Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:04 PM)
- Water level
- 1.36 ft
- Tide
- 2.43 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 8779770 — Port Isabel · 6.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lower Laguna Madre
Updated 21 min agoSource: USGS station 08474395 — Brazos Santiago Pass at South Padre Island, TX · 9.2 mi from Lower Laguna Madre
Launch Light & Moon — October 13
local timeWaxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp
| Location | Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lower Laguna Madre |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (155 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 26.002203, -97.298511 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cameron County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lower Laguna Madre in Brownsville, Texas at coordinates 26.00220, -97.29851. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD). Rated 4.4/5 based on 155 Google reviews.
Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lower Laguna Madre in Brownsville, 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 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 Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp
Is Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Brownsville, Texas.
How is Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp rated?
Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 155 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp access?
Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lower Laguna Madre in Brownsville, Texas.
How do I get to Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp?
Jaime J. Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 26.002203, -97.298511 in Brownsville, 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 7.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.