Surf Forecasts:
Octagon House surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, S swell with 28 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Octagon House this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Octagon House in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Octagon House over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – the next 16 days at Octagon House are a total write-off for any sort of decent paddle. We’re looking at a long, flat, and mostly messy run with nothing that’s worth waxing up for.
From August 24th right through to September 8th, every single morning and afternoon session comes in with a score of zero. The swell is tiny – hardly ever nudging above 2ft, and most days it’s a pathetic 0.3ft to 2ft from the SE or S. Periods are short, mostly 4 to 7 seconds, so no energy at all. The combined swell energy barely gets into double digits, typically sitting between 6 and 44 (weak). Winds are nearly always cross or cross-onshore, with a few clean moments on the mornings of the 27th, 28th August, and September 8th when it turns cross-offshore from the W. But even then, there’s simply no swell to work with.
Water temp is sitting at 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year.
Honestly, for this exposed beginner break (Octagon House), it’s a total bust. If you’re a kite surfer, maybe the cleaner breezes on those few mornings might offer something, but for a paddle surfer? Nothing. These blank runs happen here sometimes, and the forecasts can change, but right now, there’s no surf on the horizon.
Stay tuned, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:38AM0.39m | 5:40AM0.38m | 1:45PM0.37m | 5:47AM0.38m | 2:53PM0.37m | 5:56AM0.37m | 4:02PM0.36m | 6:04AM0.36m | 5:18PM0.35m | 6:09AM0.36m | 6:39PM0.35m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM-0.01m | 10:07AM0.37m | 9:21PM-0.00m | 9:50AM0.35m | 9:53PM0.02m | 10:15AM0.32m | 10:24PM0.05m | 10:49AM0.28m | 10:55PM0.09m | 11:26AM0.23m | 11:28PM0.15m | 12:04PM0.17m | 00:03AM0.22m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | — | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | 15 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 5 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 5 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 |
2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 16 | — | 5 | 15 | — | 11 | 28 | — | 10 | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1296 | 1339 | 1291 | 1296 | 1342 | 1291 | 1296 | 1330 | 1291 | 1296 | 1342 | 1291 | 1296 | 1342 | 1291 | 1296 | 1436 | 1301 | 1296 | 1397 | 1291 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Are you planning a vacation in Texas? If you are looking for accommodation near Octagon House, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Texas, consider staying in Angleton which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Texas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include La Marque which is 33 km (20 miles) away, Lake Jackson, Texas City and Galveston.











