Station Name: Baffin Bay
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Baffin Bay
Kingsville, TX 78363
Kleberg County

GPS Coordinates: 27.297000, -97.405167

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued February 21 at 11:46PM CST until February 22 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:46 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 12:00 AM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY... .Strong winds will continue across the Coastal Plains and Brush country through the day Sunday. This, along with very low RH values will result in critical fire weather conditions across the warned area. . The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Coastal Plains and Brush Country, which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Victoria, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Inland Refugio, Inland Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Coastal Refugio and Coastal Calhoun. * TIMING... 9 AM to 6 PM * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 70. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.

Red Flag Warning issued February 21 at 10:20PM CST until February 22 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 4:20 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 12:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR JIM HOGG, STARR, BROOKS, HIDALGO AND INLAND PORTIONS OF CAMERON, WILLACY AND KENEDY COUNTIES ON SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Jim Hogg, Brooks, Inland Kenedy, Starr, Southern Hidalgo, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron and Northern Hidalgo. * TIMING...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to near 40 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 71. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Rip Current Statement issued February 22 at 11:42AM CST until February 23 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:42 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

High Surf Advisory issued February 22 at 11:42AM CST until February 23 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:42 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. 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.