

Best for beginner divers, 0-12m, shore entry, moderate current.
Port Aransas South Jetty is an artificial reef site offering shore access via large boulders. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 0 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres over a sandy bottom. Marine life recorded here includes common drum, croaker, and bream. Rarer sightings include green sea turtles, sargassumfish, bonnethead sharks, spotted scorpionfish, honeycomb cowfish, grey triggerfish, and Atlantic spadefish. Toadfish, whiptail stingrays, spotfin burrfish, blue buttons, and cleaner shrimp are also present. Hazards include boat traffic, entanglement risks, rip currents, surf, and sharp structures. Visibility is variable, typically between 2 and 9 metres, and requires careful monitoring of tidal conditions.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
2-9m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-29°C
Current
Moderate
Common species include drum, croaker, and bream. Rarer sightings include green sea turtles, sargassumfish, bonnethead sharks, spotted scorpionfish, honeycomb cowfish, grey triggerfish, Atlantic spadefish, toadfish, whiptail stingrays, spotfin burrfish, blue buttons, and cleaner shrimp.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The depth ranges from 0 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Yes, entry is via the large boulders forming the jetty.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Port Aransas South Jetty in Port Aransas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Port Aransas South Jetty in Port Aransas. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 29°C.
Expect moderate currents at Port Aransas South Jetty in Port Aransas. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Port Aransas South Jetty in Port Aransas typically ranges from 2 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.