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37th Street Surf Forecast, Texas

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Flagship1-2ftGalveston Pier1-2ft61st Street1-2ft
37th Street surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
14mph
SE / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph from the SSE.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|10-13mph SSE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with 16mph SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|11-16mph SSE
Fri, Apr 33-4ft
Poor

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with 16mph SE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|16-18mph SE
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37th Street Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

37th Street is a laid-back beach break on Galveston Island, Texas, offering mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for beginners and longboarders looking to score uncrowded sessions along the Gulf Coast. The spot faces west toward the Gulf, picking up southeast swells generated by tropical systems and seasonal storm energy, with fall hurricane season delivering the most consistent and sizable surf. What makes this spot unique is its accessibility within Galveston's urban beach scene, combined with the relatively uncrowded lineups typical of Texas Gulf surf.

Strong currentsJellyfishRip currentsSharksFlat spellsMurky water

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

37th Street Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 37th Street?
The current wave height at 37th Street is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 37th Street surf forecast?
Our 37th Street forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at 37th Street?
The current breaking wave height at 37th Street is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.6ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf 37th Street?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 37th Street is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.