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Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with moderate SSE wind around 10mph.
Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with moderate SSE wind around 10mph.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Port O'Connor Jetties for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Port O'Connor Jetties, Texas. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with 10mph SSE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, moderate SW wind around 7mph, poor conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with light winds out of the SE. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 5s and light SSE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with 8mph SSW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Port O'Connor Jetties is 1-2ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 10mph. 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 O'Connor Jetties is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.9ft S 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 O'Connor Jetties is Friday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 1ft waves, a 4.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Port O'Connor 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 O'Connor 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 O'Connor Jetties is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Port O'Connor 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 O'Connor Jetties include jetty rocks, strong currents, shallow banks, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
