Matagorda Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.59° N 95.98° W

Matagorda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Matagorda sea temperature is
29.6° C
0.8° 

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


Matagorda surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with 127 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matagorda this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 17th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
6
1
SSE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SSE
4
0.6
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.7
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.6
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
29
60
69
65
105
109
106
65
61
65
47
20
30
27
16
29
24
20
12
28
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:18AM0.54m
9:43AM0.48m
2:54PM0.47m
9:44AM0.43m
5:19PM0.42m
9:30AM0.38m
7:45PM0.38m
9:01AM0.36m
11:09PM0.36m
8:03AM0.37m
5:26AM0.42m
Low Tide
11:57PM-0.01m
1:27PM0.47m
00:55AM0.07m
1:41PM0.40m
1:48AM0.16m
2:34PM0.33m
2:37AM0.26m
3:39PM0.26m
3:07AM0.35m
4:45PM0.20m
5:47PM0.16m
thunderstorm
mod rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:21
8:21
 mm
9
7
1
4
1
Temp °C
28
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
28
Feels °C
30
30
29
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30
29
31
31
30
31
31
30
30
31
30
30
30
30
32
31
31
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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.

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