 9:06PM0.31m | 7:50AM0.37m | 11:12PM0.34m | 7:28AM0.39m | 6:54AM0.43m | 6:18AM0.47m | 5:13AM0.50m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:35PM0.20m | 1:05AM0.15m | 2:18PM0.14m | 1:37AM0.23m | 3:07PM0.06m | 2:07AM0.32m | 4:03PM-0.01m | 5:07PM-0.07m | 6:14PM-0.13m | 7:19PM-0.17m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 6 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | SW 4 | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 4 | 7 | 22 | — | 11 | 14 | — | 12 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 28 | — | 19 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 266 | 1343 | 687 | 1296 | 1295 | 1295 | 1295 | 1462 | 1295 | 1295 | 1435 | 1295 | 1295 | 1435 | 1330 | 1330 | 1435 | 1330 | 1335 | 1450 | 1298 |
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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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