High surf leads to temporary beach closures in Cameron County

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting today, Nov. 10, at 8 a.m., Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., has ordered the temporary closure of the following Cameron County beaches:

• Boca Chica Beach
• County Beach Access No.4
• County Beach Access No. 5/E.K. Atwood Park Pavilion
• County Beach Access No. 6

These locations will be temporarily closed until further notice to all incoming vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

The closure comes due to high tides being brought upon by the most recent high surf conditions in the Gulf of Mexico that call for undrivable land conditions.

The county urges the public to use caution when visiting the beaches and heed the advice of authorities patrolling the beaches. In addition, be aware of the Flag Advisory System, which notes the current surf conditions.

Beach access areas such as Isla Blanca Park will remain open until further notice, according to the county.

Cameron County is committed to protecting the life, health, and well-being of everyone on our
Coastal Beaches and will inform the public of any updates.

For any questions or concerns, please visit the Cameron County website for related news and updates, or contact the Cameron County Parks and Recreation Department at (956) 761-3701.