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When it does work the spot prefers long-period SE groundswells with light NW offshore winds.
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San Jose Island
San José Island is a long, secluded Texas barrier beach whose south/east-facing sandbars light up on rare Gulf SE groundswell days, with protective jetties at Aransas Pass that shape intermittent peelers. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for San Jose Island in Texas.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationTexas, US
Forecast
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 5 s
- Wind SE 9 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Remote access and limited landing points keep crowds low but boat/jetty approaches and occasional strong rips raise consequence - expect basic logistic hassle and variable takeoff zones.
Tidal stage is generally forgiving, but watch low-tide shallow sandbars and local current lines.
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