⚠️ Beach Hazards Statement – Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula – Saturday, June 13, 2026

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 13 at 7:25PM CDT until June 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Details

* WHAT…Moderate to high risk of strong rip
currents. Elevated tides during times of high tide.

* 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.

Instructions

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.