Laguna Madre Tides January 2023 | Tide Charts & Tables | Port Isabel, TX

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sun) January 1, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Sunday, January 1, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 1st, the sunrise is 7:16am-5:48pm and the tide times are L 5:12am -0'3" H 2:43pm 1'3" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Mon) January 2, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Monday, January 2, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 2nd, the sunrise is 7:16am-5:49pm and the tide times are L 5:55am -0'6" H 3:41pm 1'4" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Tue) January 3, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 3rd, the sunrise is 7:16am-5:50pm and the tide times are L 6:39am -0'8" H 4:30pm 1'5" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Wed) January 4, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 4th, the sunrise is 7:16am-5:50pm and the tide times are L 7:23am -0'9" H 5:18pm 1'5" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Thu) January 5, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Thursday, January 5, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 5th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:51pm and the tide times are L 8:06am -0'9" H 6:06pm 1'5" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Fri) January 6, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Friday, January 6, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 6th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:52pm and the tide times are L 8:46am -0'8" H 6:53pm 1'4" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sat) January 7, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Saturday, January 7, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 7th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:52pm and the tide times are L 9:24am -0'7" H 7:35pm 1'4" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sun) January 8, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Sunday, January 8, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 8th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:53pm and the tide times are L 9:58am -0'5" H 8:07pm 1'4" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Mon) January 9, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Monday, January 9, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 9th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:54pm and the tide times are L 10:29am -0'4" H 8:21pm 1'4" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Tue) January 10, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 10th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:55pm and the tide times are L 10:59am -0'2" H 8:19pm 1'3" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Wed) January 11, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 11th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:55pm and the tide times are L 11:29am 0'0" H 8:08pm 1'2" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Thu) January 12, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Thursday, January 12, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 12th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:56pm and the tide times are L 12:01pm 0'2" H 7:54pm 1'0" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Fri) January 13, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Friday, January 13, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 13th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:57pm and the tide times are L 3:00am 0'9" H 5:26am 0'8" L 12:39pm 0'5" H 7:35pm 0'11" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sat) January 14, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Saturday, January 14, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 14th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:58pm and the tide times are L 3:00am 0'5" H 9:00am 0'8" L 1:30pm 0'8" H 7:09pm 0'10" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sun) January 15, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Sunday, January 15, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 15th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:59pm and the tide times are L 3:25am 0'1" H 12:09pm 0'10" L 3:28pm 0'10" H 6:06pm 0'10" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Mon) January 16, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Monday, January 16, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 16th, the sunrise is 7:17am-5:59pm and the tide times are L 4:03am -0'3" H 1:44pm 1'0" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Tue) January 17, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 17th, the sunrise is 7:17am-6:00pm and the tide times are L 4:50am -0'7" H 2:44pm 1'3" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Wed) January 18, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 18th, the sunrise is 7:17am-6:01pm and the tide times are L 5:41am -0'11" H 3:41pm 1'5" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Thu) January 19, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Thursday, January 19, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 19th, the sunrise is 7:17am-6:02pm and the tide times are L 6:36am -1'2" H 4:37pm 1'6" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Fri) January 20, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Friday, January 20, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 20th, the sunrise is 7:17am-6:02pm and the tide times are L 7:32am -1'3" H 5:31pm 1'7" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sat) January 21, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Saturday, January 21, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 21st, the sunrise is 7:16am-6:03pm and the tide times are L 8:28am -1'3" H 6:18pm 1'6" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sun) January 22, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Sunday, January 22, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 22nd, the sunrise is 7:16am-6:04pm and the tide times are L 9:22am -1'2" H 6:52pm 1'5" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Mon) January 23, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Monday, January 23, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 23rd, the sunrise is 7:16am-6:05pm and the tide times are L 10:14am -0'10" H 7:08pm 1'3" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Tue) January 24, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 24th, the sunrise is 7:16am-6:05pm and the tide times are L 12:03am 1'2" H 1:25am 1'1" L 11:04am -0'6" H 7:09pm 1'1" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Wed) January 25, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 25th, the sunrise is 7:15am-6:06pm and the tide times are L 12:16am 0'10" H 3:44am 0'11" L 11:53am -0'1" H 7:01pm 0'11" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Thu) January 26, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Thursday, January 26, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 26th, the sunrise is 7:15am-6:07pm and the tide times are L 12:57am 0'6" H 5:58am 0'9" L 12:42pm 0'3" H 6:47pm 0'10" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Fri) January 27, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Friday, January 27, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 27th, the sunrise is 7:15am-6:08pm and the tide times are L 1:47am 0'2" H 8:33am 0'9" L 1:34pm 0'8" H 6:24pm 0'10" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sat) January 28, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Saturday, January 28, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 28th, the sunrise is 7:14am-6:09pm and the tide times are L 2:40am -0'1" H 11:35am 0'10" L 2:59pm 0'11" H 5:29pm 0'10" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sun) January 29, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Sunday, January 29, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 29th, the sunrise is 7:14am-6:09pm and the tide times are L 3:34am -0'5" H 1:48pm 1'0" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Mon) January 30, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Monday, January 30, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 30th, the sunrise is 7:13am-6:10pm and the tide times are L 4:31am -0'7" H 2:50pm 1'2" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Tue) January 31, 2023

