Horace Caldwell Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.84° N 97.05° W

Horace Caldwell Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Horace Caldwell Pier sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.1° 

Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SE swell with 92 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 12th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day stretch for Horace Caldwell Pier is a long, flat, and frustrating one. The forecast is a total wipeout for any decent surf. It’s a tough run, but sometimes that’s just how it goes.

We’re looking at a solid 16 days with no real surf to speak of. The whole period is a write-off for any kind of quality wave. The water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but it's not going to make up for the total lack of swell.

The first recommendation doesn't come until Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, and even then it’s a poor showing. The swell is a weak 2ft from the SE, with a short, weak period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 32, which is just pathetic. The wind is a moderate onshore breeze from the SE, chopping up what little bump there is.

Thursday, August 6th, through the weekend offers no improvement. The swell hovers around 2ft to 3ft, all from the SE, with periods of 5-6 seconds. The winds are onshore or cross-onshore, making it messy and choppy. The energy readings are all in the low double-digits, except for a brief moment Saturday morning (26) – it’s a total dud.

The following week is more of the same. Monday, August 11th, through the end of the period on Thursday, August 20th, sees a slight bump in size to 3ft-4ft, but the period remains short and weak (5-6 seconds). The winds are mostly onshore from the SSE or SE. The energy levels barely crack the triple digits a couple of times, hitting 108 on Thursday morning, August 13th, and 103 on Saturday afternoon, August 15th, but it’s still messy, onshore, and poor. The wave state is described as "poor surf conditions" the entire way through.

This is a beginner-friendly break, but with no real waves on offer, it’s not a beginner-friendly forecast. The consistent onshore flow and tiny, short-period swell mean the water will be lumpy and uninviting. For any surfer, this is a total washout. The whole setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, but even then, the wind is inconsistent.

The one and only spot in the guidance is Horace Caldwell Pier, a beach/pier break. It's fairly consistent but with this forecast, it's not breaking. The optimum swell direction is SE, which is what we’re getting, but the size, period, and wind are all wrong.

There are no standouts, no quality windows, nothing to get excited about. It’s a 16-day flat spell. Stay home, clean your gear, and wait for a better forecast. I'm keeping an eye on it, but it doesn't look good.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
0.6
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
39
35
36
45
40
29
45
23
13
27
46
41
44
31
23
31
29
23
26
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:23PM0.43m
6:20AM0.44m
00:47AM0.49m
6:45AM0.48m
1:58AM0.54m
7:22AM0.52m
3:01AM0.56m
8:15AM0.54m
3:54AM0.57m
9:26AM0.54m
4:36AM0.55m
Low Tide
1:55AM0.41m
3:38PM-0.03m
5:00AM0.47m
4:44PM-0.10m
6:13AM0.51m
5:48PM-0.15m
7:10AM0.53m
6:49PM-0.18m
7:54AM0.53m
7:48PM-0.18m
8:36AM0.52m
8:43PM-0.16m
clear
clear
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clear
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6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
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8:15
8:14
8:13
8:12
8:10
8:10
8:09
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Temp °C
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
Feels °C
32
30
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31
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32
29
32
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29
32
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31
31
30
30
30
30
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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).

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