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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:23 PM
Water level
-0.28 ft
Tide
0.863 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 ago
Current Tide
0.86ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
1.34ft
Wed, 9:18 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
-0.68ft
Wed, 10:56 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8779748South Padre Island CG Station · 4.4 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Tortuga Flats Bay

Updated 13 min ago
Gage Height
-0.28ft
Streamflow
178,000cfs

Source: USGS station 08474395Brazos Santiago Pass at South Padre Island, TX · 5 mi from Tortuga Flats Bay

Launch Light & Moon — July 14

local time
First Light
6:19 AM
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Last Light
8:49 PM

New Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.

Location

Quick Facts: Sea Turtle, Inc.

Quick facts about Sea Turtle, Inc.
LocationSouth Padre Island, Texas
WaterbodyTortuga Flats Bay
Access TypePublic
Rating4.7/5 (6165 reviews)
Coordinates26.136861, -97.173829
HoursCheck on site
CountyCameron County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching
Phone(956) 761-4511

Sea Turtle, Inc. is a boat launch providing access to Tortuga Flats Bay in South Padre Island, Texas at coordinates 26.13686, -97.17383. Rated 4.7/5 based on 6165 Google reviews.

Sea Turtle, Inc. 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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Related: boat ramp near South Padre Island • public launch in Cameron County • fishing access on Tortuga Flats Bay • Texas boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sea Turtle, Inc.

How is Sea Turtle, Inc. rated?

Sea Turtle, Inc. has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 6165 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Sea Turtle, Inc. access?

Sea Turtle, Inc. provides boat launch access to Tortuga Flats Bay in South Padre Island, Texas.

How do I get to Sea Turtle, Inc.?

Sea Turtle, Inc. is located at coordinates 26.136861, -97.173829 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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