Matagorda Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.59° N 95.98° W

Matagorda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matagorda sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.2° 

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


Matagorda surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with S 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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25
Wind (km/h)
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15
SSW
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High Tide
7:40AM0.44m
6:42AM0.49m
6:23AM0.54m
6:56AM0.58m
7:43AM0.59m
8:33AM0.58m
9:18AM0.54m
Low Tide
5:20PM0.19m
6:01PM0.12m
6:54PM0.05m
7:53PM-0.01m
8:54PM-0.05m
9:56PM-0.07m
10:58PM-0.05m
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Temp °C
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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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