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91st St Pier Surf Forecast, Texas

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91st St Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
12mph
SE / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 12mph from the SSE.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|11-15mph SSE
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 3-4ft waves. The breeze eases and things smooth out to poor - fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|11-16mph SSE
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91st St Pier Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
W
Season
Summer

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.

Pier pilingsCoastal currentsHeavy summer crowds

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

91st St Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 91st St Pier?
The current wave height at 91st St Pier is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 91st St Pier surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at 91st St Pier?
The current breaking wave height at 91st St Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft 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 91st St Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 91st St Pier is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.