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07/28/2026

07/27/2026

☀️ AFTERNOON BEACH UPDATE

It is so hot on the Gulf Coast today the seagulls are turning into Kentucky Fried Seagulls, and the sand is cooking feet faster than a gas-station roller grill. 😂

Surf is running 3 to 4 feet, with an occasional 6-footer rolling in thanks to southeast winds over 20 mph. Hold onto your hat, umbrella, and possibly your smallest child.

The tide is going out, so beach driving should be good in most areas. Watch the usual soft spots near Bob Hall Pier, Fish Pass Jetties, and Padre Island National Seashore.

School starts soon, so the beaches should finally thin out a little.

Stay hydrated, wear shoes, and try not to melt before sunset, Beach Bums!

07/27/2026

🌊TODAY’S BEACH CONDITIONS 120°F SAND

Beach conditions should be awesome during the early morning hours. Later in the day, once the winds pick up, you can expect the yellow flag to possibly turn red due to rough surf and wind gusts reaching up to 32 mph.

The dry sand temperature in Port Aransas can range from 110°F to well over 120°F on a sunny summer afternoon, especially with upper-80s air temperatures and an extreme UV index. Wear water shoes because that sand will cook your feet faster than a shrimp in a hot skillet. 🥵

Temperatures will be hot, and the humidity will be hanging thick in the air. Just another typical South Texas day in July.

🚙 BEACH DRIVING

Driving conditions are good overall, except for the usual trouble spots:

• In front of Bob Hall Pier
• Around the Fish Pass jetties
• Padre Island National Seashore from Beach Marker 18 to Beach Marker 30

Good news is the tide will be going out for most of the day, so beach driving conditions should gradually improve in these trouble spots.

Water clarity is not as good as it was a few days ago, so whip out those cut baits and target redfish, black drum, whiting and sharks.

Jellyfish do not seem to be much of an issue today, so you should be good to go. Just keep one eyeball on the water because those little floating troublemakers can show up without sending an invitation.

Stay safe, stay hydrated and enjoy the beach, Beach Bums! 🌴

07/27/2026

🎣 Just a friendly reminder: all our daily fishing tips are available in our Facebook Subscriber Group along with detailed surf conditions over on Patreon and sub group. Today’s fishing tip is free for everyone to view, so check it out while it’s unlocked !
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A paddletail is one of the easiest and most effective lures for catching speckled trout, redfish, flounder and even Spanish mackerel in the surf.

Cast it into the first or second gut, let it sink for a few seconds, then retrieve it at a steady speed. Keep your rod tip slightly raised and give the lure an occasional twitch or short pause. Most strikes happen when the paddletail slows down or begins to fall.

If fish are feeding near the surface, use a faster retrieve. When the bite is slow or fish are holding near the bottom, slow it down and allow the lure to bounce just above the sand.

🌊 Best Paddletail Colors for Water Conditions
Clear or green water:

Use natural colors such as pearl, silver, white, clear glitter, opening night or small mullet patterns.

⚫Tea-colored or lightly stained water:
Use brighter colors such as chartreuse, glow, electric chicken, chicken-on-a-chain or pearl with a chartreuse tail.

⚫Dirty brown or muddy water:
Use darker colors that create a strong silhouette, including black, purple, dark red, motor oil or dark brown. A chartreuse tail can also help fish locate the lure.

⚫Early morning or cloudy conditions:
Use darker colors such as purple, black or dark red.

⚫Bright sunny conditions:
Use lighter, natural colors such as pearl, silver, white or clear glitter.
Match the paddletail size to the baitfish in the water. A 3-inch lure works well when small bait is present, while a 4- or 5-inch paddletail is better when larger mullet are moving through the guts.

Do not reel it back like you are trying to start a lawn mower. Keep the retrieve natural and let that tail do the work.

07/27/2026

Today is considered an average day for fishing because the strongest feeding activity falls during the hotter part of the day, when bright sunlight and rising water temperatures can slow the bite in shallow water.

Fish should still feed, but the action may come in short bursts instead of staying consistent. Trout, redfish and flounder may be more active around jetties, bridge pilings, channels, grass lines and other areas that provide shade, current or deeper water.

The early morning hours should offer one of the better opportunities because the water is cooler and baitfish are more active. In the surf, concentrate on the first and second guts where mullet or other baitfish are present. Once the sun climbs higher, fish may move deeper or hold closer to structure.

The evening bite could improve again as the sunlight weakens and the water begins to cool. Night fishing may also produce better action, but extra caution is needed around rocks, currents and poor visibility.

An average rating does not mean the fishing will be bad. It simply means anglers may need to move around, change baits and be ready when a short feeding window opens.

🎯 Best strategy for today:

Fish structure early, then move toward deeper water or stronger current as the day heats up. Live shrimp, live mullet and fresh cut bait may outperform fast-moving artificial lures during slower periods. Silver spoons, paddletails and topwater lures should work best when fish are actively chasing bait.

07/27/2026

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07/26/2026

I decided to cancel my trip down Padre Island National Seashore today because the water clarity just is not that great. The mullet are offshore, and the birds working the area are way too far out to reach with a spoon.

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Driving from Beach Marker 15 all the way past the 25 is very, very bad. Even with four-wheel drive, you are going to struggle in several areas. The tide is going out, so the drive back should improve later, but for me, it is not worth spending most of the day fighting the sand when the fish appear to be holding past the third gut or even farther offshore.

The heat and humidity will also be a serious issue for anyone traveling down toward the High Banks. You only had a short window this morning to catch these fish. Once noon arrives and the heat really kicks in, the bite will probably go deader than a doornail.

Sometimes the smartest fishing decision is knowing when to turn around, save the gas, and fish another day. 🎣

07/26/2026

⛴️ PORT ARANSAS FERRY UPDATE

Ferry wait to Port Aransas: 15 minutes

Ferry wait to Aransas Pass: 15 minutes

Smooth sailing both ways right now, Beach Bums