Laguna Madre Nature Trail Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Water level
- -0.55 ft
- Tide
- 0.646 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 8779748 — South Padre Island CG Station · 4.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Tortuga Flats Bay
Updated 38 min agoSource: USGS station 08474395 — Brazos Santiago Pass at South Padre Island, TX · 5 mi from Tortuga Flats Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 13
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Laguna Madre Nature Trail
| Location | South Padre Island, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Tortuga Flats Bay |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (222 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 26.139926, -97.174998 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cameron County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (956) 761-3000 |
Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a boat launch providing access to Tortuga Flats Bay in South Padre Island, Texas at coordinates 26.13993, -97.17500. Rated 4.6/5 based on 222 Google reviews.
Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a boat launch on Tortuga Flats Bay in South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas. 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 Laguna Madre Nature Trail
How is Laguna Madre Nature Trail rated?
Laguna Madre Nature Trail has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 222 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Laguna Madre Nature Trail access?
Laguna Madre Nature Trail provides boat launch access to Tortuga Flats Bay in South Padre Island, Texas.
How do I get to Laguna Madre Nature Trail?
Laguna Madre Nature Trail is located at coordinates 26.139926, -97.174998 in South Padre Island, 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 0.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.