Matagorda Surf Break

Matagorda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 28.59° N 95.98° W

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matagorda sea temperature is
29.2° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Matagorda surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 488 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SE swell.

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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 19th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
6
1
SE
7
1.4
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.4
SE
8
1.6
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
2
SSE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
91
147
108
241
292
262
314
263
488
239
257
177
131
168
207
223
201
200
200
126
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
10
WNW
20
SW
30
S
25
S
25
S
35
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
30
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
10:29AM0.56m
11:09AM0.51m
11:24AM0.45m
11:19AM0.40m
9:23PM0.36m
10:56AM0.37m
1:02AM0.36m
10:05AM0.37m
Low Tide
11:57PM-0.06m
1:02AM-0.00m
2:07AM0.08m
3:10AM0.17m
5:05PM0.33m
4:15AM0.26m
5:41PM0.26m
5:35AM0.34m
6:24PM0.20m
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:23
 mm
18
6
9
1
Temp °C
25
25
27
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
Feels °C
26
26
32
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
32
31
30
30
31
28
28
28
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
7
0.7
S
6
1.1
SE
6
1.4
SE
8
2
SSE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.5
SSE
7
Energy kJ
91
32
108
241
488
239
177
131
147
200
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
0.3
ENE
4
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
67
3
90
59
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
6
1.4
SE
6
0.9
SSW
4
1.6
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
6
Energy kJ
110
147
26
292
262
314
263
365
257
168
207
223
201
200
126
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
1193
78
152
0
1296
1188
1222
1285
1188
1222
1294
1188
1193
1287
1188
1193
1294
1188
1193
1296
1188
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Rating
(10 max)
1
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1
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
4
4
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
4
2
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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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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