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Location: South Padre Island, TX
Elevation: 20ft
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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:38 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves around 6
feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6
PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM
CST this morning through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 8:38 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves around 6
feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6
PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM
CST this morning through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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