West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Coastal Flood Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Coastal Flood Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:05 PM)
- Water level
- 1.45 ft
- Tide
- 2.523 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 · 3.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lower Laguna Madre
Updated 35 min agoSource: USGS station 08474395 — Brazos Santiago Pass at South Padre Island, TX · 9.2 mi from Lower Laguna Madre
Launch Light & Moon — October 12
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp
| Location | South Padre Island, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lower Laguna Madre |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (60 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 26.122765, -97.172411 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cameron County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lower Laguna Madre in South Padre Island, Texas at coordinates 26.12277, -97.17241. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD). Rated 4.3/5 based on 60 Google reviews.
West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lower Laguna Madre in South Padre Island, 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, 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 West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp
Is West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in South Padre Island, Texas.
How is West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp rated?
West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp has a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 60 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp access?
West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lower Laguna Madre in South Padre Island, Texas.
How do I get to West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp?
West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 26.122765, -97.172411 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 0.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.