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Packery Channel Jetties Surf Forecast

Texas

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Packery Channel Jetties surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
15mph
SSE / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.0ft @ 5sSE

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Spot Guide

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

Packery Channel Jetties is one of Texas's most accessible and consistent surf spots, located on North Padre Island near Corpus Christi where the channel meets the Gulf of Mexico. The rock jetties on either side of the channel funnel and shape incoming Gulf swells, producing rideable beach break waves that are generally small but fun, especially during fall tropical swell events. This spot is a favorite among South Texas surfers for its relatively forgiving conditions and the added structure the jetties provide to an otherwise flat coastline.

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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

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

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

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

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ESE|Calm

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Packery Channel Jetties Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Packery Channel Jetties?
The current wave height at Packery Channel Jetties is 1-2ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is SSE at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Packery Channel Jetties surf forecast?
Our Packery Channel Jetties 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.