Surf Forecasts:
Packery Channel surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Packery Channel this week:
The surf forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Packery Channel in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. 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+) | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Packery Channel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I've got the local skinny for you. We're taking a hard look at the Texas coast, and to be honest, it's a flat spell with nothing much to write home about. Let's dig into it.
Looking at the whole 16-day run, there's no standout surf on the cards. The first real recommendation doesn't pop up, so we're looking at a long, dry gap that stretches from now through the entire period. Don't get your hopes up for a sneaky session.
Our only spot in the mix is Packery Channel, a breakwater setup over in the Corpus Christi area. The data shows a string of "poor surf conditions" from Sunday the 26th of July right through to Monday the 10th of August. The swell is tiny, coming in from the SE and SSE, and is generally around 2 ft to 5 ft. The period is short, hanging around 5 to 7 seconds, so we're talking weak, windswell junk. The combined energy figures are all in the two-digit range (like 35, 49, 54), which is weak energy. Nothing to get excited about.
The wind is a major problem. It's almost always a cross-onshore breeze, ranging from a moderate breeze to a fresh breeze, gusting up to 22 mph at times. That means choppy, lumpy, and generally messy conditions. On Sunday the 2nd of August morning, there's a brief moment of light cross-shore wind, but the swell is still only 3 ft and it's still showing as "poor surf conditions". Water temp is 84°, which is about average for this time of year.
Given the constant onshore flow and weak swell, this setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There's just not enough push or clean face for a decent wave on a surfboard. The crowds at Packery Channel are listed as "always" present, which makes the lack of quality even more frustrating.
The second week, from around the 3rd of August onwards, does see a slight bump in swell height, hitting 5 ft by the 5th of August, and the period stretches to 7 seconds, but the wind remains a messy cross-onshore. It's still a no-go.
So, bottom line: the forecast is a flat, blown-out mess for the foreseeable future. No standouts, no hidden gems. Just a lot of wind and small, weak waves.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 35 | 29 | 59 | 48 | 35 | 52 | 51 | 48 | 49 | 53 | 36 | 58 | 36 | 28 | 36 | 26 | 24 | 57 | 47 | 42 | 107 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:43AM0.52m | 6:11AM0.50m | 6:29AM0.48m | 6:36AM0.46m | 6:37AM0.43m | 2:27PM0.33m | 6:39AM0.40m | 4:19PM0.31m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:51PM-0.16m | 8:32PM-0.16m | 9:08PM-0.15m | 9:42PM-0.12m | 10:14PM-0.08m | 1:27PM0.33m | 10:46PM-0.03m | 12:51PM0.28m | 11:19PM0.05m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 35 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | 29 | 59 | 48 | 35 | 52 | 51 | 48 | 49 | 53 | 36 | 58 | 36 | 28 | 36 | 26 | 24 | 57 | 47 | 42 | 107 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 1047 | 1034 | 1132 | 1047 | 1034 | 1132 | 1030 | 1034 | 1148 | 1030 | 1034 | 1134 | 1030 | 1034 | 1132 | 121 |
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The above surf forecast table for Packery Channel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Packery Channel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Packery Channel 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 (Packery Channel) 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).
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