Matagorda surfForecast / Texas / USA

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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
25.9° C
(Which is 2.6°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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 2nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
6
1.2
ENE
5
2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.9
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.9
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
5
1.4
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
1.1
ENE
4
1.3
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
66
332
175
161
66
62
66
99
29
37
78
123
110
80
69
58
33
40
43
115
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
35
NE
35
NNE
30
NNE
25
ENE
15
N
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
S
30
S
30
S
25
SSE
20
SE
25
S
5
S
20
NE
30
E
20
ENE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:47AM0.48m
10:12AM0.49m
11:28AM0.50m
12:20PM0.49m
1:03PM0.48m
1:34PM0.47m
Low Tide
10:18PM0.11m
10:55PM0.10m
11:34PM0.10m
00:17AM0.11m
00:58AM0.14m
1:37AM0.16m
2:09AM0.18m
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
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6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
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7:59
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:01
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
23
21
16
20
23
23
22
22
22
23
24
24
26
26
26
26
27
26
27
28
26
23
18
9
15
18
19
19
18
19
20
22
22
26
26
25
28
28
30
27
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.9
E
6
0.1
S
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
SE
8
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
31
11
7
9
11
11
62
1
29
23
1
3
33
2
33
40
43
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
S
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
S
7
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
10
4
1
7
2
6
16
7
4
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
Energy kJ
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
1.2
ENE
5
2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.9
E
6
0.9
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
0.7
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
5
1.4
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.1
ENE
4
1.3
ESE
6
Energy kJ
21
66
332
175
161
66
66
99
16
37
78
123
110
80
69
58
40
115
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
108
163
1188
1193
1294
78
1193
1401
1188
1193
1297
1188
1193
1458
1188
1193
1297
1188
1193
1297
1188
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
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.

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