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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Surfside, 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: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 2-3ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 4–5ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor conditions with 17mph SSE winds.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on SE swell at 7s with 14mph SE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 5–6ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on SSE swell at 8s and 11mph from the SE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 20: 4–5ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 10mph from the SE.
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Surfside is a mellow beach break situated along the Texas Gulf Coast, offering forgiving sandy bottom waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The spot faces northwest, making it well-positioned to receive southeastern swells that roll in during fall months and tropical storms. With its wide sandy beach and gentle rolling waves, Surfside provides a welcoming environment for learning and progression.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Surfside is 2-3+ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 16mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Surfside is 2-3+ft, produced by a 3.3ft 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Surfside is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Surfside 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 Surfside. 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.
Surfside is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Surfside is a mellow beach break situated along the Texas Gulf Coast, offering forgiving sandy bottom waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The spot faces northwest, making it well-positioned to receive southeastern swells that roll in during fall months and tropical storms. With its wide sandy beach and gentle rolling waves, Surfside provides a welcoming environment for learning and progression.
The prime season at Surfside 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 Surfside include strong currents, occasional stingrays, murky water visibility. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Surfside 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.
