Matagorda surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 17 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
24.1° C
(Which is 2.4°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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 19th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the E by Tue night).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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 (?)
1.2
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
0.9
S
0.8
SSE
1.9
ENE
1.7
E
1.2
E
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
SE
1.3
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
SE
Period(s) (?)666666676666666677888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9013214113160412812621051061611601241181046475117176176192
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
35
NNE
35
NE
30
ENE
20
E
30
E
30
ESE
30
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:31PM
0.36
6:49AM
0.50
8:39AM
0.52
10:42AM
0.55
12:22PM
0.56
1:31PM
0.55
2:20PM
0.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:47AM
0.36
9:57PM
0.10
10:49PM
0.05
11:50PM
0.01
12:59AM
0.01
2:17AM
0.02
3:42AM
0.06
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-7:50--7:51--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:53-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----1---211322-2-----
Temp. °C242423252418192021202021222322242423232424
Feels °C (?)242222272514131518171619222220242323212223
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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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