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Packery Channel Jetties Surf Forecast, Texas

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Packery Channel Jetties 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

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 14mph SSE winds and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|14-17mph SSE
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor with 22mph SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|15-22mph SSE
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Forecast Charts

Packery Channel Jetties Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

Jetty rocksStrong currentsRip currents near channel mouthJellyfishSharksSubmerged structure

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

Packery Channel Jetties Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Packery Channel Jetties?
The current wave height at Packery Channel Jetties is 2-3ft with a 5.25s swell period. Wind is SE at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Packery Channel Jetties surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Packery Channel Jetties?
The current breaking wave height at Packery Channel Jetties 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 Packery Channel Jetties?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Packery Channel Jetties 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.