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Matagorda Surf Forecast

Texas

Port O'Connor Jetties1-2ftQuintana1-2ftSurfside1-2ftOctagon1-2ftJamaica Beach0-1ft
Matagorda surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.55s
Wind
11mph
SSE / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 5sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Matagorda offers mellow beach breaks along the Texas Gulf Coast, with sandy bottom waves that are forgiving for beginners and intermediate surfers. The area faces southeast and picks up the most consistent swell during fall months when Gulf storms generate quality waves. This remote stretch of coastline sees minimal crowds, making it an ideal spot for those seeking peaceful, uncrowded surf sessions in South Texas.

Murky water visibilityOccasional strong currentsShallow sandbars

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ESE|Calm

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Matagorda Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Matagorda?
The current wave height at Matagorda is 1-2ft with a 4.55s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Matagorda surf forecast?
Our Matagorda 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.