Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Seadrift, TX

DISCUSSION
Issued at 1220 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026

Very little changes from previous forecasts. Mostly dry conditions are expected over land with low to medium rain chances over the Gulf waters through Friday as Tropical Storm Isaias moves away from the region. Although we will not get any direct impacts from Isaias, long period swells are expected through the end of the week are expected to interact with Ekman Transport to promote coastal flooding. Apart from the coastal flooding, high risk of rip currents will also be expected.

Warm temperatures will return with highs in the 90s through the week into next week. Thankfully, moisture levels will be low enough to keep the heat index in check through the weekend. Moisture will increase next week with heat index values over 105 degrees returning along with a moderate to major risk of heat-related impacts Monday.
Please remember to continue to practice heat safety: take breaks when outside, drink plenty of water, and look before you lock.

AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1220 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026

VFR conditions are expected with light winds.

MARINE
Issued at 1220 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026

Northeasterly winds around fresh and strong levels will continue this afternoon, especially offshore. Periods are expected to build around 9-10 seconds with seas around 9-10 ft by Friday evening/early Saturday. A Small Craft Advisory will go into effect this morning lasting through Friday though a potential extension is likely. Winds will subside by early this weekend. Keep up to date with the latest forecasts.

FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 138 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026

Still not anticipating any significant fire weather concerns through the next week with mainly moderate humidity levels and weak winds.
Rain chances are low to very low, mainly along the Coastal Bend through the week and the upcoming weekend.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Corpus Christi 72 90 71 91 / 0 0 0 0 Victoria 68 95 68 94 / 0 0 0 0 Laredo 73 93 70 93 / 10 0 0 0 Alice 69 92 68 91 / 0 0 0 0 Rockport 73 90 73 89 / 0 0 0 0 Cotulla 72 94 69 94 / 10 0 0 0 Kingsville 70 90 69 90 / 0 0 0 0 Navy Corpus 76 87 75 87 / 0 0 0 0

CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
TX...High Rip Current Risk through Friday evening for TXZ345-442-443- 447.

Coastal Flood Advisory until 7 AM CDT Sunday for TXZ345-442-443- 447.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT Friday for GMZ270-275.