The Wave
Best, cleanest surf typically arrives with S-SE ground or longer-period wind swell and light N-NNW offshore breeze.
Low to mid tides often expose the sandbars that shape the more rideable peaks.
Surf GuideTexas
Galveston - 61st Street Pier
A jettyed Galveston beach break at 61st Street that can throw quick, hollow rights and lefts when a long-period SE/S swell lines up with the pier sandbanks. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Galveston - 61st Street Pier in Texas.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationTexas, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 4 s
- Wind E 5 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
2.0 ftrising
- High2.0 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High1.8 ft
- Low0.7 ft
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The 61st Street jetty concentrates peaks and can create a strong rip and punchy outside bowl on the north side - expect faster, hollow waves near the structure and easier, wind-affected peaks farther down the seawall.
Deep Dive
Get the full picture in WaveWise.
Stop guessing and start surfing. WaveWise analyzes live data to find your best upcoming sessions so you spend less time planning and more time paddling out.
Hourly swells, wind & weather
Live tide windows & daylight
Session Finder ranking
Explore