GMZ300-190515- Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60 nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays 1123 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025 .Synopsis For High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60 NM including Galveston and Matagorda Bays. Onshore winds will continue increase while seas continue to build through today and into tonight. The highest winds and seas are expected overnight. Winds of 20-30 KTS and gusts up to 35 KTS and seas of 6-11 feet can be expected over the Gulf. Bay waters will be rough with gusts up to 30 knots. Small Craft Advisories for the bays and Gulf waters will be in effect through Wednesday morning. In addition, rough surf, elevated water levels along the bays and coasts, and strong rip currents are expected to result in hazardous conditions for beachgoers. A cold front pushes offshore Wednesday, bringing strong northerly winds and elevated seas in its wake by Wednesday night into Thursday. A Small Craft Advisory will likely be warranted once again. Gusts to gale force are possible over the Gulf along with low waters levels in the bay. Winds and seas Thursday into Friday. However, hazardous marine conditions could linger well into Thursday. $$ |