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Matagorda surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 CDT
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Matagorda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matagorda sea temperature is
20.4° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matagorda this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 22nd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Sun night, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
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
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
S
1
S
0.2
S
0.1
E
0.1
S
0.9
ENE
0.7
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
SE
0.5
E
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
S
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
S
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)677876544544437675556
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1488641156222823118445141017443567102
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
55
N
45
N
40
N
20
NNE
20
ENE
20
ESE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:57PM
0.44
5:45PM
0.41
1:03AM
0.40
5:21PM
0.38
2:42AM
0.41
4:58PM
0.35
4:06AM
0.42
4:34PM
0.34
5:33AM
0.43
4:07PM
0.35
7:13AM
0.44
3:19PM
0.38
9:37AM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:57AM
0.15
9:38PM
0.39
9:35AM
0.17
9:23PM
0.35
10:17AM
0.20
9:45PM
0.29
11:03AM
0.25
10:21PM
0.23
11:54AM
0.31
11:06PM
0.17
1:00PM
0.37
12:00AM
0.12
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--7:31--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:28--7:26--7:24
Sunset7:31--7:31--7:32--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:35--
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-------------------
Temp. °C2218911712131618181920201920202022222122
Feels °C (?)218-200681114151919191819181921222121
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Information about the Matagorda Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Matagorda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matagorda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matagorda 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 (Matagorda) 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 Matagorda 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 Texas? If you are looking for accommodation near Matagorda, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Texas, consider staying in Bay City which is 43 km (27 miles) away. Other places in and around Texas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Lavaca which is 63 km (39 miles) away, Lake Jackson, Wharton and Angleton.

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