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Port Isabel surfForecast / Texas / USA
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Isabel this week:
The surf forecast for Port Isabel over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Isabel in the next 12 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 7PM.
Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 6th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Isabel over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Energy (?) | 202 | 141 | 123 | 96 | 56 | 109 | 119 | 74 | 75 | 110 | 253 | 349 | 263 | 279 | 276 | 223 | 147 | 188 | 146 | 124 | 120 | 88 | 53 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 80 | 83 | 77 | 93 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:48PM 0.47 | 1:14PM 0.44 | 1:23PM 0.41 | 1:21PM 0.37 | 12:29AM 0.32 | 1:11PM 0.34 | 2:21AM 0.35 | 12:52PM 0.31 | 3:42AM 0.38 | 12:14PM 0.30 | 4:46AM 0.40 | 5:41AM 0.41 | 6:32AM 0.41 | 7:23AM 0.41 | 8:17AM 0.42 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:02AM -0.12 | 3:10AM -0.04 | 4:22AM 0.04 | 5:35AM 0.11 | 7:20PM 0.22 | 6:48AM 0.17 | 7:32PM 0.16 | 8:06AM 0.22 | 7:54PM 0.09 | 9:37AM 0.25 | 8:18PM 0.03 | 8:44PM -0.02 | 9:09PM -0.06 | 9:37PM -0.09 | 10:07PM -0.11 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wed 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 |
Sunset | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C (?) | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Port Isabel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Port Isabel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Isabel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Isabel 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 (Port Isabel) 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 Port Isabel 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.
Port Isabel is 40 km (25 miles) from the city of Brownsville. If you plan a vacation in Texas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Brownsville. Brownsville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.