Galveston surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 308 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Galveston this week:
The surf forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Galveston in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Galveston over the next 16 days.
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