Octagon House Surf Break

Octagon House Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 29.09° N 95.10° W

Issued: 6 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Octagon House sea temperature is
30.2° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Octagon House surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Octagon House this week:

The surf forecast for Octagon House over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Octagon House in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 12th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what the ocean’s doing.

Right now, it’s a tough stretch for Octagon House. We’re looking at a long dry spell with nothing really worth suiting up for. The first day that even looks close to okay isn’t until Monday, July 13th, and even then it’s pretty average.

The water’s warm – about 86° – a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

Let’s run through it. From Monday, July 6th through Sunday, July 12th, it’s a total loss. Swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, coming from the SSE or S with periods as short as 4 seconds – that’s just local wind slop. Winds are cross or cross-onshore, making everything choppy and ugly. The combined swell energy is weak, barely over 57 – you’re not gonna find a wave.

On Monday, July 13th in the morning, we finally get a little something. Swell bumps up to about 4ft from the SSE with a 6-second period, and combined energy hits 85. Not big, but the wind finally turns cross-offshore from the W at 3 mph, keeping it clean. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – and that’s about right. It’s the best of a dull run. Octagon House is exposed to the SE, so that SSE swell is okay, but the short period keeps it from being good. At 4ft, it’s fine for beginners. Crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, so you might have some company.

Tuesday, July 14th morning offers another clean chance – offshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph, with 3ft swell from the SSE at 6 seconds. Combined energy drops to 66. Again, it’s rideable but nothing special. The wind will groom it smooth.

After that, it’s back to garbage. Wednesday, July 15th morning is glassy but only 1ft of swell – not worth the walk. The rest of the week is cross-onshore breezes and tiny wind chop.

On Sunday, July 19th, we see combined energy jump to 137 with 4ft from the SSE at a 7-second period. That’s the highest energy of the whole forecast. But the wind is cross-onshore from the S at 9 mph, keeping it choppy. Still, for an advanced surfer, 4ft isn’t big, so it’s not exactly a standout.

Honestly, the only session that even comes close to being a standout is Monday, July 13th in the morning at Octagon House – clean, cross-off wind, rideable 4ft from the SSE. It’s small and ordinary, but it’s the only time the elements line up. Tuesday the 14th morning is a decent backup. The long-range stuff might show some energy, but don’t count on quality.

Keep your expectations low and your wax warm.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
0.2
ESE
9
0.5
S
4
0.4
S
4
0.4
S
4
0.4
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.8
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.7
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
4
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.2
ESE
4
1.4
SE
7
1.1
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
7
5
5
3
9
15
22
14
13
20
17
28
77
53
54
67
46
52
183
79
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SW
25
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
15
S
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:40PM0.20m
9:35AM0.28m
1:07AM0.25m
9:17AM0.29m
2:47AM0.32m
8:16AM0.32m
3:46AM0.38m
4:35AM0.42m
5:22AM0.43m
6:08AM0.43m
Low Tide
4:35PM0.12m
2:30AM0.16m
5:05PM0.05m
3:29AM0.24m
5:45PM-0.04m
5:37AM0.31m
6:30PM-0.11m
7:20PM-0.18m
8:13PM-0.22m
9:07PM-0.24m
10:42AM0.39m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:21
 mm
1
Temp °C
30
29
30
30
28
30
30
29
30
30
29
29
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
31
Feels °C
32
32
32
31
30
32
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
33
32
32
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
S
6
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.2
SSW
5
1.1
SSE
6
Energy kJ
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
5
4
54
46
2
79
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
7
1
1
3
1
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
S
4
0.4
S
4
0.4
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.8
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.7
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
4
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
ESE
4
1.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
3
7
5
5
3
9
15
22
14
13
20
17
28
77
53
67
52
183
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
1330
1291
1296
1330
1291
1291
1304
1291
1291
1330
1291
1296
1346
1291
1296
1346
1291
1296
1342
1296
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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Information about the Octagon House Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Octagon House provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Octagon House can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Octagon House 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 (Octagon House) 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 Octagon House 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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