Surf Forecasts:
Galveston surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, SSE swell with 36 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. 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 | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in feet and miles per hour, because I know some of you like it that way.
Honestly, it's a grim picture for Galveston over this 16-day stretch. From the 6th of August all the way through the 21st, there's just no decent surf to speak of.
The swell is tiny, hovering around 1 ft to 2 ft for most of the period, coming from the SSE or SE. The period is short, at 4 to 6 seconds, so the waves have no grunt. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which keeps the surface choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is very weak, with readings between 9 and 39.
There's a couple of fleeting moments on the 20th and 21st of August when the wind turns light and cross-offshore from the west, which would clean up the surface. But even then, the swell is still only around 2 ft with a short period, and the wave comment is still "poor surf conditions." Energy is still pathetic at 18 and 23. It's just not enough.
Galveston is a breakwater spot, and it's inconsistent by nature. With no swell coming, this is more of a kiteboarding setup than a surfing one. The water is warm, about 87°F, which is a bit warmer than usual, but that's the only highlight.
It's a quiet stretch, but things can change around here. For now, don't get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 |
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 kJ | 9 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 25 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:18AM0.47m | 5:13AM0.50m | 5:19AM0.52m | 5:39AM0.52m | 5:59AM0.49m | 1:36PM0.46m | 6:17AM0.46m | 3:08PM0.45m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM-0.07m | 6:14PM-0.13m | 7:19PM-0.17m | 8:21PM-0.20m | 9:18PM-0.20m | 10:29AM0.44m | 10:10PM-0.17m | 10:49AM0.38m | 10:58PM-0.11m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | SE 9 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | — | 12 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | SSE 5 | SE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 13 | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | 13 | — | 13 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 25 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1347 | 1330 | 1335 | 1435 | 1295 | 1335 | 1295 | 1295 | 1335 | 1295 | 1295 | 1335 | 1437 | 1330 | 1335 | 1364 | 1335 | 1335 | 1439 | 1330 |
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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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