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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.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SE swell at 5s with light winds out of the SSE. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 22mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor with 16mph SSE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 23mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor with 21mph out of the SE.
Tue, May 19: 4–5ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor conditions with strong SE wind at 20mph.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and moderate SSE wind around 9mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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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 3-4ft with a 5.35s swell period. Wind is SSE at 13mph 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 Port Mansfield Jetties is 3-4ft, produced by a 4.4ft 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 5ft waves, a 7.35s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
