Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:18 PM)
- Water level
- 0.46 ft
- Tide
- 0.853 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 8770520 — Rainbow Bridge · 6.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Cow Bayou
Updated 16 min agoSource: USGS station 08031050 — Cow Bayou at SH 87 nr Bridge City, TX · 0.8 mi from Cow Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Cow Bayou
| Location | Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cow Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.038100, -93.795200 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Orange County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Cow Bayou is a public boat launch providing access to Cow Bayou in Texas at coordinates 30.03810, -93.79520. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Cow Bayou is a public boat launch on Cow Bayou in Orange 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 Cow Bayou
Is Cow Bayou free to use?
Yes, Cow Bayou is a public boat launch with free access in Texas.
What water does Cow Bayou access?
Cow Bayou provides boat launch access to Cow Bayou in Texas.
How do I get to Cow Bayou?
Cow Bayou is located at coordinates 30.038100, -93.795200 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 6.7 mi of Cow Bayou, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.