Laguna Madre tide chart for Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Laguna Madre tides for Jan 31st, the sunrise is 7:13am-6:11pm and the tide times are L 5:27am -0'8" H 3:39pm 1'3" .

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Laguna Madre Tide Table for January 2023

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
1/1 N/A L -0'3" 5:12AM 1'6" H 1'3" 2:43PM 1'9" - - - - - - - - 07:16-17:48 13:58-02:36
1/2 1'9" L -0'6" 5:55AM 1'10" H 1'4" 3:41PM 2'0" - - - - - - - - 07:16-17:49 14:34-03:33
1/3 2'0" L -0'8" 6:39AM 2'1" H 1'5" 4:30PM 2'2" - - - - - - - - 07:16-17:50 15:14-04:31
1/4 2'2" L -0'9" 7:23AM 2'2" H 1'5" 5:18PM 2'2" - - - - - - - - 07:16-17:50 15:59-05:27
1/5 2'2" L -0'9" 8:06AM 2'2" H 1'5" 6:06PM 2'1" - - - - - - - - 07:17-17:51 16:48-06:23
1/6 2'1" L -0'8" 8:46AM 2'1" H 1'4" 6:53PM 2'0" - - - - - - - - 07:17-17:52 17:41-07:15
1/7 2'0" L -0'7" 9:24AM 2'0" H 1'4" 7:35PM 1'10" - - - - - - - - 07:17-17:52 18:35-08:02
1/8 1'10" L -0'5" 9:58AM 1'10" H 1'4" 8:07PM 1'8" - - - - - - - - 07:17-17:53 19:30-08:45
1/9 1'8" L -0'4" 10:29AM 1'8" H 1'4" 8:21PM 1'6" - - - - - - - - 07:17-17:54 20:25-09:23
1/10 1'6" L -0'2" 10:59AM 1'5" H 1'3" 8:19PM 1'3" - - - - - - - - 07:17-17:55 21:18-09:57
1/11 1'3" L 0'0" 11:29AM 1'2" H 1'2" 8:08PM 0'11" - - - - - - - - 07:17-17:55 22:11-10:28
1/12 0'11" L 0'2" 12:01PM 0'10" H 1'0" 7:54PM 0'3" - - - - - - - - 07:17-17:56 23:03-10:58
1/13 0'3" L 0'9" 3:00AM 0'0" H 0'8" 5:26AM 0'3" L 0'5" 12:39PM 0'6" H 0'11" 7:35PM 0'5" 07:17-17:57 23:57-11:27
1/14 0'5" L 0'5" 3:00AM 0'2" H 0'8" 9:00AM 0'0" L 0'8" 1:30PM 0'2" H 0'10" 7:09PM 0'9" 07:17-17:58 00:00-11:57
1/15 0'9" L 0'1" 3:25AM 0'9" H 0'10" 12:09PM 0'0" L 0'10" 3:28PM 0'0" H 0'10" 6:06PM 1'1" 07:17-17:59 00:52-12:30
1/16 1'1" L -0'3" 4:03AM 1'4" H 1'0" 1:44PM 1'8" - - - - - - - - 07:17-17:59 01:51-13:06
1/17 1'8" L -0'7" 4:50AM 1'11" H 1'3" 2:44PM 2'2" - - - - - - - - 07:17-18:00 02:54-13:49
1/18 2'2" L -0'11" 5:41AM 2'4" H 1'5" 3:41PM 2'7" - - - - - - - - 07:17-18:01 04:01-14:40
1/19 2'7" L -1'2" 6:36AM 2'8" H 1'6" 4:37PM 2'10" - - - - - - - - 07:17-18:02 05:10-15:40
1/20 2'10" L -1'3" 7:32AM 2'10" H 1'7" 5:31PM 2'10" - - - - - - - - 07:17-18:02 06:18-16:48
1/21 2'10" L -1'3" 8:28AM 2'10" H 1'6" 6:18PM 2'8" - - - - - - - - 07:16-18:03 07:20-18:01
1/22 2'8" L -1'2" 9:22AM 2'7" H 1'5" 6:52PM 2'4" - - - - - - - - 07:16-18:04 08:14-19:14
1/23 2'4" L -0'10" 10:14AM 2'2" H 1'3" 7:08PM 0'0" - - - - - - - - 07:16-18:05 09:01-20:24
1/24 0'0" L 1'2" 12:03AM 0'1" H 1'1" 1:25AM 1'8" L -0'6" 11:04AM 1'7" H 1'1" 7:09PM 0'2" 07:16-18:05 09:41-21:29
1/25 0'2" L 0'10" 12:16AM 0'0" H 0'11" 3:44AM 1'1" L -0'1" 11:53AM 1'0" H 0'11" 7:01PM 0'4" 07:15-18:06 10:17-22:32
1/26 0'4" L 0'6" 12:57AM 0'3" H 0'9" 5:58AM 0'6" L 0'3" 12:42PM 0'6" H 0'10" 6:47PM 0'8" 07:15-18:07 10:51-23:31
1/27 0'8" L 0'2" 1:47AM 0'7" H 0'9" 8:33AM 0'1" L 0'8" 1:34PM 0'2" H 0'10" 6:24PM 0'11" 07:15-18:08 11:24-00:00
1/28 0'11" L -0'1" 2:40AM 1'0" H 0'10" 11:35AM 0'0" L 0'11" 2:59PM 0'0" H 0'10" 5:29PM 1'3" 07:14-18:09 11:58-00:30
1/29 1'3" L -0'5" 3:34AM 1'6" H 1'0" 1:48PM 1'8" - - - - - - - - 07:14-18:09 12:34-01:28
1/30 1'8" L -0'7" 4:31AM 1'9" H 1'2" 2:50PM 1'10" - - - - - - - - 07:13-18:10 13:13-02:25
1/31 1'10" L -0'8" 5:27AM 1'11" H 1'3" 3:39PM N/A - - - - - - - - 07:13-18:11 13:56-03:22

