Tide conditions for Matagorda surf spots
Matagorda, 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 Matagorda. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
0.2ft
Rising
Next High
12:00 AM
0.7 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 12:30 AM(0.7ft) | 12:00 PM(0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Tomorrow | 2:00 AM(0.7ft) | 1:00 PM(0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 3:00 AM(0.7ft) | 2:00 PM(0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 3:00 AM(0.6ft) | 3:00 PM(0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 4:00 AM(0.6ft) | 4:00 PM(0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 4:00 AM(0.6ft) | 5:00 PM(0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 4:00 AM(0.5ft) | 6:00 PM(0.3ft) | -- | -- |
Today
12:30 AM (0.7ft)
12:00 PM (0.2ft)
Tomorrow
2:00 AM (0.7ft)
1:00 PM (0.2ft)
Fri, Nov 13
3:00 AM (0.7ft)
2:00 PM (0.2ft)
Sat, Nov 14
3:00 AM (0.6ft)
3:00 PM (0.2ft)
Sun, Nov 15
4:00 AM (0.6ft)
4:00 PM (0.2ft)
Mon, Nov 16
4:00 AM (0.6ft)
5:00 PM (0.2ft)
Tue, Nov 17
4:00 AM (0.5ft)
6:00 PM (0.3ft)
Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
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Featured Beaches(1)
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 Matagorda
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Matagorda. 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 Matagorda. 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 Matagorda 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.
