Driftwood Landing
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:19 PM)
- Water level
- -0.65 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lower Laguna Madre
Updated 19 min agoSource: USGS station 08474395 — Brazos Santiago Pass at South Padre Island, TX · 9.2 mi from Lower Laguna Madre
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Driftwood Landing
| Location | South Padre Island town, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lower Laguna Madre |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (130 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 26.102083, -97.168780 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cameron |
Driftwood Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Lower Laguna Madre in South Padre Island town, Texas at coordinates 26.10208, -97.16878. Rated 4.5/5 based on 130 Google reviews.
Driftwood Landing is a public boat launch on Lower Laguna Madre in South Padre Island town, Cameron 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 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 Driftwood Landing
Is Driftwood Landing free to use?
Yes, Driftwood Landing is a public boat launch with free access in South Padre Island town, Texas.
How is Driftwood Landing rated?
Driftwood Landing has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 130 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Driftwood Landing access?
Driftwood Landing provides boat launch access to Lower Laguna Madre in South Padre Island town, Texas.
How do I get to Driftwood Landing?
Driftwood Landing is located at coordinates 26.102083, -97.168780 in South Padre Island town, 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 0.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.