Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Coastal Flood Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Coastal Flood Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:04 PM)
- Water level
- 2.34 ft
- Tide
- 1.867 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8774513 — Copano Bay · 7.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Aransas Bay
Updated 33 min agoSource: USGS station 08189200 — Copano Ck nr Refugio, TX · 16.4 mi from Aransas Bay
Launch Light & Moon — October 10
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Aransas Bay
| Location | Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Aransas Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.217200, -96.987800 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Aransas County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Aransas Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Aransas Bay in Texas at coordinates 28.21720, -96.98780. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Aransas Bay is a public boat launch on Aransas Bay in Aransas County, Texas. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aransas Bay
Is Aransas Bay free to use?
Yes, Aransas Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Texas.
What water does Aransas Bay access?
Aransas Bay provides boat launch access to Aransas Bay in Texas.
How do I get to Aransas Bay?
Aransas Bay is located at coordinates 28.217200, -96.987800 in Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 9.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.