Tide conditions for Galveston surf spots

Galveston, Texas

Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.

A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Galveston. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

1.0ft

Falling

Next Low

06:00 PM

-0.8 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

7-day tide schedule showing high and low tides
Day	High 1	Low 1	High 2	Low 2
Today	12:00 AM(4.8ft)	12:00 AM(2.2ft)	1:00 AM(5.2ft)	1:00 AM(2.5ft)
Tomorrow	12:00 AM(4.8ft)	12:00 AM(1.8ft)	1:00 AM(5.3ft)	1:00 AM(2.2ft)
Wed, Aug 12	12:00 AM(4.9ft)	12:00 AM(1.4ft)	1:00 AM(5.4ft)	1:00 AM(1.9ft)
Thu, Aug 13	12:00 AM(5.0ft)	12:00 AM(1.0ft)	1:00 AM(5.5ft)	1:00 AM(1.5ft)
Fri, Aug 14	12:00 AM(4.9ft)	12:00 AM(0.7ft)	1:00 AM(5.6ft)	1:00 AM(1.2ft)
Sat, Aug 15	12:00 AM(5.0ft)	12:00 AM(0.7ft)	1:00 AM(5.7ft)	1:00 AM(1.0ft)
Sun, Aug 16	12:00 AM(5.0ft)	12:00 AM(0.8ft)	1:00 AM(5.7ft)	1:00 AM(1.0ft)

Today

12:00 AM (4.8ft)

1:00 AM (5.2ft)

2:00 AM (4.5ft)

3:00 AM (3.9ft)

4:00 AM (3.2ft)

5:00 AM (2.6ft)

6:00 AM (2.0ft)

8:00 AM (1.9ft)

9:00 AM (2.4ft)

10:00 AM (3.0ft)

11:00 AM (3.6ft)

12:00 PM (4.2ft)

1:00 PM (4.7ft)

2:00 PM (4.4ft)

3:00 PM (3.6ft)

4:00 PM (2.9ft)

5:00 PM (2.2ft)

6:00 PM (1.4ft)

7:00 PM (1.3ft)

8:00 PM (2.0ft)

9:00 PM (2.7ft)

10:00 PM (3.4ft)

11:00 PM (4.1ft)

12:00 AM (2.2ft)

1:00 AM (2.5ft)

2:00 AM (2.5ft)

3:00 AM (2.4ft)

4:00 AM (2.3ft)

5:00 AM (2.1ft)

6:00 AM (1.9ft)

7:00 AM (1.3ft)

9:00 AM (1.8ft)

10:00 AM (1.7ft)

11:00 AM (1.6ft)

12:00 PM (1.4ft)

1:00 PM (1.1ft)

2:00 PM (0.7ft)

3:00 PM (0.1ft)

4:00 PM (-0.3ft)

5:00 PM (-0.7ft)

6:00 PM (-0.8ft)

7:00 PM (-0.7ft)

8:00 PM (-0.4ft)

9:00 PM (0.0ft)

10:00 PM (0.6ft)

11:00 PM (1.3ft)

Tomorrow

12:00 AM (4.8ft)

1:00 AM (5.3ft)

2:00 AM (4.7ft)

3:00 AM (4.0ft)

4:00 AM (3.4ft)

5:00 AM (2.7ft)

6:00 AM (2.1ft)

8:00 AM (1.9ft)

9:00 AM (2.5ft)

10:00 AM (3.1ft)

11:00 AM (3.7ft)

12:00 PM (4.2ft)

1:00 PM (4.8ft)

2:00 PM (4.5ft)

3:00 PM (3.8ft)

4:00 PM (3.0ft)

5:00 PM (2.3ft)

6:00 PM (1.6ft)

7:00 PM (1.4ft)

8:00 PM (2.1ft)

9:00 PM (2.8ft)

10:00 PM (3.5ft)

11:00 PM (4.2ft)

12:00 AM (1.8ft)

1:00 AM (2.2ft)

2:00 AM (2.4ft)

3:00 AM (2.4ft)

4:00 AM (2.3ft)

5:00 AM (2.1ft)

6:00 AM (1.9ft)

7:00 AM (1.4ft)

9:00 AM (1.7ft)

10:00 AM (1.8ft)

11:00 AM (1.8ft)

12:00 PM (1.7ft)

1:00 PM (1.6ft)

2:00 PM (1.2ft)

3:00 PM (0.7ft)

4:00 PM (0.2ft)

5:00 PM (-0.3ft)

6:00 PM (-0.6ft)

7:00 PM (-0.7ft)

8:00 PM (-0.6ft)

9:00 PM (-0.3ft)

10:00 PM (0.2ft)

11:00 PM (0.8ft)

Wed, Aug 12

12:00 AM (4.9ft)

