Surf Forecast Port O'Connor Jetties
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Port O'Connor Jetties surfspot characteristics
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General: 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. </br></br> 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. Tides: Medium Size: Waist high to a double overhead Wind: N, NW or W with swell Swell: S, SE, E Bottom: Sand. Paddling: The jetties minimize the drift. Spot Rating: Fun on most days with swell but comes to life on big hurricane swells.
Intermediate to advanced
Difficult, need a boat.
Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring
Crowd Factor: Usually desolate. Might see a few others on major hurricane swells. Local Vibe: None.
Away from the city but can still get dirty from outflow from the pass.
Isolation, sunburns, dehydration - don't forget the sunscreen and water. Ensure your boat is anchored securely.