Small to medium waves. The surf is sailable year round, but is best from April through August, early mornings or late afternoons. Beware of strong currents. Keep distance from the channel outlet and mole.
This beach is close to the Mexican border. Warm and windy. The mean annual water temperature is approximately 71°F. Winters are typically mild, summers are hot, but cooled by the sea breeze. January, the coldest month of the year, has a mean temperature of 55°F. July and August are the hottest months with mean temperatures between 85-86°F.
From Corpus Christi drive east on 358 onto North Padre Island. Stay on the main road and turn left onto Zahn Road and drive onto the beach. Park on the beach.