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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Meacoms 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: flat–flatft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with moderate ESE wind around 8mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with strong NE wind at 15mph.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with 8mph NNE winds.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the NE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
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Meacoms Pier is a mellow beach break located along the Texas Gulf Coast near Galveston, offering soft, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sand bottom provides a forgiving learning environment, with the pier serving as a convenient landmark and shelter from wind. This spot picks up energy from southeastern swells and works best during the fall months when tropical systems bring consistent wave activity to the Gulf.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Meacoms Pier is Flat with a 3.4s swell period. Wind is ESE at 12mph 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 Meacoms Pier is Flat, produced by a 2ft SE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Meacoms Pier is Friday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 1ft waves, a 3.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Meacoms 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 Meacoms 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.
Meacoms Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Meacoms Pier is a mellow beach break located along the Texas Gulf Coast near Galveston, offering soft, rolling waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sand bottom provides a forgiving learning environment, with the pier serving as a convenient landmark and shelter from wind. This spot picks up energy from southeastern swells and works best during the fall months when tropical systems bring consistent wave activity to the Gulf.
The prime season at Meacoms 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 Meacoms Pier include pier pilings, occasional strong currents, murky water visibility. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Meacoms 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.
