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Galveston Pier Surf Forecast

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Galveston Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
3.4s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 20mph
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
SSE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Galveston Pier is a fun, accessible surf spot along the Texas Gulf Coast, where the pier structure helps organize sandbars and occasionally produces surprisingly rideable peaks. Waves here are typically small and mellow, shaped by Gulf swells generated from tropical systems and cold front-driven wind swells, making it a welcoming spot for beginners and longboarders. Fall is the prime season when passing tropical storms and cold fronts push consistent energy into this west-facing stretch of the Texas shoreline.

Pier pilingsFishing linesRip currentsJellyfishStrong currents during stormsSharks

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

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

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

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with glassy conditions.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm

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Galveston Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

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