Matagorda surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 26 Apr 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
24.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
1
SE
5
1.1
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
5
1.4
SE
6
1
ESE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
40
55
83
86
116
211
159
198
138
120
80
44
56
58
58
124
73
124
116
69
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
25
SSE
10
SSE
35
N
20
N
25
NNE
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:56PM0.37m
2:00AM0.39m
2:35PM0.34m
3:32AM0.41m
1:57PM0.33m
4:52AM0.43m
6:08AM0.45m
7:25AM0.47m
8:47AM0.48m
Low Tide
7:43AM0.20m
8:08PM0.31m
8:51AM0.26m
8:24PM0.25m
10:00AM0.31m
8:48PM0.20m
9:16PM0.16m
9:46PM0.13m
10:18PM0.11m
10:55PM0.10m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
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6:47
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
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7:55
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:59
7:59
4
10
3
Temp °C
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
18
22
20
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
27
26
26
27
25
24
24
25
29
13
19
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
5
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.2
SSW
5
1
ESE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
Energy kJ
7
150
138
120
80
44
56
2
73
124
116
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.4
E
5
0.3
E
5
Energy kJ
2
12
7
8
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
1
SE
5
1.1
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
5
1.4
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
4
Energy kJ
29
40
55
83
86
116
211
159
198
58
58
124
64
15
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1193
1294
1188
1193
1459
1188
1193
1297
1188
1193
1294
1188
905
1438
1188
1193
1294
144
1193
1297
1188
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
5
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
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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