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Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 9mph from the S.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 9mph from the S.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Matagorda for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Matagorda, 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 Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with moderate SSW wind around 9mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with light winds out of the WSW. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with light SSE winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 5s with gentle SSE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the SE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and light SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the S and dropping conditions to very poor.
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Matagorda offers mellow beach breaks along the Texas Gulf Coast, with sandy bottom waves that are forgiving for beginners and intermediate surfers. The area faces southeast and picks up the most consistent swell during fall months when Gulf storms generate quality waves. This remote stretch of coastline sees minimal crowds, making it an ideal spot for those seeking peaceful, uncrowded surf sessions in South Texas.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Matagorda is 1-2ft with a 5s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Matagorda is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.1ft S 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 Matagorda is Thursday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 2ft waves, a 5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Matagorda works best with a SE swell and N 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 Matagorda. 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.
Matagorda is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Matagorda offers mellow beach breaks along the Texas Gulf Coast, with sandy bottom waves that are forgiving for beginners and intermediate surfers. The area faces southeast and picks up the most consistent swell during fall months when Gulf storms generate quality waves. This remote stretch of coastline sees minimal crowds, making it an ideal spot for those seeking peaceful, uncrowded surf sessions in South Texas.
The prime season at Matagorda 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 Matagorda include murky water visibility, occasional strong currents, shallow sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Matagorda 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).
