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61st Street Surf Forecast

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61st Street surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
3.4s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.6ft @ 3sSSE

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Spot Guide

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

61st Street is a forgiving beach break located along the upper Texas coast near Galveston, offering mellow, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. The sandy bottom provides soft landings and the west-facing exposure captures Gulf swells while responding well to northwest offshore winds. This is a classic Gulf Coast cruiser perfect for beginners looking to build skills in warm water conditions.

Occasional strong currentsMurky water visibilityBoat traffic

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm

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61st Street Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 61st Street?
The current wave height at 61st Street is 0-1ft with a 3.4s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the 61st Street surf forecast?
Our 61st Street 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.