Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Tide
- 1.115 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 8779749 — SPI Brazos Santiago · 4.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: South Bay
| Location | Starbase, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | South Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 25.997800, -97.152800 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cameron County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
South Bay is a public boat launch providing access to South Bay in Starbase, Texas at coordinates 25.99780, -97.15280. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
South Bay is a public boat launch on South Bay in Starbase, 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, 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 South Bay
Is South Bay free to use?
Yes, South Bay is a public boat launch with free access in Starbase, Texas.
What water does South Bay access?
South Bay provides boat launch access to South Bay in Starbase, Texas.
How do I get to South Bay?
South Bay is located at coordinates 25.997800, -97.152800 in Starbase, 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 5.4 mi of South Bay, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.