Surfside Jetty

Surfside Jetty is a surf spot located in Texas on the Gulf of Mexico, at the southeastern tip of Surfside Beach. The jetty is a man-made structure built from granite slabs, stretching over 3,400 feet into the Gulf and protecting the Freeport Harbor Channel. The spot has a sand bottom and works on all tides, with waves breaking over well-defined sandbars. The surf spot provides both left and right waves. The best surf forecast is when swells come from the east, southeast, or south, with a minimum swell height of 2 feet, and the best wind direction is from the west, northwest, or north. The spot is not very consistent and the wave length can range from 50 to 150 meters. Surfside Jetty is suitable for all levels, including beginners, and you can use beginner boards, softboards, shortboards, mid-length, retro, and longboards. There are rips and undertow, so check your skills before paddling out, be sure that the spot and conditions match your level. Respect the locals, especially when the spot is crowded, and always follow surf etiquette. The crowd is usually light, but it can get busier near the main breaks. Marine life includes dolphins, sea turtles, and small blacktip sharks, and sometimes jellyfish appear when the surf is weak. The area is also known for fishing, bird watching, and photography. Surfside Jetty County Park nearby offers amenities like picnic areas and restrooms. Nearby surf spots include Surfside Beach, Quintanas, Jamaica Beach, Galveston, and Galveston Pier.