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Port Aransas surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.3 m 6 s E · Wind waves: 0.4 m 3 s SE
Best window this week: Wednesday 15:00 CST — 1.6 0.6 m (2.1 ft) at 7 s, cross-onshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (124° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.4 B 2 · A 0 | 0.5–0.8 m (1.6–2.8 ft) | 5 s | E | 11 kt cross-onshore | 06:40–17:42 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 0.7–1.0 m (2.4–3.2 ft) | 5 s | SSE | 12 kt cross-onshore | 06:40–17:42 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 1.6 B 4 · A 0 | 0.6–0.9 m (1.9–3.1 ft) | 5 s | E | 13 kt cross-onshore | 06:41–17:41 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.5 B 1 · A 0 | 0.6–0.8 m (2.0–2.6 ft) | 5 s | SSE | 11 kt cross-onshore | 06:42–17:40 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.3 B 1 · A 0 | 0.4–0.8 m (1.2–2.5 ft) | 4 s | E | 10 kt cross-offshore | 06:43–17:40 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.0 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2–0.4 m (0.8–1.2 ft) | 4 s | ESE | 6 kt cross-shore | 06:43–17:39 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.2–0.5 m (0.8–1.8 ft) | 4 s | NE | 8 kt cross-offshore | 06:44–17:39 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 06:00 | 0.4 B 2 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 6 s E | 10 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Mon 09:00 | 0.4 B 2 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 6 s E | 10 kt S cross-onshore |
| Mon 12:00 | 0.4 B 1 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.7 ft) | 6 s E | 10 kt S cross-onshore |
| Mon 15:00 | 0.1 B 1 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.7 ft) | 4 s ESE | 11 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Mon 18:00 | 0.2 B 1 · A 0 | 0.6 m (2.1 ft) | 3 s SE | 14 kt SE onshore |
| Mon 21:00 | 0.4 B 1 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.8 ft) | 4 s SSE | 15 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Tue 00:00 | 0.6 B 1 · A 0 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 4 s SSE | 14 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Tue 03:00 | 0.8 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 5 s SSE | 14 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 06:00 | 0.9 B 2 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.1 ft) | 5 s SSE | 15 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 09:00 | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 5 s SSE | 8 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 12:00 | 0.9 B 2 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 5 s SSE | 8 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Tue 15:00 | 0.7 B 2 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 5 s SSE | 9 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 18:00 | 0.7 B 2 · A 0 | 0.7 m (2.4 ft) | 5 s SSE | 13 kt N cross-offshore |
| Tue 21:00 | 0.8 B 2 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 5 s SE | 13 kt N cross-offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252) (42092), 22 km from Port Aransas, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.2 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) |
| Peak period | 7 s | 6 s |
| Swell from | E | E |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Port Aransas tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (CST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 15:00 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) · High 23:40 (+0.2 m / +0.5 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 06:10 (+0.0 m / +0.1 ft) · High 08:30 (+0.0 m / +0.1 ft) · Low 16:20 (-0.1 m / -0.5 ft) · High 23:40 (+0.1 m / +0.3 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 05:40 (-0.0 m / -0.1 ft) · High 11:20 (+0.1 m / +0.2 ft) · Low 17:40 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) · High 23:20 (+0.1 m / +0.2 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 05:50 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 13:00 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 19:00 (-0.0 m / -0.0 ft) · High 22:50 (+0.0 m / +0.1 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 06:10 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) · High 14:20 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 21:20 (+0.1 m / +0.2 ft) · High 21:30 (+0.1 m / +0.2 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 06:40 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) · High 15:30 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 07:10 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 16:30 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.4 Corpus Christi 34 km · 0.5 m (1.5 ft) now
- 0.0 Matagorda 144 km · 0.4 m (1.2 ft) now
- 0.8 South Padre Island 193 km · 0.6 m (1.9 ft) now
- 0.0 Surfside 212 km · 0.3 m (1.0 ft) now
- 0.0 Terramar Beach 243 km · 0.3 m (1.0 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Chicago). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (27.75, -97.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.