Rip Current Statement · Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Rip Current Statement issued October 1 at 5:45AM CDT until October 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
What to do
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.
