Matagorda surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 19 Apr 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
24.7° C
(Which is 2.6°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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
SE
1.3
ESE
1.1
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)766676667787787666666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)262161135195198175154115145168210178136216138116102112104107150
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
20
E
30
E
25
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
S
15
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:42AM
0.55
12:22PM
0.56
1:31PM
0.55
2:20PM
0.51
2:50PM
0.47
3:01PM
0.42
11:51PM
0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:50PM
0.01
12:59AM
0.01
2:17AM
0.02
3:42AM
0.06
5:09AM
0.10
6:30AM
0.15
8:20PM
0.36
7:43AM
0.20
Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:47
Sunset7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:53--7:54--
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--1221345------------
Temp. °C182119202122212324242324242325252525252425
Feels °C (?)111614161719192325242324242325252525252525
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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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