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Cameron County, TX · Gulf of Mexico
Boca Chica Beach
End of State Hwy 4, Brownsville, TX 78521
A wild, undeveloped Gulf beach at the southernmost tip of Texas, where State Highway 4 dead-ends into the sand just north of the Rio Grande. The beach sits next door to SpaceX's Starbase launch facility, so access is closed during licensed launch and test windows (text BEACH to 1-866-513-3475 for status).
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. South southeast wind around 18 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Safety
- UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
73 /100
great
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
71 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 to 20 mph
SE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
6:48 PM
-0.4 ft · in 4.0h
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ130)
The BRO office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- TXZ451 Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island — South Padre Island and Boca Chica n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:38 AM
Sunset
9:24 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:38 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 6:48 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Sunny
0%
74
85°
Sunny
0%
74
84°
Sunny
4%
74
84°
Mostly Sunny
1%
74
84°
Sunny
0%
84
84°
Sunny
4%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
9:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor
3:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Major
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free; drive directly onto the sand at the end of TX-4.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash; standard Cameron County beach rules apply.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
End of State Hwy 4, Brownsville, TX 78521
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Boca Chica Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Boca Chica Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Boca Chica Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed on leash; standard Cameron County beach rules apply.
Is there an entry fee at Boca Chica Beach?
Entry to Boca Chica Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Boca Chica Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Boca Chica Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Boca Chica Beach?
Amenities at Boca Chica Beach include beach driving, surf fishing.
When is the water warmest at Boca Chica Beach?
The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.
Where is Boca Chica Beach located?
Boca Chica Beach is in Cameron County, TX, at End of State Hwy 4, Brownsville, TX 78521.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS