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Quintana Surf Forecast

Texas

Quintana surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.1s
Wind
8mph
SSE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.8ft @ 4sSSE

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Spot Guide

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

Quintana is a laid-back beach break on the upper Texas Gulf Coast near the mouth of the Brazos River, offering mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for beginners and longboarders looking to escape the crowds. The spot faces northwest into the Gulf, picking up the best energy from southeast and south swells generated by Gulf storms and tropical systems, making fall hurricane season the most productive time of year. What makes Quintana unique is its remote, uncrowded character — this sleepy stretch of Texas coastline rarely sees more than a handful of surfers, giving you plenty of space to work on your game in warm Gulf waters.

JellyfishStrong currents near river mouthSharksRip currentsSoft mushy conditionsBoat traffic

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

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

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with calm winds.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm

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Quintana Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Quintana?
The current wave height at Quintana is 1-2ft with a 4.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Quintana surf forecast?
Our Quintana 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.