Port Aransas Beach or Rockport Beach today?

Port Aransas, Texas · Rockport, Texas — 22 km apart

Updated 6:03 AM CDT

97Port Aransas Beach vs 97Rockport Beach

Too close to call today. Port Aransas Beach scores 97 and Rockport Beach scores 97, 22 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityPort Aransas BeachRockport BeachBetter
Swimming 95 99 Rockport Beach
Families with kids 93 98 Rockport Beach
Walking & shelling 91 87 Port Aransas Beach
Surfing 53 42 Port Aransas Beach

Conditions side by side

NowPort Aransas BeachRockport Beach
Water temperature86°F86°F
Wave height1.8 ft1.2 ft
Air temperature81°F80°F
Wind3 mph3 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 10:18 AMHigh 4:29 PM

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 Port Aransas Beach or Rockport Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (97 and 97), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Port Aransas Beach and Rockport Beach?

About 22 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Port Aransas Beach or Rockport Beach?

Rockport Beach today — 98 against 93 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.