Matagorda Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.59° N 95.98° W

Matagorda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matagorda sea temperature is
28.7°C
1.9° 

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


Matagorda surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 595 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with ESE 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 9th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 9th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
E
7
1
ESE
7
1.5
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SE
4
1
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.5
ESE
5
0.6
E
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.6
SSE
4
0.9
SE
5
1
SE
5
1
SE
5
1.4
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
130
105
294
264
573
460
237
73
14
12
48
32
14
22
17
12
35
43
47
119
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
E
10
NE
25
NE
20
E
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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on
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on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
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on
High Tide
3:07PM0.44m
3:33AM0.33m
4:29PM0.45m
2:56AM0.33m
5:51PM0.45m
7:21PM0.46m
9:18PM0.47m
11:32PM0.48m
00:52AM0.48m
Low Tide
8:37AM0.29m
10:14PM0.24m
9:07AM0.23m
11:20PM0.30m
9:42AM0.18m
10:21AM0.14m
11:03AM0.12m
11:47AM0.11m
12:36PM0.12m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
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Temp °C
29
29
28
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28
28
28
27
26
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28
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Feels °C
29
26
28
27
27
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28
26
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29
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29
31
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30
29
29
28
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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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