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Quintana Surf Forecast, Texas

Texas

Surfside1-2+ftOctagon1-2+ftJamaica Beach1-2+ft
Quintana surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.05s
Wind
10mph
SE / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 11mph from the SE.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|11-12mph SSE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 3-4ft. The breeze eases and things smooth out to poor - fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|11-16mph SSE
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Forecast Charts

Quintana Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

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.

JellyfishStrong currents near river mouthSharksRip currentsSoft mushy conditionsBoat traffic

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

Quintana Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Quintana?
The current wave height at Quintana is 1-2+ft with a 5.05s swell period. Wind is SE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Quintana surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Quintana?
The current breaking wave height at Quintana is 1-2+ft, produced by a 2.6ft SSE 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 Quintana?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Quintana is Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.