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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX

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FZUS54 KBRO 170921
SRFBRO

Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
421 AM CDT Fri Aug 17 2018

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

TXZ251-256-257-GMZ130-172300-
KENEDY-CAMERON-WILLACY-
421 AM CDT Fri Aug 17 2018

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:       None.

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

Weather:               Mostly Sunny.

Temperatures:          Mid to Upper 80s.

Wind:                  Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

Wave Heights:          1 to 3 feet.

Surf Temperature:      78 degrees.

Bay Temperature:       84 degrees.

Tides:                 A minor high at 6 53 am. A low at 2 49 pm.
                       A high at 11 37 pm.

Outlook:               The rip current risk will likely remain low
                       through Sunday with an elevated risk of rip
                       currents then possible on Monday. Afternoon
                       temperatures will stay warm featuring highs
                       in the mid to upper 80s and up into the low
                       90s at times with generally mostly sunny to
                       partly cloudy skies. Slight chance for rain
                       and thunderstorms look to return during mid
                       to late next week.

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

$$

Brady