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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Port Mansfield Jetties for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Port Mansfield 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: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s and moderate SSE wind around 9mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 18mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph from the SE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 12mph from the SSE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with strong SSE wind at 15mph.
Port Mansfield Jetties is one of Texas's more consistent and unique surf spots, located along the Lower Laguna Madre coast where the Port Mansfield Channel cuts through to the Gulf of Mexico. The jetties funnel and focus incoming Gulf swells, producing organized, punchy peaks that are far more predictable than many other Texas breaks. Fall tropical swell season brings the best energy to this remote South Texas spot, rewarding surfers willing to make the long drive through the brush country.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Port Mansfield Jetties is 1-2ft with a 5.4s swell period. Wind is SE at 17mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Port Mansfield Jetties is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.6ft E primary swell at 9s, a 2.8ft 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 Port Mansfield 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.
Port Mansfield Jetties works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Port Mansfield 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.
Port Mansfield Jetties is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Port Mansfield Jetties is one of Texas's more consistent and unique surf spots, located along the Lower Laguna Madre coast where the Port Mansfield Channel cuts through to the Gulf of Mexico. The jetties funnel and focus incoming Gulf swells, producing organized, punchy peaks that are far more predictable than many other Texas breaks. Fall tropical swell season brings the best energy to this remote South Texas spot, rewarding surfers willing to make the long drive through the brush country.
The prime season at Port Mansfield 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 Port Mansfield Jetties include jetty rocks, strong currents, shallow sandbars, jellyfish, boat traffic, sharks, remote location. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Port Mansfield 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.
