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

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 18 at 1:27AM CDT until May 18 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:27 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon CDT today. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CDT this morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.

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. 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 May 18 at 1:27AM CDT until May 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:27 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon CDT today. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CDT this morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.

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. 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.