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Boca Chica Surf Forecast

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Boca Chica surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
16mph
SSE / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.3ft @ 5sSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Boca Chica sits at the southernmost tip of Texas near the mouth of the Rio Grande, where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico and creates a unique sandbars setup that can produce surprisingly fun, peaky waves. The Gulf's shallow continental shelf and prevailing northeastern swells during fall generate rideable surf, especially when tropical systems push energy into this remote stretch of coastline. This is one of the most isolated and least-known surf spots in Texas, offering solitude and a raw, frontier-like experience far from any crowds.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, barely a breath of wind, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s E|Calm

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Boca Chica Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Boca Chica?
The current wave height at Boca Chica is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SSE at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Boca Chica surf forecast?
Our Boca Chica 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.