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Holly Beach surfForecast / Louisiana / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 CDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holly Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Holly Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Holly Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 25th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 25th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 25th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holly Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 3 | SSE 6 | SE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 3 | SSE 4 | |
24 | 32 | 60 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 29 | 42 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 3:44PM0.81m | 8:15AM0.97m | 4:39PM0.78m | 9:13AM0.92m | 5:59PM0.72m | 10:03AM0.87m | 7:59PM0.67m | 10:44AM0.84m | 10:08PM0.67m | 11:18AM0.80m | 11:51PM0.71m | 11:45AM0.78m | 1:07AM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:47PM0.77m | 11:57PM-0.01m | 1:56PM0.75m | 00:57AM0.08m | 3:13PM0.69m | 2:01AM0.18m | 4:20PM0.62m | 3:11AM0.29m | 5:11PM0.53m | 4:24AM0.39m | 5:51PM0.44m | 5:37AM0.47m | 6:26PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 6 | S 7 | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | S 6 |
 kJ | — | — | 14 | 16 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | S 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 3 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 24 | 32 | 60 | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 29 | 42 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1412 | 1732 | 1466 | 200 | 1567 | 1163 | 1470 | 1567 | 1163 | 130 | 1477 | 1466 | 1470 | 1570 | 1466 | 1470 | 1793 | 1181 | 200 | 1569 | 1229 |
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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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