Port Aransas

Port Aransas
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Port Aransas today?

Port Aransas sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8775237, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Port Aransas?

Park at Port Aransas in lots like I.B. Magee Beach Park, Port Aransas Beach (Access 1A), Horace Caldwell Pier. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Port Aransas?

At Port Aransas, don't miss the Fresh Gulf Shrimp at Trout Street Bar & Grill. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Port Aransas?

Boats leave Port Aransas from Fisherman's Wharf, including the Dolphin Watch Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Port Aransas this week?

Port Aransas hosts Dolphin Watch Cruise and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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At Port Aransas, the sun sets at 8:09 PM today — about 13h 10m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:59 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Port Aransas update at the top of the conditions page.