Port O'Connor Jetties Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE, E
Wind
N, NW or W with swell
Surf Height
Waist high to a double overhead
Tide
Medium
Port O'Connor Jetties Surf Guide
Port O’Connor, on the Central Texas coast, is a sleepy little town during the week, but on weekends it is swarmed by fishermen. The 'big jetties' as they are called, slicing through the Matagorda Peninsula, are a 20+ minute boat ride out from town. Depending on the swell and wind direction, either side of the jetties could be working, so it is best to try to take a visual from the channel before seeking a safe landing spot for your boat on the bay side of the island. Once you make the walk across the island, assuming there is some swell, you will find well groomed sandbars that work well on S & SE swells, although the real magic comes when hurricanes drive through the gulf on their way to a landfall further east. Can handle larger swells than most spots in the region due to the length of the jetties.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Usually desolate. Might see a few others on major hurricane swells.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun on most days with swell but comes to life on big hurricane swells.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
The jetties minimize the drift.
Water Quality
Clean
Away from the city but can still get dirty from outflow from the pass.
Hazards
Isolation, sunburns, dehydration - don't forget the sunscreen and water. Ensure your boat is anchored securely.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Difficult, need a boat.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring
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