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Octagon Surf Forecast, Texas

Texas

Surfside1-2+ftQuintana1-2+ftJamaica Beach1-2ft

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
12mph
SE / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.3ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 12mph from the SSE.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|11-13mph SSE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 3-4ft waves. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|11-16mph SSE
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Forecast Charts

Octagon Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Octagon is a mellow beach break located along the Texas Gulf Coast near Galveston Bay, offering consistent, manageable waves that are perfect for learning and progression. The sandy bottom creates forgiving conditions with rolling shoulders and occasional peaks that work across a range of swell directions. This laid-back spot sees minimal crowds thanks to its local positioning, making it an ideal spot for surfers seeking a peaceful Texas Gulf session.

Shallow waterMurky visibilityOccasional strong currentsWarm water marine life

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

Octagon Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Octagon?
The current wave height at Octagon is 1-2+ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is SE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Octagon surf forecast?
Our Octagon 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 Octagon?
The current breaking wave height at Octagon is 1-2+ft, produced by a 2.3ft 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.
When is the best time to surf Octagon?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Octagon is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.