Matagorda surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 29 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
25.3° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matagorda this week:

The surf forecast for Matagorda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
1.1
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.6
SE
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
4
1.3
SSE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
123
91
67
49
60
57
72
38
21
104
41
91
57
43
31
23
10
25
32
95
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
ENE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
SSE
20
SSE
35
NNE
40
N
25
NE
15
N
20
E
25
ESE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
6:08AM0.45m
7:25AM0.47m
8:47AM0.48m
10:12AM0.49m
11:28AM0.50m
12:20PM0.49m
Low Tide
9:16PM0.16m
9:46PM0.13m
10:18PM0.11m
10:55PM0.10m
11:34PM0.10m
00:17AM0.11m
00:58AM0.14m
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6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:39
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7:57
7:58
7:59
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
4
2
1
Temp °C
25
25
24
26
26
24
25
26
16
20
23
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
24
25
26
26
26
28
27
26
26
27
10
14
18
18
19
17
18
19
21
21
22
22
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.7
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
E
6
Energy kJ
154
123
67
49
5
9
38
21
25
12
4
23
27
12
23
7
5
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
5
0.6
SE
7
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
7
0.3
SE
7
0.3
E
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
2
35
3
1
1
7
6
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
1.2
NNE
4
1.4
NE
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
SE
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
4
1.3
SSE
5
Energy kJ
91
60
57
72
61
122
104
41
91
57
43
31
10
25
32
95
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1193
1297
1188
78
1425
1188
1222
1425
1188
1193
1506
78
1193
1401
1188
1193
1401
1188
1193
1293
1188
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
1
3
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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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