Station Name: Matagorda City
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
S Gulf Rd
Matagorda, TX 77414
Matagorda County

GPS Coordinates: 28.71006, -95.914

Nearby Water Temperatures

Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 12:05AM CDT until May 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:05 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents and elevated tide levels. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 AM CDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 10 AM CDT Monday through Tuesday evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor coastal flooding will be possible during times of high tide mainly near Galveston Bay.

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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 18 at 12:05AM CDT until May 18 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:05 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents and elevated tide levels. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 AM CDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 10 AM CDT Monday through Tuesday evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor coastal flooding will be possible during times of high tide mainly near Galveston Bay.

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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.