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There is a quote Galveston surfers often use - "If you can surf in Galveston, you can surf anywhere!" By this they mean it is hard to surf there because of the Texas coast's bad reputation for producing small, choppy, inconsistent surf. Surfers have long been known to try to keep the best spots to themselves, and this adage exemplifies the tradition of surfers trying to downplay good spots, such as Galveston. Although not a world-renowned surfing mecca, for the committed, there are definitely those perfect days that make it all worthwhile.
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston is the highest place on the Texas coast that gets fairly consistent surf. The Texas coast gets a lot of wind, and kite surfing and wind surfing are very popular as well. The system of sandbars and troughs, coupled with the shallow bottom, causes a thin-walled wave. Because of this, the waves are usually small and gentle- an overhead day is not common.
That said, when a storm system enters the Gulf, or right after one of the many frontal systems that move through the area, there can be days of long, glassy, beautiful, sizable surf that rivals the surf anywhere. Summer is very inconsistent, but the rest of the year, particularly in the spring, it's definitely worth the effort. Because they have to stay tuned into the constantly changing conditions to get the big payoff, surfers in Galveston are among the most committed in the world.
The most consistent spots are along the Seawall, where there are 15 rock jetties and several fishing piers. The most popular breaks are near 25th Street, and near the 37th , 47th, 51st, and 61st Street jetties. In the summer months surfing is allowed on the west end of the island at the beach access roads and between the Flagship pier and 53rd Street. These are called "multi-use areas" and permit surfboards, hard-bottomed boogie boards, wind and kite surfers, other hard-bottomed craft. The area near the Flagship Hotel at 25th is usually a slower, wave that is great for beginners and long boarders, and 37th street is a more performance oriented, aggressive wave.
Inexperienced surfers should stay away from the piers and jetties and not surf on days the Galveston Beach Patrol flies a red flag. Leashes are required on the Seawall beaches during the summer months. All surfers should be familiar with the "multi-use area" regulations in Chapter 8 of the city code. Questions can be directed to the Galveston Beach Patrol at beachpatrol@galvestonparkboard.org, (409)763-4769, or by checking their website at www.galvestonbeachpatrol.com .
Current surf and weather conditions can be found in the Galveston.com Weather Center, while beach and surf webcams are also available with continuously-updated imagery. Check out the Galveston.com Board Room, where you can participate in surfing-related Forums & Blogs, as well as upload your own photos and video!
From Blog.Galveston.com RSS: From the Blogs
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:46:31 +0000
Sunny cool days and cold nights to prevail through Friday. Somewhat milder conditions on Saturday should make for near ideal ArtWalk conditions.
Sunny skies with cold nights and cool afternoons will prevail through the end of this week as dry, cold high pressure continues to flow into Texas behind a frontal boundary and eastward moving upper-level low. This morning’s surface weather map shows a cold front extending from the eastern Gulf of Mexico northeast across the coast [...]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:13:35 +0000
Sunshine to return to Galveston after a long absence, with somewhat milder temperatures in the picture for this weekend.
Sunshine will be returning to Galveston after a spell of cloudy, wet cold weather. Temperatures will remain on the chilly to cool side as high pressure continues to funnel cold air into the area. Clouds, however, will disappear as an upper-level low and trough shift off to the east and a high pressure ridge develops [...]
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:54:53 +0000
Cold temperatures, cloudy skies and a chance of rain to prevail through early tomorrow, however some sun likely tomorrow afternoon and Thursday
Chilly, breezy wet weather should continue a little while longer before sunshine and somewhat milder temperatures return. Cold high pressure continues to flow into Texas behind a stationary cold front located in the central Gulf of Mexico. Warm, moist air aloft, combined with an upper-level disturbance, will keep clouds, drizzle and rain in the picture [...]
Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:50:34 +0000
Cloudy, breezy, chilly and wet weather to continue through mid-week
Chilly, breezy wet weather is the picture for the area as a cold high pressure continues to flow into Texas behind a cold front that moved through the area early yesterday. Warm, moist air aloft, combined with an expected upper-level disturbance, will keep clouds, drizzle and rain in the picture through Wednesday. This morning’s surface [...]
Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:03:58 +0000
Clouds, chilly temperatures and breezy conditions to prevail through mid-week with periods of light rain.
A return to chilly, breezy wet conditions is in store for the area as a cold front pushes offshore this morning and warm air aloft keeps clouds, drizzle and rain in the picture through Tuesday. This morning’s surface weather map shows a cold front extending from northeast Mexico along the Texas coast to a low
Kite Surfing Galveston Biography
Galveston Island Surfing
Please support Galveston.com Sponsors.
Planning a Galveston Island getaway? Count on Galveston.com Lodging Reservations! With a vast collection of properties ranging from resort hotels to romantic bed & breakfasts, we've got you covered! more...
