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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
Great day for a beach walk.
85°F water · 88°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 105. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 101. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
74 /100
great
73 Swim
71 Sunbathe
83 Walk
63 Fish
78 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
SSE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
85°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
5 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo 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
7:43 AM
Sunset
9:25 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:49 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:45 AM | High | 0.6 ft |
| 2:08 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:19 PM | High | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:34 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 7:36 AM | High | 0.6 ft |
| 2:53 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:44 PM | High | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:07 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:39 AM | High | 0.6 ft |
| 3:40 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:29 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 4:29 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:57 AM | High | 0.8 ft |
| 5:17 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:06 AM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 6:04 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 6:46 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8775237, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Mostly Sunny
2%
79
88°
Sunny
0%
79
88°
Sunny
0%
81
88°
Sunny
0%
81
89°
Sunny
1%
80
88°
Sunny
2%
80
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°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.
Minor
11:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Major
5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Minor
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Major
5:20 PM - 7:20 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Port Aransas Beach today?
Port Aransas Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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