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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 7:52 PM
Water level
0.08 ft
Tide
1.109 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
1.11ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
1.19ft
Sat, 4:15 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.62ft
Sat, 11:18 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8779748South Padre Island CG Station · 3.5 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Lower Laguna Madre

Updated 21 min ago
Gage Height
0.08ft
Streamflow
43,600cfs

Source: USGS station 08474395Brazos Santiago Pass at South Padre Island, TX · 9.2 mi from Lower Laguna Madre

Launch Light & Moon — August 29

local time
First Light
6:44 AM
Sunrise
7:07 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM
Last Light
8:15 PM

Full Moon (97% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.

Location

Quick Facts: West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp

Quick facts about West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp
LocationSouth Padre Island, Texas
WaterbodyLower Laguna Madre
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.3/5 (60 reviews)
Coordinates26.122765, -97.172411
HoursCheck on site
CountyCameron County
TidalYes - 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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Related: boat ramp near South Padre Island • public launch in Cameron County • fishing access on Lower Laguna Madre • Texas boat launch

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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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