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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Horace Caldwell Pier, Texas. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor with 9mph SSE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor conditions with 20mph out of the SSE.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor with 19mph SE winds.
Tue, May 19: 5–6ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 5-6ft and poor conditions with 19mph out of the SE.
Wed, May 20: 4–5ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on SE swell at 7s with 11mph SE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Horace Caldwell Pier at Port Aransas on the Texas Gulf Coast offers mellow, rolling waves that break over a sandy bottom, making it one of the more accessible surf spots along the Lone Star State's shoreline. The pier itself creates useful sandbars on either side that can focus swell energy and produce more defined peaks than the surrounding open beach. Fall brings the most consistent surf as tropical swells and post-frontal windswell from the Gulf of Mexico push cleaner energy toward shore.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Horace Caldwell Pier is 3-4ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is SSE at 17mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Horace Caldwell Pier is 3-4ft, produced by a 4.2ft SSE 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Horace Caldwell Pier is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Horace Caldwell Pier works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Horace Caldwell 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.
Horace Caldwell Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Horace Caldwell Pier at Port Aransas on the Texas Gulf Coast offers mellow, rolling waves that break over a sandy bottom, making it one of the more accessible surf spots along the Lone Star State's shoreline. The pier itself creates useful sandbars on either side that can focus swell energy and produce more defined peaks than the surrounding open beach. Fall brings the most consistent surf as tropical swells and post-frontal windswell from the Gulf of Mexico push cleaner energy toward shore.
The prime season at Horace Caldwell Pier is fall, 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 Horace Caldwell Pier include pier pilings, fishing lines and hooks, strong rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Horace Caldwell 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
