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The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 8mph SSE winds, poor conditions.
The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 8mph SSE winds, poor conditions.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 91st St Pier for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 91st St Pier, 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, moderate SSE wind around 8mph, poor conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 4s with 9mph from the SE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle W breeze.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light W winds.
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91st St Pier is a mellow beach break located along Galveston's urban coastline, where consistent Gulf swells wrap around the pier structure to create rideable waves for all skill levels. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions perfect for beginners, while the pier itself offers a unique landmark for orientation and adds character to the break. Summer swells from the south are most reliable here, making it an accessible option for Houston-area surfers looking for consistent, predictable waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 91st St Pier is 1-2ft with a 4.3s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 91st St Pier 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 91st St Pier 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.
91st St Pier works best with a SE swell and W 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 91st St Pier. 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.
91st St Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 91st St Pier is a mellow beach break located along Galveston's urban coastline, where consistent Gulf swells wrap around the pier structure to create rideable waves for all skill levels. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions perfect for beginners, while the pier itself offers a unique landmark for orientation and adds character to the break. Summer swells from the south are most reliable here, making it an accessible option for Houston-area surfers looking for consistent, predictable waves.
The prime season at 91st St Pier is summer, 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 91st St Pier include pier pilings, coastal currents, heavy summer crowds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 91st St Pier 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).
