Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM
- Water level
- 5.91 ft
- Tide
- 0.656 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 8775296 — USS Lexington, Corpus Christi Bay · 3.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Nueces Bay
Updated 59 min agoSource: USGS station 08211520 — Oso Ck at Corpus Christi, TX · 12.5 mi from Nueces Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (76% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Nueces Bay
| Location | Portland, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Nueces Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.858000, -97.352800 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | San Patricio County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Nueces Bay is a public boat launch providing access to Nueces Bay in Portland, Texas at coordinates 27.85800, -97.35280. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Nueces Bay is a public boat launch on Nueces Bay in Portland, San Patricio 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 Nueces Bay
Is Nueces Bay free to use?
Yes, Nueces Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Portland, Texas.
What water does Nueces Bay access?
Nueces Bay provides boat launch access to Nueces Bay in Portland, Texas.
How do I get to Nueces Bay?
Nueces Bay is located at coordinates 27.858000, -97.352800 in Portland, 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 8.1 mi of Nueces Bay, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.