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Boca Chica Surf Forecast, Texas

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Boca Chica surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5.95s
Wind
15mph
SE / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 7sE
Wind Swell
4.0ft @ 6sSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with strong SE wind at 19mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|19mph SE
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with 15mph SSE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 20mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|15-20mph SSE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with 21mph SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|20-21mph SSE
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Boca Chica Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Boca Chica sits at the southernmost tip of Texas near the mouth of the Rio Grande, where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico and creates a unique sandbars setup that can produce surprisingly fun, peaky waves. The Gulf's shallow continental shelf and prevailing northeastern swells during fall generate rideable surf, especially when tropical systems push energy into this remote stretch of coastline. This is one of the most isolated and least-known surf spots in Texas, offering solitude and a raw, frontier-like experience far from any crowds.

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

Boca Chica Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Boca Chica?
The current wave height at Boca Chica is 2-3+ft with a 5.95s swell period. Wind is SE at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Boca Chica surf forecast?
Our Boca Chica 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 Boca Chica?
The current breaking wave height at Boca Chica is 2-3+ft, produced by a 1.7ft E primary swell at 7s, a 4ft SE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Boca Chica?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Boca Chica is Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.