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Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 8mph from the SE and poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 8mph from the SE and poor conditions.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 61st Street for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 61st Street, Texas. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 7mph SSE winds, poor conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 4s with 9mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light ESE winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the W.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle W breeze.
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61st Street is a forgiving beach break located along the upper Texas coast near Galveston, offering mellow, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. The sandy bottom provides soft landings and the west-facing exposure captures Gulf swells while responding well to northwest offshore winds. This is a classic Gulf Coast cruiser perfect for beginners looking to build skills in warm water conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 61st Street is 1-2ft with a 4.3s swell period. Wind is SSE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 61st Street is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft S wind swell swell at 4s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 61st Street is Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
61st Street works best with a SE swell and NW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at 61st Street. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
61st Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 61st Street is a forgiving beach break located along the upper Texas coast near Galveston, offering mellow, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. The sandy bottom provides soft landings and the west-facing exposure captures Gulf swells while responding well to northwest offshore winds. This is a classic Gulf Coast cruiser perfect for beginners looking to build skills in warm water conditions.
The prime season at 61st Street is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at 61st Street include occasional strong currents, murky water visibility, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 61st 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
