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Surfside Surf Forecast, Texas

Texas

Quintana1-2ftOctagon1-2ftJamaica Beach1-2ft
Surfside surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
10mph
SE / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 7sESE
Wind Swell
2.5ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|3mph SSE
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 11mph from the SSE, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

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

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 3-4ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|11-16mph SSE
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Surfside Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

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.

Strong currentsOccasional stingraysMurky water visibility

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

Surfside Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Surfside?
The current wave height at Surfside is 1-2ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is SE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Surfside surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Surfside?
The current breaking wave height at Surfside is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft ESE primary swell at 7s, a 2.5ft 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 Surfside?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Surfside is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.