Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM
- Water level
- -0.99 ft
- Tide
- 0.03 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 37 min agoSource: USGS station 08474395 — Brazos Santiago Pass at South Padre Island, TX · 9.2 mi from Lower Laguna Madre
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: West Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp
| Location | South Padre Island, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lower Laguna Madre |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.123609, -97.172652 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cameron County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
West Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lower Laguna Madre in South Padre Island, Texas at coordinates 26.12361, -97.17265.
West Verna Jean Drive Public 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 Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp
Is West Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, West Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in South Padre Island, Texas.
What water does West Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp access?
West Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lower Laguna Madre in South Padre Island, Texas.
How do I get to West Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp?
West Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 26.123609, -97.172652 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
The area surrounding West Verna Jean Drive Public Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 0.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.