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

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 10:21PM CDT until July 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:21 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong rip currents are expected. Minor coastal flooding and wave run-ups are possible north of Port Bolivar, particularly during times of high tide. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures possible, particularly for areas north of Port Bolivar. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 22 at 10:58PM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Choppy bay waters. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tropical Storm Warnings associated with Tropical Storm Bertha are in effect for Galveston Bay and adjacent waters.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 23 at 3:56AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 3:56 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong rip currents are expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 23 at 3:54AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 3:54 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with isolated gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.