Surfside Jetty is a surf spot located in Texas on the Gulf of Mexico, at the southeastern tip of Surfside Beach. The jetty is a man-made structure built from granite slabs, stretching over 3,400 feet into the Gulf and protecting the Freeport Harbor Channel. The spot has a sand bottom and works on all tides, with waves breaking over well-defined sandbars. The surf spot provides both left and right waves. The best surf forecast is when swells come from the east, southeast, or south, with a minimum swell height of 2 feet, and the best wind direction is from the west, northwest, or north. The spot is not very consistent and the wave length can range from 50 to 150 meters. Surfside Jetty is suitable for all levels, including beginners, and you can use beginner boards, softboards, shortboards, mid-length, retro, and longboards. There are rips and undertow, so check your skills before paddling out, be sure that the spot and conditions match your level. Respect the locals, especially when the spot is crowded, and always follow surf etiquette. The crowd is usually light, but it can get busier near the main breaks. Marine life includes dolphins, sea turtles, and small blacktip sharks, and sometimes jellyfish appear when the surf is weak. The area is also known for fishing, bird watching, and photography. Surfside Jetty County Park nearby offers amenities like picnic areas and restrooms. Nearby surf spots include Surfside Beach, Quintanas, Jamaica Beach, Galveston, and Galveston Pier. Check out the good surf at Surfside Jetty in the next 7 days, the webcams, the full forecast report, or see the spot on the surf map.
Tides play a role in determining wave quality at many surf spots, but some locations like Surfside Jetty remain consistent regardless of tidal changes. In these spots, the depth of the water over the seabed stays relatively stable, meaning the waves break in a similar way throughout the tidal cycle. Whether it's high, medium, or low tide, the wave conditions at these spots are largely unaffected, offering consistent surf sessions at any time of day.
Near spots
There are 8 surf spots within a range of 100 km from Surfside Jetty. Use this section to find alternative spots that may be less crowded, better suited for your surfing skills, or offer a better forecast report for the next 7 days. Each spot includes detailed surf reports, forecast updates, and webcam views to help you plan. Whether you're seeking less crowded alternatives or simply exploring a region, the list of nearby surf spots is an essential tool.
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