Laguna Madre Textual Tide Table for January 2023


Jan 1st (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:16am-5:48pm and the tide times are L 5:12am -0'3" H 2:43pm 1'3" .
Jan 2nd (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:16am-5:49pm and the tide times are L 5:55am -0'6" H 3:41pm 1'4" .
Jan 3rd (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:16am-5:50pm and the tide times are L 6:39am -0'8" H 4:30pm 1'5" .
Jan 4th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:16am-5:50pm and the tide times are L 7:23am -0'9" H 5:18pm 1'5" .
Jan 5th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:51pm and the tide times are L 8:06am -0'9" H 6:06pm 1'5" .
Jan 6th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:52pm and the tide times are L 8:46am -0'8" H 6:53pm 1'4" .
Jan 7th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:52pm and the tide times are L 9:24am -0'7" H 7:35pm 1'4" .
Jan 8th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:53pm and the tide times are L 9:58am -0'5" H 8:07pm 1'4" .
Jan 9th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:54pm and the tide times are L 10:29am -0'4" H 8:21pm 1'4" .
Jan 10th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:55pm and the tide times are L 10:59am -0'2" H 8:19pm 1'3" .
Jan 11th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:55pm and the tide times are L 11:29am 0'0" H 8:08pm 1'2" .
Jan 12th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:56pm and the tide times are L 12:01pm 0'2" H 7:54pm 1'0" .
Jan 13th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:57pm and the tide times are L 3:00am 0'9" H 5:26am 0'8" L 12:39pm 0'5" H 7:35pm 0'11" .
Jan 14th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:58pm and the tide times are L 3:00am 0'5" H 9:00am 0'8" L 1:30pm 0'8" H 7:09pm 0'10" .
Jan 15th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:59pm and the tide times are L 3:25am 0'1" H 12:09pm 0'10" L 3:28pm 0'10" H 6:06pm 0'10" .
Jan 16th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:17am-5:59pm and the tide times are L 4:03am -0'3" H 1:44pm 1'0" .
Jan 17th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:17am-6:00pm and the tide times are L 4:50am -0'7" H 2:44pm 1'3" .
Jan 18th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:17am-6:01pm and the tide times are L 5:41am -0'11" H 3:41pm 1'5" .
Jan 19th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:17am-6:02pm and the tide times are L 6:36am -1'2" H 4:37pm 1'6" .
Jan 20th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:17am-6:02pm and the tide times are L 7:32am -1'3" H 5:31pm 1'7" .
Jan 21st (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:16am-6:03pm and the tide times are L 8:28am -1'3" H 6:18pm 1'6" .
Jan 22nd (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:16am-6:04pm and the tide times are L 9:22am -1'2" H 6:52pm 1'5" .
Jan 23rd (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:16am-6:05pm and the tide times are L 10:14am -0'10" H 7:08pm 1'3" .
Jan 24th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:16am-6:05pm and the tide times are L 12:03am 1'2" H 1:25am 1'1" L 11:04am -0'6" H 7:09pm 1'1" .
Jan 25th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:15am-6:06pm and the tide times are L 12:16am 0'10" H 3:44am 0'11" L 11:53am -0'1" H 7:01pm 0'11" .
Jan 26th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:15am-6:07pm and the tide times are L 12:57am 0'6" H 5:58am 0'9" L 12:42pm 0'3" H 6:47pm 0'10" .
Jan 27th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:15am-6:08pm and the tide times are L 1:47am 0'2" H 8:33am 0'9" L 1:34pm 0'8" H 6:24pm 0'10" .
Jan 28th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:14am-6:09pm and the tide times are L 2:40am -0'1" H 11:35am 0'10" L 2:59pm 0'11" H 5:29pm 0'10" .
Jan 29th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:14am-6:09pm and the tide times are L 3:34am -0'5" H 1:48pm 1'0" .
Jan 30th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:13am-6:10pm and the tide times are L 4:31am -0'7" H 2:50pm 1'2" .
Jan 31st (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:13am-6:11pm and the tide times are L 5:27am -0'8" H 3:39pm 1'3" .

