Matagorda surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 CST
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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
16.9° C
(Which is 3.8°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matagorda this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 18th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matagorda over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ESE
1
SE
0.9
SE
1.3
SSE
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.7
S
1.3
ENE
1.2
E
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)455666666655555554666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14424010414810630109109904436292317262224504346
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
S
25
SSW
20
SW
30
NNE
25
NE
20
E
15
SE
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:53PM
0.52
7:31PM
0.52
8:11PM
0.53
8:51PM
0.52
9:28PM
0.51
9:54PM
0.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:56AM
0.08
8:28AM
0.07
9:03AM
0.06
9:39AM
0.06
10:13AM
0.08
10:43AM
0.10
11:07AM
0.12
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Sunrise-7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13-
Sunset--5:29--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1212------------------
Temp. °C192019202123221515202322222323232323232222
Feels °C (?)17191819202219910202222222425252424242322
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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 12 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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