FZUS54 KBRO 081856 CWFBRO Coastal Waters Forecast for the Lower Texas Coast National Weather Service Brownsville TX 156 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 Lower Texas coastal waters from Baffin Bay to the mouth of the Rio Grande out 60 NM. Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves, along with the occasional height of the average highest 10 percent of the waves. GMZ100-090815- 156 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 .SYNOPSIS...Generally favorable marine conditions are expected through the forecast. The pressure gradient may strengthen later this week, which could lead to stronger winds, higher seas, and potential for Small Craft Exercise Caution conditions. Additionally, thunderstorms that develop could lead to frequent lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds. $$ GMZ130-132-135-090815- Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado- Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX- Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX- 156 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 .TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knots early in the morning. A moderate chop on the bay, diminishing to a light chop on the bay early in the morning. .THURSDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. A moderate chop on the bay. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. A moderate chop on the bay. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .FRIDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. A moderate chop on the bay. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. A moderate chop on the bay. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. A moderate chop on the bay. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. A moderate chop on the bay. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. .SUNDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. A moderate chop on the bay. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knots early in the morning. A moderate chop on the bay, diminishing to a light chop on the bay early in the morning. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ150-155-090815- Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm- Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm- 156 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 .TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming around 10 knots early in the morning. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. .THURSDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming 10 to 15 knots late in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .FRIDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. .SUNDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ170-175-090815- Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to 60 nm- Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to 60 nm- 156 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 .TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. .THURSDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots, becoming 10 to 15 knots late in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .FRIDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. .SUNDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$