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Laguna Madre | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 12:04 AM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 21 at 9:06PM CDT until June 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...All Lower Texas Coastal Waters including the Laguna
Madre.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Effective: June 22, 2026, 2:06 AM

Expires: June 22, 2026, 10:15 AM

Marine Forecast (GMZ135)

Marine forecast currently unavailable

Land Forecast (TXZ351)

REST OF TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

MONDAY: Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index values up to 111.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values up to 108.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY: Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Clear. Lows in the upper 70s.

FRIDAY: Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Clear. Lows in the upper 70s.

SATURDAY: Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.

SUNDAY: Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 12:04 AM

Laguna Madre (Guide)

Laguna Madre near Port Isabel supports diverse fishing for redfish tarpon and flounder from the shores or small boats with lower tides revealing grass flats for excellent sight fishing. Public boat ramps at the Laguna Madre and Port Isabel marina offer convenient launches for bay trips. Beaches at the Laguna Madre and South Padre Island area provide soft sand for family picnics swimming and shore casting with calm waters. The protected bay setting makes tide planning straightforward.

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Laguna Madre Flats and Wade Fishing Access (Other)

Shallow grass flats and wade fishing areas accessible from Port Isabel and South Padre Island offering prime spots for sight casting to redfish speckled trout black drum and flounder in the clear waters of the Laguna Madre. Extreme tidal ranges create vast exposed flats at low tide ideal for wading sight fishing and exploring the seagrass meadows while higher tides flood the grass beds bringing baitfish and predators closer to shore. Popular among fly fishers and light tackle anglers it emphasizes tide monitoring for optimal conditions and safe wading in this world class inshore fishery.

Port Isabel Boat Ramp and Waterfront (Other)

Public boat ramp and waterfront access in Port Isabel on the Laguna Madre providing concrete ramp parking courtesy dock and easy launch for trailered boats kayaks and small craft into the shallow bay waters for fishing boating and exploring the South Texas coast. Located near the Queen Isabella Causeway it offers direct access to productive flats where extreme tidal ranges expose vast grass flats at low tide and create strong currents enhancing timing for launches wade fishing and sight casting opportunities. Convenient to downtown Port Isabel restaurants shops and the Port Isabel Lighthouse it combines ramp use with tide monitoring and enjoying this historic gateway to South Padre Island and the Laguna Madre.

Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier (Other)

Public fishing pier extending over Laguna Madre near Port Isabel offering elevated access for shore fishing crabbing sightseeing benches and views of the bay with seasonal amenities like bait shop and restrooms. Tidal cycles dramatically influence water depth currents and fish activity making low tide ideal for targeting species like redfish trout and flounder from the pier while high tide brings deeper water and baitfish closer. Convenient parking and location make it a top spot for combining pier fishing with tide watching and enjoying panoramic Laguna Madre scenery.

South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center Nearby (Other)

Public nature center and boardwalk on South Padre Island adjacent to Port Isabel featuring elevated trails observation towers and shoreline access for birdwatching wildlife viewing low tide mudflat exploration and observing Laguna Madre ecology. Tidal extremes expose expansive flats revealing wading birds shorebirds crabs and fish habitat ideal for photography nature study and appreciating the rich biodiversity of this hypersaline bay system. Admission includes exhibits and trails it provides an excellent land based complement combining tide aware activities with education and proximity to Port Isabel launch facilities.