Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SSE swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Packery Channel this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Packery Channel in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this is a tough one for the Texas coast. We're looking at a solid 16-day window for Packery Channel, and honestly, the surf outlook is a bit of a bummer.
Right off the bat, there's no real surf to get excited about. The whole period kicks off with a weak, short-period swell from the SSE. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 20 on Friday afternoon, and it just doesn't get much better. The water is a warm 85°, which is pretty normal for late August, but that's about the only thing that's comforting.
Friday afternoon the 21st is a write-off with a tiny 2ft swell and onshore wind. Saturday the 22nd through to the end of the month is a monotonous run of 1ft to 3ft windswell, all with a period of 4 to 5 seconds. That's just messy, chopped-up water. The winds are a constant issue, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things choppy and uninviting. The combined energy stays low, ranging from a measly 9 up to 45. It's a long, flat stretch of poor surf conditions.
We roll into September, and the story doesn't change. The first week of the month is more of the same: tiny 2ft to 3ft SSE swells, short periods, and onshore or cross-onshore breezes. The energy is still weak, staying under 40. It's just not happening for paddle surfing.
The only flicker of hope comes at the very end of the outlook, on Saturday the 5th of September. The swell bumps up to 3ft, and importantly, the period stretches to 6 seconds. The combined energy finally climbs to a moderate 63 in the morning and 71 in the afternoon. The wind is light and onshore, which is a huge improvement. It's still small, but for the first time in two weeks, it might actually be rideable without being a complete battle.
But look, there's no standout here. There's no solid one or two days to circle on the calendar. If you're desperate, that Saturday the 5th of September is the best of a bad bunch, but keep your expectations low. With the constant onshore flow and tiny swell, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. It's a blank run, and for this area, that's not unusual. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I'd hang the board up for a bit.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 16 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 30 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 55 | 18 | 21 | 42 | 33 | 15 | 39 | 41 | 23 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:18AM0.55m | 3:56AM0.56m | 4:29AM0.56m | 4:52AM0.54m | 5:03AM0.52m | 5:03AM0.49m | 1:38PM0.42m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM-0.02m | 5:45PM-0.03m | 6:40PM-0.04m | 7:29PM-0.03m | 8:13PM-0.02m | 8:52PM0.01m | 10:47AM0.40m | 9:29PM0.05m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | SE 8 | S 8 | — | E 8 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 16 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 55 | 18 | 21 | 42 | — | 15 | 39 | — | 23 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1132 | 1036 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1148 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1053 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1136 | 1030 |
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