87°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
46
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 11.5ft waves · 77°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 98. East wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 94. East southeast wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 77°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- 11.5ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
30 /100
skip
7 Swim
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
17 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing 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
87°F
Clear
Wind
13 mph
E
Rain
20%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
77°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
11.5 ft
8s · NE swell
Barometer
29.89 inHg
1012 hPa
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
7:32 AM
Sunset
9:20 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
46
88°
Partly Sunny
9%
85
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
46
88°
Partly Sunny
13%
85
88°
Partly Sunny
14%
85
88°
Mostly Sunny
13%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 13 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 77°F
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
11:20 PM - 12:20 AM
Major
3:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Minor
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Major
4:20 PM - 6:20 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
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
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