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Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 11mph from the S.
Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 11mph from the S.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Quintana for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Quintana, 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. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 11mph from the S.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 4s with 9mph from the SSW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SSE.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
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Quintana is a laid-back beach break on the upper Texas Gulf Coast near the mouth of the Brazos River, offering mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for beginners and longboarders looking to escape the crowds. The spot faces northwest into the Gulf, picking up the best energy from southeast and south swells generated by Gulf storms and tropical systems, making fall hurricane season the most productive time of year. What makes Quintana unique is its remote, uncrowded character — this sleepy stretch of Texas coastline rarely sees more than a handful of surfers, giving you plenty of space to work on your game in warm Gulf waters.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Quintana is 1-2ft with a 4.6s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. 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 Quintana 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 Quintana is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 4.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Quintana works best with a SSE 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 Quintana. 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.
Quintana is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Quintana is a laid-back beach break on the upper Texas Gulf Coast near the mouth of the Brazos River, offering mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for beginners and longboarders looking to escape the crowds. The spot faces northwest into the Gulf, picking up the best energy from southeast and south swells generated by Gulf storms and tropical systems, making fall hurricane season the most productive time of year. What makes Quintana unique is its remote, uncrowded character — this sleepy stretch of Texas coastline rarely sees more than a handful of surfers, giving you plenty of space to work on your game in warm Gulf waters.
The prime season at Quintana 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 Quintana include jellyfish, strong currents near river mouth, sharks, rip currents, soft mushy conditions, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Quintana 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).
