Surf spot

Galveston - Flagship

Forecast conditions and map view for Galveston - Flagship in USA, Gulf Coast, Texas. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Gulf Coast, Texas
Coordinates: 29.2870, -94.7913

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.1	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.2	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	SSW	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	SSE	S	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	S	S	SE	SSE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	5.3	3.9	3.7	3.8	4.1	4.3	4.5	4.3	4.5	3.2	3.4	3.3	4.5	3.5	4.1	4.5	4	3.5	3.6	3.8	3.5	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.4	3	3.1	3.4	3.7	3.8	4.2	4.3	3	3	3.1	3.3	3.3	3.4	3.6	3.9	3.8	3.5	3.9	3.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.2	4	3.9	4.2	4.2	4.2	4	3.5
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	5	8	6	6	4	4	4	4	5	4	3	4	6	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	3	4	4	3	2	2	2	1	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	3	3	5	10	2	9	11	12	11	10	10	11	10	8	7	5
Wind speed (km/h)	30.1	25.1	22.1	21	20.1	22	21.8	23.9	26.3	19.3	19.5	16.9	13.9	11.7	19.7	23.2	24.3	18.8	18.4	13.4	14	13.8	20.7	24.6	24.1	20.6	10.9	9.4	10.9	15.3	19.1	23.2	21.1	16.3	8.7	14.8	19.1	23.2	24.3	23.8	24.7	21.6	20.6	21.5	24.8	22.5	20.9	15.9	12.1	5.3	1.9	6.8	5.6	8.4	18.9	18.7
Wind direction	SCross	SSWCross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SSWCross	SCross	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SSECross-on	WSWGlassy	NNWCross-off	NNECross-on	SCross	SSWCross	SCross

Galveston – Flagship (Texas, USA, Gulf Coast) is a popular surf break on Galveston Island known for its easy access and Gulf Coast beachbreak setup. It’s part of the consistent but weather-dependent Texas surf scene, where waves are often shaped by distant Gulf swells, tropical systems, and local wind conditions.

What it’s like

Type of break: Beachbreak
Wave quality: Usually soft to moderate, with occasional cleaner, more rideable peaks when conditions line up
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, longboarders, and anyone looking for fun Gulf surf
Crowd: Can get busy, especially when a swell arrives and conditions are favorable

Conditions

Swell window: Best during south or southeast swells, tropical storm activity, or stronger Gulf weather patterns
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal; onshore Gulf breezes can quickly make it choppy
Tide: Tidal shifts can affect sandbars and peak quality, so timing matters

Hazards / considerations

Shifting sandbars: Conditions can change frequently
Storms and weather: Gulf weather can change fast, especially during hurricane season
Water quality: After heavy rain, runoff can affect water quality
Local etiquette: Respect surfers, swimmers, and access points

Overall

Galveston – Flagship is a classic Texas Gulf Coast surf spot that can be a great session when the Gulf wakes up. It’s not usually a high-performance wave, but it can offer fun, accessible surf and a solid introduction to Gulf Coast conditions.