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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Meacoms 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: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 8mph from the SSE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with 17mph SSE winds.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with 16mph out of the SE.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and strong SE wind at 13mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with 10mph from the SE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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Meacoms Pier is a mellow beach break located along the Texas Gulf Coast near Galveston, offering soft, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sand bottom provides a forgiving learning environment, with the pier serving as a convenient landmark and shelter from wind. This spot picks up energy from southeastern swells and works best during the fall months when tropical systems bring consistent wave activity to the Gulf.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Meacoms Pier is 1-2ft with a 4.65s swell period. Wind is SSE at 16mph 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 Meacoms Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.6ft 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 Meacoms Pier is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Meacoms 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 Meacoms 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.
Meacoms Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Meacoms Pier is a mellow beach break located along the Texas Gulf Coast near Galveston, offering soft, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sand bottom provides a forgiving learning environment, with the pier serving as a convenient landmark and shelter from wind. This spot picks up energy from southeastern swells and works best during the fall months when tropical systems bring consistent wave activity to the Gulf.
The prime season at Meacoms 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 Meacoms Pier include pier pilings, occasional strong currents, murky water visibility. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Meacoms 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.