Please support Galveston.com Sponsors.
Voted Best Travel Agency in 2005 & 2008 by The Galveston County Daily News, GalvestonCruises.com specializes in cruises from Galveston Island and ports around the globe. Click or call (800)593-8678. more...
Surfing Instruction
1
Surfing Supplies
2
Fresh Catch of the Day
There is a quote Galveston surfers often use - "If you can surf in Galveston, you can surf anywhere!" By this they mean it is hard to surf there because of the Texas coast's bad reputation for producing small, choppy, inconsistent surf. Surfers have long been known to try to keep the best spots to themselves, and this adage exemplifies the tradition of surfers trying to downplay good spots, such as Galveston. Although not a world-renowned surfing mecca, for the committed, there are definitely those perfect days that make it all worthwhile.
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston is the highest place on the Texas coast that gets fairly consistent surf. The Texas coast gets a lot of wind, and kite surfing and wind surfing are very popular as well. The system of sandbars and troughs, coupled with the shallow bottom, causes a thin-walled wave. Because of this, the waves are usually small and gentle- an overhead day is not common.
That said, when a storm system enters the Gulf, or right after one of the many frontal systems that move through the area, there can be days of long, glassy, beautiful, sizable surf that rivals the surf anywhere. Summer is very inconsistent, but the rest of the year, particularly in the spring, it's definitely worth the effort. Because they have to stay tuned into the constantly changing conditions to get the big payoff, surfers in Galveston are among the most committed in the world.
The most consistent spots are along the Seawall, where there are 15 rock jetties and several fishing piers. The most popular breaks are near 25th Street, and near the 37th , 47th, 51st, and 61st Street jetties. In the summer months surfing is allowed on the west end of the island at the beach access roads and between the Flagship pier and 53rd Street. These are called "multi-use areas" and permit surfboards, hard-bottomed boogie boards, wind and kite surfers, other hard-bottomed craft. The area near the Flagship Hotel at 25th is usually a slower, wave that is great for beginners and long boarders, and 37th street is a more performance oriented, aggressive wave.
Inexperienced surfers should stay away from the piers and jetties and not surf on days the Galveston Beach Patrol flies a red flag. Leashes are required on the Seawall beaches during the summer months. All surfers should be familiar with the "multi-use area" regulations in Chapter 8 of the city code. Questions can be directed to the Galveston Beach Patrol at beachpatrol@galvestonparkboard.org, (409)763-4769, or by checking their website at www.galvestonbeachpatrol.com .
Current surf and weather conditions can be found in the Galveston.com Weather Center, while beach and surf webcams are also available with continuously-updated imagery. Check out the Galveston.com Board Room, where you can participate in surfing-related Forums & Blogs, as well as upload your own photos and video!
From Blog.Galveston.com RSS: From the Blogs
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:46:31 +0000
Sunny cool days and cold nights to prevail through Friday. Somewhat milder conditions on Saturday should make for near ideal ArtWalk conditions.
Sunny skies with cold nights and cool afternoons will prevail through the end of this week as dry, cold high pressure continues to flow into Texas behind a frontal boundary and eastward moving upper-level low. This morning’s surface weather map shows a cold front extending from the eastern Gulf of Mexico northeast across the coast [...]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:13:35 +0000
Sunshine to return to Galveston after a long absence, with somewhat milder temperatures in the picture for this weekend.
Sunshine will be returning to Galveston after a spell of cloudy, wet cold weather. Temperatures will remain on the chilly to cool side as high pressure continues to funnel cold air into the area. Clouds, however, will disappear as an upper-level low and trough shift off to the east and a high pressure ridge develops [...]
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:54:53 +0000
Cold temperatures, cloudy skies and a chance of rain to prevail through early tomorrow, however some sun likely tomorrow afternoon and Thursday
Chilly, breezy wet weather should continue a little while longer before sunshine and somewhat milder temperatures return. Cold high pressure continues to flow into Texas behind a stationary cold front located in the central Gulf of Mexico. Warm, moist air aloft, combined with an upper-level disturbance, will keep clouds, drizzle and rain in the picture [...]
Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:50:34 +0000
Cloudy, breezy, chilly and wet weather to continue through mid-week
Chilly, breezy wet weather is the picture for the area as a cold high pressure continues to flow into Texas behind a cold front that moved through the area early yesterday. Warm, moist air aloft, combined with an expected upper-level disturbance, will keep clouds, drizzle and rain in the picture through Wednesday. This morning’s surface [...]
Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:03:58 +0000
Clouds, chilly temperatures and breezy conditions to prevail through mid-week with periods of light rain.
A return to chilly, breezy wet conditions is in store for the area as a cold front pushes offshore this morning and warm air aloft keeps clouds, drizzle and rain in the picture through Tuesday. This morning’s surface weather map shows a cold front extending from northeast Mexico along the Texas coast to a low
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