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Horace Caldwell Pier Surf Forecast, Texas

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Horace Caldwell Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5.3s
Wind
20mph
SE / Gusts 30mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.3ft @ 5sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with strong SSE wind at 18mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|15-18mph SSE
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 4-5ft and poor conditions with strong SSE wind at 21mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|20-23mph SSE
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Horace Caldwell Pier Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

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.

Pier pilingsFishing lines and hooksStrong rip currentsJellyfishSharksBoat traffic

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

Horace Caldwell Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Horace Caldwell Pier?
The current wave height at Horace Caldwell Pier is 2-3ft with a 5.3s swell period. Wind is SE at 20mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Horace Caldwell Pier surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Horace Caldwell Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Horace Caldwell Pier is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.3ft SE 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 Horace Caldwell Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Horace Caldwell Pier is Saturday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.