Matagorda surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 14 May 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 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 18th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.9
S
4
1
S
5
1.3
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
1.8
SE
7
2
SSE
7
1.9
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
12
11
31
47
98
124
132
176
176
237
362
330
417
392
368
229
235
176
132
128
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
25
S
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
S
25
ESE
20
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:45AM0.37m
5:02AM0.48m
6:27AM0.53m
7:55AM0.57m
9:23AM0.59m
10:45AM0.59m
11:52AM0.56m
Low Tide
8:09PM0.13m
8:53PM0.05m
9:47PM-0.01m
10:47PM-0.04m
11:52PM-0.05m
1:02AM-0.02m
2:16AM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
8:09
1
31
9
Temp °C
25
25
24
25
25
24
26
26
25
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
25
25
26
24
24
24
24
22
24
24
24
25
28
26
26
25
26
27
28
27
28
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
Energy kJ
12
12
11
7
3
132
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
2
0.5
S
3
0.9
S
4
1
S
5
1.3
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
1.8
SE
7
2
SSE
7
1.9
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
1
4
31
47
98
124
132
176
176
237
362
330
417
392
368
229
235
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
1193
1401
1188
1193
1296
1188
1296
1507
1188
1222
1296
1188
1193
1294
1188
1193
1293
1188
1193
1294
1188
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
6
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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