Matagorda Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.59° N 95.98° W

Matagorda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matagorda sea temperature is
29.8° C
1.0° 

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


Matagorda surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SE swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 (Jul 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
0.9
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5
0.8
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0.8
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0.9
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1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
28
60
45
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49
126
102
63
73
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96
131
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97
75
73
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
ENE
20
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10
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SW
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
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E
25
SSE
20
SE
10
NNE
25
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15
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25
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High Tide
6:56AM0.58m
7:43AM0.59m
8:33AM0.58m
9:18AM0.54m
9:43AM0.48m
2:54PM0.47m
9:44AM0.43m
5:19PM0.42m
Low Tide
7:53PM-0.01m
8:54PM-0.05m
9:56PM-0.07m
10:58PM-0.05m
11:57PM-0.01m
1:27PM0.47m
00:55AM0.07m
1:41PM0.40m
1:48AM0.16m
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 mm
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Temp °C
29
27
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29
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26
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Feels °C
31
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31
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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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