Matagorda Surf Break

Matagorda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 28.59° N 95.98° W

Issued: 6 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matagorda sea temperature is
29.2° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Matagorda surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSE swell with 220 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matagorda this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matagorda in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
7
1
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
121
186
170
203
214
189
166
144
110
104
75
68
43
43
45
36
29
41
74
115
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
SSE
30
S
25
S
30
S
30
S
25
SSE
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:23PM0.36m
10:56AM0.37m
1:02AM0.36m
10:05AM0.37m
4:20AM0.41m
5:48AM0.46m
6:34AM0.49m
7:12AM0.51m
7:48AM0.52m
Low Tide
5:05PM0.33m
4:15AM0.26m
5:41PM0.26m
5:35AM0.34m
6:24PM0.20m
7:06PM0.15m
7:44PM0.12m
8:19PM0.09m
8:52PM0.08m
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
 mm
2
6
1
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
29
28
28
Feels °C
32
31
29
29
29
28
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
27
29
28
28
29
30
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
7
0.6
SW
6
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
160
24
144
110
75
68
7
7
11
3
7
4
14
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
19
10
5
5
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
6
1
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
121
186
170
203
214
189
166
104
43
43
45
36
29
41
74
115
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
3
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
1204
1222
1309
1188
1188
1188
1188
1222
1293
930
1222
1297
1199
1193
1296
1204
1232
1296
1188
1193
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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