Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Horace Caldwell Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Horace Caldwell Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at what's coming.
Honestly, mate, it's a quiet stretch. We've got a 16-day window ahead, and the first chance of anything starts on Wednesday the 19th of August, but there's a big gap of nothing special after that. The whole run is basically the same story: small, weak swell and onshore winds that just won't give us a break. There are no standouts, no hidden gems. For the first few days, it's all at Horace Caldwell Pier, a beach/pier setup that's fairly exposed, but the swell's tiny and the wind's against us.
Wednesday 19th August starts cloudy with a southerly 12 mph cross-on breeze. Swell's a measly 2ft from the SSE, with a short period of 4 seconds. That combined energy is only 22, so it's weak. It's just poor, choppy conditions – not worth paddling out for. The afternoon doesn't improve; wind picks up to 15 mph onshore, swell drops to 1ft.
Thursday 20th is more of the same. Morning sees 3ft from the SSE, but it's still cross-on at 15 mph and choppy. Energy is still weak at 41. Afternoon clears up, but the onshore wind stays.
Friday 21st through to Monday 24th is a blur of clear skies but relentless onshore or cross-on winds. Swell hovers between 1ft and 3ft, periods are short – 4 to 5 seconds. That combined energy never cracks 40, so it's all weak. Water temp is about average for this time of year.
The rest of the run into early September is the same: small swell, poor conditions, onshore winds. There's a small spike to 3ft on the morning of Thursday 3rd September, but it's from the SSE with 12 mph cross-on winds and risk of thunderstorms. The energy is 39 – still weak.
Honestly, for this whole 16-day stretch, there's nothing I'd recommend. The swell's too small, the wind's poor, and it's just not going to be fun. If you're desperate, you might try a longboard on a tiny day, but don't expect much. It's one of those blank runs for the area – sometimes the ocean just sleeps.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 11 | 44 | 36 | 33 | 56 | 33 | 27 | 57 | 28 | 16 | 33 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 37 | 23 | 19 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:50PM0.47m | 4:46AM0.45m | 2:43AM0.50m | 3:36AM0.52m | 4:29AM0.52m | 5:21AM0.52m | 6:11AM0.51m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49PM0.09m | 00:40AM0.47m | 4:11AM0.45m | 3:45PM0.07m | 4:43PM0.06m | 5:40PM0.05m | 6:34PM0.03m | 7:24AM0.51m | 7:22PM0.03m | 7:54AM0.50m | 8:07PM0.03m | ||||||||||
 | |  |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 5 | E 8 | — | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 1 | — | 19 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 9 | SE 8 | — | E 8 | SE 7 | — | SE 10 | — | — | SE 8 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSW 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 14 | 11 | 44 | 36 | 33 | 56 | 33 | 27 | 57 | — | 16 | 33 | — | 15 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 37 | — | 19 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1326 | 1055 | 1060 | 1209 | 1071 | 1060 | 1055 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the Horace Caldwell Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Horace Caldwell Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Horace Caldwell Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Horace Caldwell Pier 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 (Horace Caldwell Pier) 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 Horace Caldwell Pier 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.
Horace Caldwell Pier is 22 km (14 miles) from Rockport - Arkansas County. If you plan a vacation in Texas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rockport - Arkansas County. Rockport - Arkansas County has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest