91st St Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE
Wind
N, NW, WNW with swell
Surf Height
Waist high to a few feet overhead
Tide
Medium to high
91st St Pier Surf Guide
The pier at 91st street stretches over 1,000 feet into the gulf and provides some of the best sandbars on the island. Unfortunately it provides less protection from the consistent onshore winds and longshore currents making most sessions a constant battle to stay in position at the fun pier bowls.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Can be competitive on the good days at the best peaks.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Dense lineup at the best peaks, spread out the farther from the pier you get.
Spot Rating
Fun
Best shortboard wave in Galveston on most days with swell.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
The rip by the pier makes it easy to get out, but expect to paddle against the current to stay in position.
Water Quality
Fair
Proximity to Houston shipping channel and runoff from Galveston equals often not the best water quality.
Hazards
Angry fishermen.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Easy, paid parking on the seawall.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring
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