Port Aransas Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Port Aransas Beach, Texas
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 84°F, wind 15 mph
- Low UV (2)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 87°F, wind 15 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
92/100
- 86°F, wind 15 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS CRP Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 10:41 AM | 0.6 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:04 PM | 2.7 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Port Aransas (H. Caldwell Pier) · 1.1 km away.
About Port Aransas Beach
Port Aransas Beach sits on the Texas coast, where the water runs from about 60°F in January to 88°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 88°F in August and dropping to about 60°F in January.
Today it is 84°F. That is 2° above the October average of 82°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Port Aransas (H. Caldwell Pier) about 1.1 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Port Aransas Beach?
We score today 92 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Port Aransas Beach?
About 84°F. That is 2° above the October average of 82°F here.
Are there rip currents at Port Aransas Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Port Aransas Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Port Aransas (H. Caldwell Pier) about 1.1 km away on the open coast.