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Nueces County, TX · Gulf of Mexico
Mustang Island State Park
17047 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Five miles of undeveloped Texas barrier-island Gulf beach — drivable south of the state park, walk-on within the park boundaries. The town of Port Aransas is at the north tip of the island; Padre Island National Seashore is the long undeveloped island south of here.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
75 /100
great
69 Sunbathe
81 Walk
74 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
16 to 20 mph
SSE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
7:24 PM
-0.3 ft · in 4.7h
Water Quality
Clean
41 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (TXZ443)
The CRP 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.
- TXZ442 Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands — Padre Island National Seashore, n/a
- TXZ345 Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands — San Jose Island n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:34 AM
Sunset
9:27 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 7:24 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Mostly Sunny
0%
74
87°
Sunny
0%
74
87°
Sunny
1%
74
87°
Sunny
0%
74
87°
Sunny
1%
84
86°
Sunny
4%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 16 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
State park lots; $7/adult day-use, children 12 and under free.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed year-round (not in swim areas or buildings).
Entry Fee
$7/adult Texas State Park entry; children 12 and under free.
Address
17047 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Mustang Island State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Mustang Island State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Mustang Island State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed year-round (not in swim areas or buildings).
Is there an entry fee at Mustang Island State Park?
$7/adult Texas State Park entry; children 12 and under free.
Are there lifeguards at Mustang Island State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Mustang Island State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Mustang Island State Park?
Amenities at Mustang Island State Park include restrooms, showers, campground (tent + RV), kayak launch.
When is the water warmest at Mustang Island State Park?
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 Mustang Island State Park located?
Mustang Island State Park is in Nueces County, TX, at 17047 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas, TX 78373.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS