Water Temperature of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Corpus Christi, TX

Current Water Temperature

81.3°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1:30 PM CDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

South Bird island; Padre Island; Padre Island National Seashore; Gulf of Mexico

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

Station Name: S. Bird Island
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Bird Island Basin Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Kleberg County

GPS Coordinates: 27.484361, -97.318111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Packery Channel, Corpus Christi, TX (11.5 mi)
Baffin Bay, Kingsville, TX (14 mi)
Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX (23 mi)
Neuces Bay, Corpus Christi, TX (26.2 mi)
Corpus Christi Bay, Portland, TX (27.3 mi)
Viola Turning Basin, Corpus Christi, TX (27.9 mi)
Corpus Christi Channel, Port Aransas, TX (28.8 mi)
Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, TX (29.7 mi)
Rincon Bayou Channel, Odem, TX (33.9 mi)
Nueces River, Odem, TX (34.2 mi)
Aransas Bay, Rockport, TX (40.7 mi)
Nueces River, San Patricio, TX (42 mi)
Laguna Madre, Armstrong, TX (48.1 mi)
San Antonio Bay, Austwell, TX (60.5 mi)
San Antonio Bay, Seadrift, TX (73.7 mi)

Weather for Corpus Christi, Texas

Current Weather

81.8°F
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
88.4°F
88.4°F
78%
SE 14.8 mph
17.5 mph
81.8°F
74.3°F
0 in
59%
5 mi
1014 mbar
10.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 82°F
L: 79°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 82°F
L: 79°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 84°F
L: 72°F
Moderate rain
Sat
H: 82°F
L: 78°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 83°F
L: 76°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 9.75 μg/m3
PM10: 15.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 10:24 AM
Moon Transit: 5:35 PM
Moonset: 12:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:34 AM - 6:04 AM
5:05 PM - 7:35 PM

Minor Periods

9:54 AM - 11:24 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 11:23PM CDT until May 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 6 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides today generally mid-morning on the ocean-facing beaches.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.


Rip Current Statement issued May 19 at 11:23PM CDT until May 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 6 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides today generally mid-morning on the ocean-facing beaches.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.


Flood Watch issued May 20 at 11:30AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 11:30 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...All of South Texas * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Due to recent rainfall, the 3 hour flash flood guidance has fallen below 2.5" for much of the eastern half of South Texas with some spots below 0.50". Locations out west are sitting at 2.5-3" in the 3 hour flash flood guidance. With the expectation of more rain this week and into the weekend, flooding will be possible, especially within the strongest thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.


Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 11:23PM CDT until May 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Aransas, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Coastal Refugio and Coastal Calhoun Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides today generally mid morning on ocean-facing beaches and mid-afternoon on bay-facing beaches.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.


Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
82°F
78.5°F
80.1°F
85%
0.01 in
87%
0%
17.9 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.25 μg/m3
PM10: 17.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 10:24 AM
Moon Transit: 5:35 PM
Moonset: 12:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:34 AM - 6:04 AM
5:05 PM - 7:35 PM

Minor Periods

9:54 AM - 11:24 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
82°F
78.6°F
80°F
84%
0.02 in
88%
0%
20.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.5 μg/m3
PM10: 16.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.4 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 11:32 AM
Moon Transit: 6:31 PM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:33 AM - 7:03 AM
6:01 PM - 8:31 PM

Minor Periods

11:02 AM - 12:32 AM
12:11 AM - 1:41 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
83.5°F
71.5°F
79.2°F
79%
0.69 in
77%
0%
20.4 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.76 μg/m3
PM10: 13.34 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.9 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 12:38 AM
Moon Transit: 7:21 PM
Moonset: 1:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:26 AM - 7:56 AM
6:51 PM - 9:21 PM

Minor Periods

12:08 AM - 1:38 PM
12:53 AM - 2:23 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
82.4°F
78.3°F
79.8°F
87%
0.31 in
89%
0%
20.6 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.4 μg/m3
PM10: 12.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120.23 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 1:38 PM
Moon Transit: 8:08 PM
Moonset: 1:59 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:15 AM - 8:45 AM
7:38 PM - 10:08 PM

Minor Periods

1:08 PM - 2:38 PM
1:29 AM - 2:59 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
83.3°F
75.9°F
79.7°F
76%
0.06 in
74%
0%
15 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 2:36 PM
Moon Transit: 8:51 PM
Moonset: 2:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:59 AM - 9:29 AM
8:21 PM - 10:51 PM

Minor Periods

2:06 PM - 3:36 PM
2:01 AM - 3:31 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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