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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Fish Pass Jetties for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 2ft and very poor with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly very poor with strong SSE wind at 14mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 2ft waves and very poor conditions with strong S wind at 20mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 2ft waves and very poor conditions with 20mph SSE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and very poor conditions with strong SSE wind at 19mph.
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 1-2ft with a 6.45s swell period. Wind is SE at 16mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Fish Pass Jetties is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.8ft 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 Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
