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A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 15mph out of the SSE.
A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 15mph out of the SSE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Horace Caldwell Pier for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 5s with 15mph out of the SSE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on SSE swell at 5s with 11mph from the S. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 7mph from the SSE. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SE swell at 4s with moderate S wind around 9mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SE swell at 6s with moderate SSE wind around 10mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the SE and dropping conditions to very poor.
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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 1-2ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 15mph. Conditions are rated Very 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 1-2ft, produced by a 3ft 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Horace Caldwell Pier is Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
