Matagorda surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 31 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
26.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Matagorda surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 204 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matagorda this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 5th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
20
9
14
13
16
36
46
61
68
86
75
70
164
150
204
147
114
124
164
128
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ESE
20
E
30
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
9:59AM0.52m
10:45AM0.51m
11:25AM0.49m
11:54AM0.47m
12:05PM0.45m
11:55AM0.43m
Low Tide
10:44PM0.07m
11:23PM0.08m
00:00AM0.10m
00:32AM0.13m
00:53AM0.16m
1:06AM0.18m
1:17AM0.21m
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:16
8:16
8:17
8:17
8:19
8:19
1
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
27
26
28
28
26
27
28
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
28
28
27
30
29
28
31
30
28
30
30
28
28
27
27
28
26
27
27
26
29
28
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
1.4
SE
8
1.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
9
20
9
14
13
11
46
68
86
70
204
164
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
3
6
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
16
36
61
75
164
150
147
114
124
128
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
1232
1296
1188
1222
1296
1188
1193
1296
142
1193
1296
1188
1232
1296
1188
1222
1296
1188
1193
1297
1188
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
3
5
1
3
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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  • Wind Speed (km/h)
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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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