< Texas High Surf Advisory | Effective 05/02/2026 12:17

Texas High Surf Advisory | Effective 05/02/2026 12:17

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued May 2 at 2:17PM CDT until May 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 2, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires: 
May 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov