Packery Channel Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Texas, USA) (2024)

FAQs

Who has the most accurate surf report? ›

Swellmagnet provides some of the best surf reports in the industry, with accurate and verifiable results gathered via an innovative system of surf condition monitors and detectors.

Surf reports, like weather reports, are not always 100% accurate, as they constantly change based on the weather conditions. It's best to use multiple sources and local surfing knowledge to determine the most reliable surf reports for your area.

The surf forecast is 1 ft and semi glassy/bumpy right now for Corpus Christi, TX.

Kelly Slater (USA): Widely considered one of the greatest surfers of all time, Kelly Slater has won numerous world championships and is known for his incredible longevity in the sport. He has 11 World Surf League (WSL) titles to his name.

Generally speaking the perfect size for beginners is 1 to 2ft. For intermediates: 2-4ft waves are best as it gives you more face of the wave to progress your skills on. You should keep an eye on the 'Swell Period', because it's a lot more indicative of the actual wave size (see the next point).

Not necessarily — it depends on where you plan to surf. High tides are great if you're headed towards a reef break. The only exception is if it's near a bluff, in which case the waves rarely break before hitting land. Conversely, medium to low tides are better if you're surfing near a beach break.

Modern weather and surf forecasting is done using climate modelling. This takes data gathered in the past, usually an enormous amount of data collected over decades, and compares that data to present conditions.

Rolling waves (1) are the most familiar waves, and the type most surfers prefer. These waves break in a stable pattern. Rolling waves are usually a feature of a flat, sandy shoreline. The rolling waves at Hossegor, France, on the Bay of Biscay, can reach more than 6 meters (20 feet).

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The best surf beaches in Texas sit three hours south of Corpus Christi along South Padre Island. The continental shelf drops sharply creating not only cleaner, bluer water, but also larger, more constant waves. South Padre Island Jetties near the south end of town is one of the best spots for surfers.

What beach has the most waves? ›

Praia do Norte ('North Beach') is a beach located in Nazaré, portuguese Oeste region, which due to its giant white breaking waves is famed for its surfing conditions. Nazaré's waves were listed on the Guinness Book of Records for the biggest waves ever surfed.

Lituya Bay in Alaska is known for the largest recorded wave, with a towering height of 1,720 feet triggered by a massive landslide in 1958, causing extensive devastation. Teahupo'o in Tahiti is famous for its incredibly large and powerful waves, reaching up to 20 feet high, attracting many experienced surfers.

Surfline has been the surf world's go-to for wave forecasting and surf reports since 1985, helping millions of surfers score better waves, more often. Use the Surfline app to know before you go anytime, anywhere.

Global surf forecasting firm Magic Seaweed (MSW) has announced it is losing its name as it merges with California-based Surfline. MSW, which was created in Kingsbridge, south Devon in 2002, was bought by Surfline in 2017.

3 = POOR: Poor surf with some (30%) FAIR waves to ride. 4 = POOR to FAIR: Generally poor surf many (50%) FAIR waves to ride. 5 = FAIR: Very average surf with most (70%) waves rideable. 6 = FAIR to GOOD: Fair surf with some (30%) GOOD waves.

Surfline has acquired surf forecasting competitor Magicseaweed, the company announced this morning.