Holly Beach surf break

Holly Beach surfForecast / Louisiana / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 CDT
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Holly Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holly Beach sea temperature is
23.0° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holly Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Holly Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holly Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
SSE
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.5
SE
0.2
S
Period(s) (?)445444444446654454565
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16231391210913131311303014916131334162
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
10
WSW
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
ononononcrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:43
Sunset7:37--7:38--7:39--7:39--7:40--7:40--7:42--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
-------------------4-
Temp. °C232223232223232223232223242223232224242416
Feels °C (?)212121222222222122222222242321212224252610
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Information about the Holly Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Holly Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Holly Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Holly Beach 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 (Holly Beach) 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 Holly Beach 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Louisiana? If you are looking for accommodation near Holly Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Louisiana, consider staying in Orange which is 36 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Louisiana where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Atreco which is 47 km (29 miles) away, Port Arthur, Groves and Port Neches.

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