Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Water level
- -0.9 ft
- Tide
- 0.272 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 8775222 — Viola Turning Basin · 7.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Nueces River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 08205500 — Frio Rv nr Derby, TX · 10.3 mi from Nueces River
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Nueces River
| Location | Corpus Christi, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Nueces River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.867400, -97.639800 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Nueces County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Nueces River is a public boat launch providing access to Nueces River in Corpus Christi, Texas at coordinates 27.86740, -97.63980. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Nueces River is a public boat launch on Nueces River in Corpus Christi, Nueces 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 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nueces River
Is Nueces River free to use?
Yes, Nueces River is a public boat launch with free access in Corpus Christi, Texas.
What water does Nueces River access?
Nueces River provides boat launch access to Nueces River in Corpus Christi, Texas.
How do I get to Nueces River?
Nueces River is located at coordinates 27.867400, -97.639800 in Corpus Christi, 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
5 additional boat launches are located within 12.7 mi of Nueces River, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.