Matagorda Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.59° N 95.98° W

Matagorda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Matagorda sea temperature is
29.9° C
1.2° 

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


Matagorda surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 124 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matagorda this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
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5
0.9
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5
0.9
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6
1.1
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6
1.2
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6
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1.3
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0.9
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0.7
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6
0.6
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0.8
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6
0.6
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7
0.7
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7
0.6
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6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
51
75
45
44
38
39
46
67
96
88
98
124
120
67
33
31
41
38
49
25
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
15
SE
10
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
E
30
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:33AM0.58m
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
Low Tide
9:56PM-0.07m
10:58PM-0.05m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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