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Flagship Surf Forecast, Texas

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Galveston Pier1-2ft37th Street1-2ft61st Street1-2ft
Flagship surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
14mph
SE / Gusts 23mph
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 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 12mph SSE winds.

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

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 2-3ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|11-16mph SSE
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Flagship Surf Spot Guide

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

Flagship is a sandy beach break located along the Gulf Coast near Galveston, offering mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginner surfers and those looking to practice fundamentals. The west-facing beach orientation captures southern and southeastern swells best, typically generating small to medium-sized waves with forgiving sandy bottom conditions. This Texas Gulf spot is relatively uncrowded and accessible, making it a solid choice for learning or casual sessions during the fall when Atlantic swells are most consistent.

Murky water visibilityOccasional strong currentsJellyfish during warm months

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

Flagship Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Flagship?
The current wave height at Flagship is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Flagship surf forecast?
Our Flagship 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 Flagship?
The current breaking wave height at Flagship 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 Flagship?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Flagship is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.