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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
430 AM CDT Mon Sep 25 2017

...For the Beaches of South Padre Island and Boca Chica...

TXZ251-256-257-GMZ130-252300-
KENEDY-CAMERON-WILLACY-
430 AM CDT Mon Sep 25 2017

Rip Current Risk:      Low risk. The risk for rip currents is low,
                       however, life threatening rip currents often
                       occur in the vicinity of the South Padre Island
                       jetties. Remember to swim near a lifeguard.

Lightning Risk:       Moderate risk.

Ultraviolet Index:     Very high. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and
                       sunglasses, and use sunscreen of SPF 15
                       or higher. Remain in the shade if possible.

Weather:               Partly cloudy during the morning then becoming
                       mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and
                       thunderstorms. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Temperatures:          Upper 80s.

Wind:                  Southeast 15 to 20 mph.

Wave Heights:          2 to 3 feet.

Surf Temperature:      83 degrees.

Bay Temperature:       84 degrees.

Tides:                 A low at 12:46 pm. A high at 10 o9 pm.

Outlook:               An elevated risk of rip currents will be
                       possible through the end of the workweek
                       with increased gulf swell. Daily chances
                       for showers and thunderstorms will be in
                       the forecast into and through the end of
                       the week. High temperatures are expected
                       to range in the middle to upper 80s into
                       the upcoming weekend.

To learn more about rip current safety, visit the National Weather
Service rip current website at www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov.

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Brady