Surf’s up and tails are wagging! The 12th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition returns to Galveston’s 27th Street Beach on Saturday, July 19, bringing four-legged surfers, beach fun, and community support for the Galveston Island Humane Society’s animal care programs.

Swimmers at Gulf-facing beaches should remain vigilant due to potential rip currents this week, as persistent onshore winds create choppier-than-usual conditions with surf 2-3 feet high.