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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Packery Channel Jetties for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on ESE swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SE swell at 6s with 13mph out of the S. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SSE wind around 10mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 7s with 10mph from the SSE. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with strong SSE wind at 14mph.
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 1-2ft with a 5.4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 14mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Packery Channel Jetties is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.6ft 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Packery Channel Jetties is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.15s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
