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North Padre Seawall Surf Forecast, Texas

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North Padre Seawall surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5.25s
Wind
18mph
SE / Gusts 29mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.3ft @ 5sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SE swell at 6s with strong SSE wind at 14mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|14-17mph SSE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor with 22mph SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|15-22mph SSE
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North Padre Seawall Surf Spot Guide

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

North Padre Seawall is a laid-back Texas Gulf Coast surf spot located along the northern stretch of Padre Island near Corpus Christi, where the concrete seawall structure helps funnel and shape the typically small, mushy Gulf swells into rideable waves. The break works best during fall when tropical systems and cold front swells push consistent energy out of the southeast, producing waist-to-chest-high waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. What makes this spot unique is the seawall itself, which acts as a landmark and gathering point for the tight-knit Corpus Christi surf community, giving it a social, relaxed vibe that reflects the spirit of Texas Gulf surfing.

Seawall structureStrong currents during stormsJellyfishSharksRip currentsBoat traffic

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

North Padre Seawall Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for North Padre Seawall?
The current wave height at North Padre Seawall is 2-3ft with a 5.25s swell period. Wind is SE at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the North Padre Seawall surf forecast?
Our North Padre Seawall 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 North Padre Seawall?
The current breaking wave height at North Padre Seawall 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 North Padre Seawall?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf North Padre Seawall is Saturday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.