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Kleberg County, TX · Gulf of Mexico
Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
70 miles of undeveloped barrier-island Gulf coast — the longest undeveloped stretch of barrier-island beach in the world. Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting site (the public hatchling release is a summer event), 4WD beach for 60 of those miles, and a dark-sky designation. Wild Texas at its wildest.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
78°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
78 /100
great
78 Sunbathe
83 Walk
75 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.9 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
78°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
E
Rain
8%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
31 Good
Ozone · Northern Virginia and DC
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
9:30 PM
1.3 ft · in 3.0h
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
5:42 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:38 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 3:37 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 9:30 PM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 11:39 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:04 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 4:35 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:32 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 5:30 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:04 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:49 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:41 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:03 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:22 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 11:00 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:08 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 11:55 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8775237, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
77°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
65%
10
74°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
59%
14
75°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39%
31
74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
30
73°
Partly Sunny
9%
75
71°
Sunny
1%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
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
4:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Major
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minor
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
NPS lot at Malaquite Beach; 4WD access required for the South Beach area.
Dogs
Leashed dogs (max 6 ft) allowed year-round, including on driving beaches. Prohibited at the Malaquite Pavilion, boardwalk, and adjacent beach in front of the Pavilion year-round (not seasonal).
Entry Fee
$25/vehicle 7-day pass; $15/individual; $45/annual.
Address
20420 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Padre Island National Seashore today?
Padre Island National Seashore 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 Padre Island National Seashore dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs (max 6 ft) allowed year-round, including on driving beaches. Prohibited at the Malaquite Pavilion, boardwalk, and adjacent beach in front of the Pavilion year-round (not seasonal).
Is there an entry fee at Padre Island National Seashore?
$25/vehicle 7-day pass; $15/individual; $45/annual.
Are there lifeguards at Padre Island National Seashore?
No lifeguards are stationed at Padre Island National Seashore. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Padre Island National Seashore?
Amenities at Padre Island National Seashore include restrooms, showers, campground, visitor center, sea turtle program.
When is the water warmest at Padre Island National Seashore?
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 Padre Island National Seashore located?
Padre Island National Seashore is in Kleberg County, TX, at 20420 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS