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Nueces County, TX · Gulf of Mexico
Port Aransas Beach
1000 Beach Access Rd 1A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
The fishing-village beach town at the north tip of Mustang Island — accessible via the free Port Aransas Ferry from Aransas Pass. Drivable beach, the 1,240-ft Horace Caldwell Fishing Pier, and a working harbor that's the deep-sea-fishing gateway for South Texas.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
83°F water · 88°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 98. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
81 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
78 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Clear
Wind
13 to 16 mph
SSE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
83°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:24 PM
-0.3 ft · in 4.7h
Water Quality
Clean
5 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ250)
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
7:33 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
88°
Mostly Sunny
0%
76
88°
Sunny
0%
76
88°
Sunny
1%
76
88°
Sunny
0%
76
88°
Mostly Sunny
2%
85
88°
Mostly Sunny
5%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 13 to 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
Drive on the beach with $12/year Port A beach sticker; or paid lots.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed year-round.
Entry Fee
$12/year Port A beach permit for driving on the beach.
Address
1000 Beach Access Rd 1A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Port Aransas Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Port Aransas Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Port Aransas Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed year-round.
Is there an entry fee at Port Aransas Beach?
$12/year Port A beach permit for driving on the beach.
Are there lifeguards at Port Aransas Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Port Aransas Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Port Aransas Beach?
Amenities at Port Aransas Beach include fishing pier, restaurants, restrooms, showers, beach driving.
When is the water warmest at Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas Beach located?
Port Aransas Beach is in Nueces County, TX, at 1000 Beach Access Rd 1A, Port Aransas, TX 78373.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS