Beach Hazards Statement for Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island +1 more
What: High risk of rip currents and elevated tide levels. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. High wave run up on area beaches possible. Water may briefly approach the Highway 87/124 intersection around...
TXMatagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Official alert brief
WHAT
High risk of rip currents and elevated tide levels.
WHERE
Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.
WHEN
Through Monday morning.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. High wave run up on area beaches possible. Water may briefly approach the Highway 87/124 intersection around high tide times.
Instructions
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.