1:00 AM (5.4ft)

2:00 AM (4.8ft)

3:00 AM (4.1ft)

4:00 AM (3.5ft)

5:00 AM (2.9ft)

6:00 AM (2.2ft)

8:00 AM (2.0ft)

9:00 AM (2.6ft)

10:00 AM (3.2ft)

11:00 AM (3.7ft)

12:00 PM (4.3ft)

1:00 PM (4.9ft)

2:00 PM (4.6ft)

3:00 PM (3.9ft)

4:00 PM (3.2ft)

5:00 PM (2.4ft)

6:00 PM (1.7ft)

7:00 PM (1.4ft)

8:00 PM (2.1ft)

9:00 PM (2.8ft)

10:00 PM (3.5ft)

11:00 PM (4.3ft)

12:00 AM (1.4ft)

1:00 AM (1.9ft)

2:00 AM (2.2ft)

3:00 AM (2.3ft)

4:00 AM (2.2ft)

5:00 AM (2.0ft)

6:00 AM (1.9ft)

7:00 AM (1.6ft)

9:00 AM (1.6ft)

10:00 AM (1.6ft)

11:00 AM (1.7ft)

12:00 PM (1.8ft)

1:00 PM (1.8ft)

2:00 PM (1.6ft)

3:00 PM (1.3ft)

4:00 PM (0.8ft)

5:00 PM (0.3ft)

6:00 PM (-0.1ft)

7:00 PM (-0.4ft)

8:00 PM (-0.4ft)

9:00 PM (-0.3ft)

10:00 PM (-0.0ft)

11:00 PM (0.4ft)

Thu, Aug 13

12:00 AM (5.0ft)

1:00 AM (5.5ft)

2:00 AM (4.9ft)

3:00 AM (4.3ft)

4:00 AM (3.6ft)

5:00 AM (3.0ft)

6:00 AM (2.4ft)

7:00 AM (1.7ft)

8:00 AM (2.1ft)

9:00 AM (2.7ft)

10:00 AM (3.2ft)

11:00 AM (3.8ft)

12:00 PM (4.4ft)

1:00 PM (5.0ft)

2:00 PM (4.8ft)

3:00 PM (4.0ft)

4:00 PM (3.3ft)

5:00 PM (2.5ft)

6:00 PM (1.7ft)

7:00 PM (1.4ft)

8:00 PM (2.1ft)

9:00 PM (2.8ft)

10:00 PM (3.5ft)

11:00 PM (4.2ft)

12:00 AM (1.0ft)

1:00 AM (1.5ft)

2:00 AM (1.9ft)

3:00 AM (2.1ft)

4:00 AM (2.1ft)

5:00 AM (2.0ft)

6:00 AM (1.8ft)

7:00 AM (1.6ft)

8:00 AM (1.4ft)

9:00 AM (1.3ft)

10:00 AM (1.4ft)

11:00 AM (1.4ft)

12:00 PM (1.6ft)

1:00 PM (1.7ft)

2:00 PM (1.8ft)

3:00 PM (1.6ft)

4:00 PM (1.4ft)

5:00 PM (1.0ft)

6:00 PM (0.5ft)

7:00 PM (0.2ft)

8:00 PM (-0.1ft)

9:00 PM (-0.1ft)

10:00 PM (0.0ft)

11:00 PM (0.3ft)

Fri, Aug 14

12:00 AM (4.9ft)

1:00 AM (5.6ft)

2:00 AM (4.9ft)

3:00 AM (4.3ft)

4:00 AM (3.6ft)

5:00 AM (3.0ft)

6:00 AM (2.4ft)

7:00 AM (1.7ft)

8:00 AM (2.0ft)

9:00 AM (2.6ft)

10:00 AM (3.2ft)

11:00 AM (3.8ft)

12:00 PM (4.4ft)

1:00 PM (4.9ft)

2:00 PM (4.8ft)

3:00 PM (4.1ft)

4:00 PM (3.3ft)

5:00 PM (2.6ft)

6:00 PM (1.9ft)

7:00 PM (1.5ft)

8:00 PM (2.2ft)

9:00 PM (2.9ft)

10:00 PM (3.6ft)

11:00 PM (4.3ft)

12:00 AM (0.7ft)

1:00 AM (1.2ft)

2:00 AM (1.6ft)

3:00 AM (1.9ft)

4:00 AM (2.0ft)

5:00 AM (1.9ft)

6:00 AM (1.7ft)

7:00 AM (1.4ft)

8:00 AM (1.2ft)

9:00 AM (1.1ft)

10:00 AM (1.1ft)

11:00 AM (1.1ft)

12:00 PM (1.3ft)

1:00 PM (1.5ft)

2:00 PM (1.7ft)

3:00 PM (1.8ft)

