61st Street Pier
Galveston · United States
Beach break by the piergood for beginners and intermediates
Peaks by the fishing pier. Best wind — NW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break by the pier |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | southeast |
| Working swell | from east — southwest |
| Coordinates | 29.2565, -94.8355 |
FAQ
Is 61st Street Pier good for beginners?
Yes, 61st Street Pier works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for 61st Street Pier today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#galveston/galveston-61st-pier. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Galveston
- Crystal Beach (Bolivar) — Beach break, beginners
- Galveston Pleasure Pier — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- Surfside Jetty — Beach break by the jetty, beginners and intermediates