33rd St Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE
Wind
N, NW, WNW with swell
Surf Height
Waist to head high
Tide
Medium to high
33rd St Surf Guide
Short groin in front of the Holiday Inn Express and famous local eatery, The Spot. Worth a check on your drive down the seawall, but you usually can find better peaks elsewhere.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Positive.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Minimal; find your own peak.
Spot Rating
Poor
Probably worth looking elsewhere if you are in Galveston.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be tough to stay in position if it is breaking outside the jetty.
Water Quality
Fair
Proximity to Houston shipping channel and runoff from Galveston equals often not the best water quality.
Hazards
Strong currents near the jetty.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Easy, paid parking on the seawall.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring
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