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
25.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Friday (May 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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)
0.4
ESE
6
0.8
SSE
4
1.1
SSE
5
1.1
S
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1
S
6
1.2
SSE
6
1
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SSE
6
1.1
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
19
54
74
94
108
68
107
74
106
93
50
89
86
91
35
38
44
45
43
83
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
30
S
25
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
30
N
20
NNE
25
ESE
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
30
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:28AM0.50m
12:20PM0.49m
1:03PM0.48m
1:34PM0.47m
1:51PM0.45m
1:52PM0.43m
1:33PM0.41m
Low Tide
00:17AM0.11m
00:58AM0.14m
1:37AM0.16m
2:09AM0.18m
2:38AM0.20m
3:17AM0.22m
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cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
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part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:35
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8:00
8:00
8:01
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
3
1
3
1
Temp °C
23
23
24
25
25
25
25
26
25
24
25
24
25
25
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
20
21
23
25
25
25
27
28
28
23
24
24
27
27
28
28
28
27
28
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
5
0.1
E
7
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
12
6
1
34
47
107
74
106
93
50
89
86
54
35
38
45
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
SSE
7
0.5
S
6
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
7
4
4
4
1
35
22
1
9
20
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
S
7
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
2
8
4
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
4
1.1
SSE
5
1.1
S
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
N
3
0.2
NNE
3
1
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.8
SSE
6
1.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
7
19
54
74
94
108
68
22
5
1
91
44
43
83
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
1193
1425
1188
1193
1293
1188
1193
1297
1188
66
1297
930
1193
1297
257
1193
1294
1188
1193
1293
1188
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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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