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Octagon Surf Forecast

Texas

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.8s
Wind
10mph
SSE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.6ft @ 4sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Octagon is a mellow beach break located along the Texas Gulf Coast near Galveston Bay, offering consistent, manageable waves that are perfect for learning and progression. The sandy bottom creates forgiving conditions with rolling shoulders and occasional peaks that work across a range of swell directions. This laid-back spot sees minimal crowds thanks to its local positioning, making it an ideal spot for surfers seeking a peaceful Texas Gulf session.

Shallow waterMurky visibilityOccasional strong currentsWarm water marine life

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

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

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

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

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

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm

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Octagon Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Octagon?
The current wave height at Octagon is 1-2ft with a 3.8s swell period. Wind is SSE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Octagon surf forecast?
Our Octagon 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.