Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
128 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

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Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
128 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
  Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
  Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will be around 3.6-4.0ft
  above MLLW through Sunday morning. At 3.7ft, water may begin
  to reach Highway 87 at Highway 124 on Bolivar Peninsula, and
  on Beach Drive near Blue Water Highway in Surfside. At 4.0ft,
  minor low lying streets may begin on the West End of Galveston,
  Highway 124 between High Island and FM-1985 may begin to flood,
  and the lowest streets in Jamaica Beach may be begin to flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If
caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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