Surf Forecasts:
Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with 177 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, mate – it’s a pretty grim stretch for a paddle. We’re looking at Horace Caldwell Pier, and honestly, the surf is going to be a real struggle. There’s a long, dry gap right at the start with no surf worth talking about. From Wednesday the 2nd of September right through to the middle of the month, it’s all small, messy, and poor. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, coming from the SSE and SE with a short, weak period of just 5 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, and it’s got no power behind it. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the teens and twenties, occasionally hitting 50 or 177 (on the 8th of September) but even then the conditions are rubbish. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, blowing from the S, SE, and SSE at 9 to 16 mph, making it choppy and bumpy. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 86°F, which is nice for a dip, but not for surfing.
The first real tiny glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning has a bit of a cross-off breeze from the NNE at 6 mph, which cleans things up a little. The swell is still only 3ft from the SE with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is 73 (weak), but it’s described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so at least you could get a few dribbly ones. Then on Thursday the 17th of September morning, there’s a moment of glassy conditions with the wind swinging NW at 3 mph. The swell is 3ft from the SE, period 6 seconds, energy 61 (weak). It’s still poor, but if you’re desperate, that glassy window might be the best you’ll see. The afternoons on both those days turn back onshore and messy.
For a beginner-friendly break like Horace Caldwell Pier, the swell never really gets above 5ft, so it’s not too big, but the quality is just not there. This spot is in Port Aransas, Texas (United States), and it’s fairly consistent but with the crowds showing up sometimes, it can get busy. Not that it matters much now, because there’s nothing to crowd for. The short period means the waves are weak and crumbly, and with the constant onshore winds, it’s a frustrating watch. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days, especially when the wind is strong and the waves are bumpy.
To sum it up: the first two weeks are a write-off. The only day that might offer a sliver of hope is the 16th and 17th of September, with a small clean window in the mornings. But that’s a long way out, so don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a tough run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
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 kJ | 22 | 19 | 55 | 37 | 33 | 42 | 49 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 177 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:00PM0.54m | 4:40AM0.51m | 11:24PM0.58m | 5:07AM0.54m | 00:38AM0.60m | 5:40AM0.57m | 1:42AM0.62m | 6:42AM0.58m | 2:32AM0.61m | 8:06AM0.57m | 3:10AM0.59m | 11:10AM0.55m | 3:42AM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:48PM0.06m | 2:45AM0.49m | 1:59PM0.02m | 4:04AM0.54m | 3:16PM-0.02m | 5:20AM0.57m | 4:28PM-0.04m | 6:10AM0.58m | 5:36PM-0.05m | 6:48AM0.56m | 6:38PM-0.04m | 7:26AM0.53m | 7:35PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 25 | 22 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | S 5 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 19 | 55 | 37 | 33 | 42 | — | 27 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | — | 20 | — | — | 31 | 32 | 177 | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1060 | 1175 | 1055 | 1060 | 1160 | 1055 | 1060 | 1159 | 1055 | 1060 | 1163 | 1055 | 1060 | 1150 | 1055 | 1060 | 1162 | 1055 | 1055 | 1055 | 1055 |
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