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Port O'Connor Jetties Surf Forecast, Texas

Texas

Matagorda2-3+ftHorace Caldwell Pier2-3ftQuintana1-2+ft
Port O'Connor Jetties surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5.2s
Wind
16mph
SE / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.0ft @ 5sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 2-3ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|13-15mph SSE
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 4-5ft waves. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor - fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|12-21mph SSE
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Forecast Charts

Port O'Connor Jetties Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Port O'Connor Jetties is a sheltered rivermouth break formed by the jetties that protect Matagorda Bay's entrance on the Texas Gulf Coast. The sand bottom and jetty-induced swell refraction create hollow, peeling waves that work best during fall swells and moderate wind conditions. This is a quieter alternative to crowded spots, offering fun shoulder-season waves with relatively easy access for intermediate surfers.

Jetty rocksStrong currentsShallow banksBoat traffic

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

Port O'Connor Jetties Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Port O'Connor Jetties?
The current wave height at Port O'Connor Jetties is 2-3+ft with a 5.2s swell period. Wind is SE at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Port O'Connor Jetties surf forecast?
Our Port O'Connor 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 Port O'Connor Jetties?
The current breaking wave height at Port O'Connor Jetties is 2-3+ft, produced by a 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 Port O'Connor Jetties?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Port O'Connor Jetties is Saturday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.