Continent |
North America |
Country |
Texas (USA) |
Next Big City |
Corpus Christi |
Next Town |
Port Aransas |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Bridge, Mole |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Small to medium waves. The surf is sailable year round, but is best from April through August, early mornings or late afternoons. Look out for stronger currents to the north of the beach.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Cars |
Beach Users: |
None |
Long sandy beach with lots of space. Cars on the beach north and south of the main beach.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Normal |
This beach is close to the Mexican border. Warm and windy. The mean annual water temperature is approximately 71°F. Winters are typically mild, summers are hot, but cooled by the sea breeze. January, the coldest month of the year, has a mean temperature of 55°F. July and August are the hottest months with mean temperatures between 85-86°F.
Best Months: |
March, April, May, June, July |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NE, SE |
Main Direction: |
NE, SE |
Average wind speed of 15-17 mph. This condition prevails all summer.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No walk |
From Corpus Christi drive east on 358 onto North Padre Island. Stay on the main road and turn left onto 361 North and drive until Port Aransas. When the 361 turns left, go straight onto South Alister Street and follow signs to the beach. Park on the beach.
Rules |
Fees |
A beach parking permit is required.
In Corpus Christi you will find nightlife.