4:00 PM (1.7ft)

5:00 PM (1.4ft)

6:00 PM (1.1ft)

7:00 PM (0.8ft)

8:00 PM (0.5ft)

9:00 PM (0.3ft)

10:00 PM (0.3ft)

11:00 PM (0.4ft)

Sat, Aug 15

12:00 AM (5.0ft)

1:00 AM (5.7ft)

2:00 AM (5.1ft)

3:00 AM (4.4ft)

4:00 AM (3.8ft)

5:00 AM (3.1ft)

6:00 AM (2.5ft)

7:00 AM (1.9ft)

8:00 AM (2.1ft)

9:00 AM (2.7ft)

10:00 AM (3.3ft)

11:00 AM (3.9ft)

12:00 PM (4.4ft)

1:00 PM (5.0ft)

2:00 PM (4.9ft)

3:00 PM (4.2ft)

4:00 PM (3.4ft)

5:00 PM (2.7ft)

6:00 PM (1.9ft)

7:00 PM (1.4ft)

8:00 PM (2.1ft)

9:00 PM (2.9ft)

10:00 PM (3.6ft)

11:00 PM (4.3ft)

12:00 AM (0.7ft)

1:00 AM (1.0ft)

2:00 AM (1.4ft)

3:00 AM (1.7ft)

4:00 AM (1.8ft)

5:00 AM (1.8ft)

6:00 AM (1.6ft)

7:00 AM (1.4ft)

8:00 AM (1.1ft)

9:00 AM (0.9ft)

10:00 AM (0.8ft)

11:00 AM (0.8ft)

12:00 PM (0.9ft)

1:00 PM (1.1ft)

2:00 PM (1.4ft)

3:00 PM (1.6ft)

4:00 PM (1.7ft)

5:00 PM (1.7ft)

6:00 PM (1.5ft)

7:00 PM (1.3ft)

8:00 PM (1.0ft)

9:00 PM (0.8ft)

10:00 PM (0.7ft)

11:00 PM (0.7ft)

Sun, Aug 16

12:00 AM (5.0ft)

1:00 AM (5.7ft)

2:00 AM (5.1ft)

3:00 AM (4.5ft)

4:00 AM (3.8ft)

5:00 AM (3.2ft)

6:00 AM (2.5ft)

7:00 AM (1.9ft)

8:00 AM (2.1ft)

9:00 AM (2.7ft)

10:00 AM (3.3ft)

11:00 AM (3.8ft)

12:00 PM (4.4ft)

1:00 PM (5.0ft)

2:00 PM (5.0ft)

3:00 PM (4.2ft)

4:00 PM (3.4ft)

5:00 PM (2.7ft)

6:00 PM (1.9ft)

8:00 PM (2.1ft)

9:00 PM (2.8ft)

10:00 PM (3.5ft)

11:00 PM (4.2ft)

12:00 AM (0.8ft)

1:00 AM (1.0ft)

2:00 AM (1.3ft)

3:00 AM (1.5ft)

4:00 AM (1.7ft)

5:00 AM (1.7ft)

6:00 AM (1.6ft)

7:00 AM (1.3ft)

8:00 AM (1.0ft)

9:00 AM (0.8ft)

10:00 AM (0.6ft)

11:00 AM (0.6ft)

12:00 PM (0.6ft)

1:00 PM (0.7ft)

2:00 PM (1.0ft)

3:00 PM (1.3ft)

4:00 PM (1.5ft)

5:00 PM (1.7ft)

6:00 PM (1.7ft)

7:00 PM (1.4ft)

9:00 PM (1.3ft)

10:00 PM (1.2ft)

11:00 PM (1.1ft)

Beach Tide Preferences

Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.

Galveston – 61st Street Pier

lower-intermediate

0.5ft–2.5ft

Galveston – Pleasure Pier

intermediate

0.5ft–2.5ft

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

Featured Beaches

2 spots

Galveston – 61st Street Pier

Intermediate

The beach at 61st Street is one of Galveston's established Seawall surf zones. The pier and nearby structures influence the sandbars, producing short lefts and rights when Gulf windswells reach the island. Smaller days suit longboards and learners, while storm-driven surf brings stronger currents and a more demanding paddle.

Galveston – Pleasure Pier

Intermediate

Pleasure Pier is a named Galveston surf break along the central Seawall. Shifting sandbars around the pier can organize Gulf windswells into rideable peaks on either side. The waves are usually short-period and modest, but cold fronts and tropical systems can produce faster, stronger surf.

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Featured Beaches(2)

Galveston – 61st Street Pier

Intermediate

Galveston – Pleasure Pier

Intermediate

What to focus on today

Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Galveston

: Tide preferences vary by spot in Galveston. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
: Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Galveston. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
: You can check tide charts for Galveston on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.

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