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Galveston Pier Surf Forecast, Texas

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Galveston Pier 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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|10-13mph SSE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 3-4ft. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor - fair by PM.

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

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

Galveston Pier is a fun, accessible surf spot along the Texas Gulf Coast, where the pier structure helps organize sandbars and occasionally produces surprisingly rideable peaks. Waves here are typically small and mellow, shaped by Gulf swells generated from tropical systems and cold front-driven wind swells, making it a welcoming spot for beginners and longboarders. Fall is the prime season when passing tropical storms and cold fronts push consistent energy into this west-facing stretch of the Texas shoreline.

Pier pilingsFishing linesRip currentsJellyfishStrong currents during stormsSharks

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

Galveston Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Galveston Pier?
The current wave height at Galveston Pier is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Galveston Pier surf forecast?
Our Galveston 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 Galveston Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Galveston 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 Galveston Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Galveston Pier 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.