Octagon House

Galveston, Texas

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4:00 AM America/Chicago
Surf Quality:
FAIR

Current Conditions

FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Tiny waves under 1ft with quality 11s ground swell but getting breezy at 11kt Note: winds from NW would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
11
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
0.7
ft
🌊
Swell Height
0.7ft
🌊
Swell Period
11s
💨
Wind Speed
11kt
🌡️
Air Temp
28°C
💨
Wind Gusts
--kt
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Precipitation
0mm

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📍 Local Knowledge

Octagon House in Texas is an exposed beach break with fairly consistent surf, especially during the hurricane season. It performs best when a southeast swell combines with offshore winds from the northwest. The waves are mainly local windswells rather than distant groundswells, offering both lefts and rights. Surf quality is not affected by the tide, but it can get crowded when conditions are good. Surfers should beware of rips, sharks, and jellyfish. The best time for consistent, clean waves is during Winter, with December being the most reliable month.

Best Swell: SE
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SE
Wind: NW

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