Galveston Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got on tap for Galveston over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long dry spell to start, with pretty much no real surf activity to speak of for several days. The first ten days or so are mostly flat or just tiny, messy junk. We don’t see anything worth paddling out for until the very end of July, and even then, it’s marginal.

The first solid look comes on the morning of Thursday, 1 August. The wind finally plays ball, swinging out of the northwest offshore, keeping things clean. Swell is coming up from the south at a tiny 2.6 ft, with a period of 5 seconds – so it’s short period, weak windswell. The combined energy is just a whisper at 52. It’s surfable for the absolute beginner, but honestly, it’s flat and ordinary. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

Then, Sunday, 2 August morning is a tease. Glassy conditions, clear skies, and that same 2.6 ft south swell. The energy is still weak at 36. It’ll be clean as a whistle, but the lack of power means you’ll be doing a lot of waiting for tiny lines. Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. The afternoon goes to crap with a storm risk and onshore wind.

For the best of the bunch, you’re looking at Monday, 3 August in the morning. We get glassy conditions again with a light southeast breeze, and that 2.6 ft south swell is hanging in there with a combined energy of 47. It’s still weak windswell, but it’s the cleanest, most ridable option we’ve seen. Not a standout by any stretch, but given the barren run we’ve had, it’s the one to target if you’ve got a foamie and low expectations. Remember, Galveston is a breakwater setup, and it’s inconsistent – so don’t expect much. On the plus side, it’s beginner friendly and crowds are only sometimes a problem.

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