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Beach Access #23 Sapphire
4.6★ · 58 Google ratings · South Padre Island, Texas
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
175 yd away
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Water
80°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
140 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Beach Access #23 Sapphire
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Visit for calm waters and shells
This access point offers notably calm conditions and abundant seashells compared to other nearby areas.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2019–2026
Check water conditions after storms
Sea lice have been reported in the water following storms, so wait several days before swimming.
Arrive early for parking
Street parking is available but limited, so plan to arrive early, especially for sunrise activities.
Bring your own facilities
Only port-a-potties are available, no full restrooms or showers, so plan accordingly.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
80°F
Waves
1.2 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
12 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:52 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:39 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:36 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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QuietBusy
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Plan your visit
📍 5901 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Beach Access #23 Sapphire?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Beach Access #23 Sapphire?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Beach Access #23 Sapphire have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Beach Access #23 Sapphire least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
