Texas Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/23/2026 01:56

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 23 at 3:56AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 1:56am
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong rip currents are expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description: 
Matagorda Islands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX