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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Horace Caldwell Pier, 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 - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 14mph E winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with moderate N wind around 10mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 7s with moderate NNE wind around 10mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 9mph from the SSE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
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Horace Caldwell Pier at Port Aransas on the Texas Gulf Coast offers mellow, rolling waves that break over a sandy bottom, making it one of the more accessible surf spots along the Lone Star State's shoreline. The pier itself creates useful sandbars on either side that can focus swell energy and produce more defined peaks than the surrounding open beach. Fall brings the most consistent surf as tropical swells and post-frontal windswell from the Gulf of Mexico push cleaner energy toward shore.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Horace Caldwell Pier is 2-3ft with a 5.95s swell period. Wind is E 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 Horace Caldwell Pier is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.9ft 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 Horace Caldwell Pier is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Horace Caldwell Pier 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 Horace Caldwell Pier. 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.
Horace Caldwell Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Horace Caldwell Pier at Port Aransas on the Texas Gulf Coast offers mellow, rolling waves that break over a sandy bottom, making it one of the more accessible surf spots along the Lone Star State's shoreline. The pier itself creates useful sandbars on either side that can focus swell energy and produce more defined peaks than the surrounding open beach. Fall brings the most consistent surf as tropical swells and post-frontal windswell from the Gulf of Mexico push cleaner energy toward shore.
The prime season at Horace Caldwell Pier 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 Horace Caldwell Pier include pier pilings, fishing lines and hooks, strong rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Horace Caldwell 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
