89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
35
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 · 83°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 29% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
28 /100
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19 Swim
48 Sunbathe
24 Walk
15 Fish
30 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Clear
Wind
9 to 14 mph
SE
Rain
29%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
83°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
8:15 PM
-0.7 ft · in 5.0h
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
7:40 AM
Sunset
9:26 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:11 AM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 8:15 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:24 AM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 9:08 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:38 AM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 10:04 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 11:01 PM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:27 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 11:57 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:38 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 1:26 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 4:49 PM | High | 0.8 ft |
| 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 |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8775237, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
18%
42
88°
Mostly Cloudy
12%
73
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
26
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
42
89°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
76
89°
Mostly Sunny
3%
79
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 9 to 14 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°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
11:20 PM - 1:20 AM
Minor
5:10 AM - 6:10 AM
Major
11:50 AM - 1:50 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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS