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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:22 PM
Water level
4.34 ft
Tide
0.699 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 ago
Current Tide
0.70ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
0.32ft
Sun, 12:01 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
-0.12ft
Sat, 11:25 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8774770Rockport · 2.6 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Aransas Bay

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
4.34ft
Streamflow
16.00cfs

Source: USGS station 08189200Copano Ck nr Refugio, TX · 16.4 mi from Aransas Bay

Launch Light & Moon — July 25

local time
First Light
6:21 AM
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Last Light
8:48 PM

Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Aransas Bay

Quick facts about Aransas Bay
LocationRockport, Texas
WaterbodyAransas Bay
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates27.992300, -97.072900
HoursCheck on site
CountyAransas County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Aransas Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Aransas Bay in Rockport, Texas at coordinates 27.99230, -97.07290. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).

Aransas Bay is a public boat launch on Aransas Bay in Rockport, 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.

Related: boat ramp near Rockport • public launch in Aransas County • fishing access on Aransas Bay • Texas boat launch

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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 Rockport, Texas.

What water does Aransas Bay access?

Aransas Bay provides boat launch access to Aransas Bay in Rockport, Texas.

How do I get to Aransas Bay?

Aransas Bay is located at coordinates 27.992300, -97.072900 in Rockport, Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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