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North Padre Seawall Surf Forecast

Texas

North Padre Seawall surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
15mph
SSE / Gusts 26mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.9ft @ 5sSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

North Padre Seawall is a laid-back Texas Gulf Coast surf spot located along the northern stretch of Padre Island near Corpus Christi, where the concrete seawall structure helps funnel and shape the typically small, mushy Gulf swells into rideable waves. The break works best during fall when tropical systems and cold front swells push consistent energy out of the southeast, producing waist-to-chest-high waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. What makes this spot unique is the seawall itself, which acts as a landmark and gathering point for the tight-knit Corpus Christi surf community, giving it a social, relaxed vibe that reflects the spirit of Texas Gulf surfing.

Seawall structureStrong currents during stormsJellyfishSharksRip currentsBoat traffic

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ESE|Calm

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North Padre Seawall Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for North Padre Seawall?
The current wave height at North Padre Seawall is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SSE at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the North Padre Seawall surf forecast?
Our North Padre Seawall 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.