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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fish Pass Jetties, Texas. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with 15mph out of the E.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Expect 2-3ft waves early on ESE swell at 6s.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 11mph from the NNE.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate SSE wind around 9mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
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Fish Pass Jetties is a raw and underrated surf spot on Padre Island in Texas, where the jetties flanking the Fish Pass inlet channel waves and create more defined, rideable surf than the surrounding open beach. The rock jetties help focus energy from Gulf swells, producing punchy, hollow peaks that reward surfers willing to make the journey to this remote stretch of the Texas coast. Fall brings the most consistent swells from tropical systems and cold fronts, making it the prime season to score this spot.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Fish Pass Jetties is 2-3ft with a 5.95s swell period. Wind is ESE at 13mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Fish Pass Jetties is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.8ft SE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Fish Pass Jetties is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Fish Pass Jetties 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 Fish Pass Jetties. 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.
Fish Pass Jetties is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Fish Pass Jetties is a raw and underrated surf spot on Padre Island in Texas, where the jetties flanking the Fish Pass inlet channel waves and create more defined, rideable surf than the surrounding open beach. The rock jetties help focus energy from Gulf swells, producing punchy, hollow peaks that reward surfers willing to make the journey to this remote stretch of the Texas coast. Fall brings the most consistent swells from tropical systems and cold fronts, making it the prime season to score this spot.
The prime season at Fish Pass Jetties 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 Fish Pass Jetties include jetty rocks, strong currents, rip currents near inlet, sharks, jellyfish, remote location. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Fish Pass Jetties 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.
