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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Packery Channel Jetties, 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: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor conditions with 19mph out of the SSE.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor with 21mph SSE winds.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor with 21mph SE winds.
Tue, May 19: 4–5ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor with 20mph SE winds.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on SE swell at 8s with 11mph SE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Packery Channel Jetties is one of Texas's most accessible and consistent surf spots, located on North Padre Island near Corpus Christi where the channel meets the Gulf of Mexico. The rock jetties on either side of the channel funnel and shape incoming Gulf swells, producing rideable beach break waves that are generally small but fun, especially during fall tropical swell events. This spot is a favorite among South Texas surfers for its relatively forgiving conditions and the added structure the jetties provide to an otherwise flat coastline.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Packery Channel Jetties is 3-4ft with a 5.55s swell period. Wind is SSE at 19mph 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 Packery Channel Jetties is 3-4ft, produced by a 3.7ft SE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Packery Channel Jetties is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Packery Channel Jetties works best with a SE swell and W 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 Packery Channel Jetties. 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.
Packery Channel Jetties is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Packery Channel Jetties is one of Texas's most accessible and consistent surf spots, located on North Padre Island near Corpus Christi where the channel meets the Gulf of Mexico. The rock jetties on either side of the channel funnel and shape incoming Gulf swells, producing rideable beach break waves that are generally small but fun, especially during fall tropical swell events. This spot is a favorite among South Texas surfers for its relatively forgiving conditions and the added structure the jetties provide to an otherwise flat coastline.
The prime season at Packery Channel Jetties 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 Packery Channel Jetties include jetty rocks, strong currents, rip currents near channel mouth, jellyfish, sharks, submerged structure. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Packery Channel Jetties 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.
