Station Name: Tres Palacios Bay site TPAL nr Palacios, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Palacios, TX 77428
Matagorda County

GPS Coordinates: 28.6865, -96.2398

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 13 at 12:07AM CDT until June 14 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 12:07 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...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 are forecasted to reach 3.5 feet (MLLW). At these levels, overwash tends to occur along Highway 87 near Gilcrest and Crystal Beach.

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.

Rip Current Statement issued June 13 at 12:07AM CDT until June 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 12:07 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...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 are forecasted to reach 3.5 feet (MLLW). At these levels, overwash tends to occur along Highway 87 near Gilcrest and Crystal Beach.

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.