Padre Island National Seashore Beach or Port Aransas Beach today?
Corpus Christi, Texas · Port Aransas, Texas — 50 km apart
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
93Padre Island National Seashore Beach
vs
92Port Aransas Beach
Too close to call today. Padre Island National Seashore Beach scores 93 and Port Aransas Beach scores 92, 50 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Padre Island National Seashore Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Port Aransas Beach for walking & shelling, surfing — walking & shelling 86 vs 80.
| Activity | Padre Island National Seashore | Port Aransas Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 88 | 88 | tie |
| Families with kids | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 80 | 86 | Port Aransas Beach |
| Surfing | 55 | 59 | Port Aransas Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Padre Island National Seashore | Port Aransas Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 84°F | 84°F |
| Wave height | 2.7 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 83°F | 83°F |
| Wind | 17 mph | 14 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 10:31 AM | Low 10:41 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Padre Island National Seashore Beach or Port Aransas Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 92), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Padre Island National Seashore Beach and Port Aransas Beach?
About 50 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.