Port of South Padre Island

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About Port of South Padre Island

This marina is located on the Gulf Coast of Texas. It serves recreational vessels and is equipped with pilot and tug services.

Background
South Padre Island is a barrier island located on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Texas, located between the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the southernmost section of the Padre Island barrier island system. South Padre Island is not part of the Padre Island National Seashore. It is separated from the rest of Padre Island by the Port Mansfield Channel and is a popular destination known for its beaches, ecotourism, and resort development.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
9330 →
GeoNames ID
4678369 →
Wikidata
Q7568125 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USPXD
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-TX
Latitude
26.1000°
Longitude
-97.1500°

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of South Padre Island?

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The approach to South Padre Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Laguna Madre Range Rear Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Brazos Santiago Entrance Range Rear (2.7 NM SW), Cameron County (Brownsville Area) Lighthouses (3.4 NM WSW), Port Isabel (3.4 NM WSW), Brownsville Channel Outbound Range C Rear (4.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of South Padre Island on?

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The Port of South Padre Island is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of South Padre Island?

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You can track vessels near South Padre Island (USPXD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of South Padre Island?

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The Port of South Padre Island is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USPXD — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USPXD mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of South Padre Island?

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The Port of South Padre Island operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.