KayakMermaid

05/29/2026

Friday
Knee to waist high and weak but clean with very light east winds. The forecast predicts similar conditions thru the weekend. Air temp 81, water temp 79, wind E at 3-4 mph

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Tuesday
Chest to head high and lumpy with moderate ESE winds and flooded beaches. The forecast predicts less wind thru the weekend with a bit smaller surf . Air temp 76, water temp 79, wind ESE at 10-15 mph

05/16/2026

Bringing your pets to the beautiful beaches of the Middle Texas Coast is a special family bonding activity. Please be mindful of all the hazards your pet may encounter. Here are a few tips to best keep your pets safe this weekend.

05/13/2026

🌊📹 Help Keep PackerySurfCam.com FREE for Everyone 🤙🏼
Click the links to support the cam ❤️

What started as a passion project for the island community has grown into a daily tool for surfers 🏄‍♂️, fishermen 🎣, beachgoers 🏖️, and visitors checking real-time surf, weather, fishing, and beach conditions on North Padre Island 🌊☀️

We’re working hard to keep the 4K livestream FREE for everyone, and community support helps cover operating expenses, equipment maintenance, bandwidth, and website costs 📹🌊
We’re also incredibly grateful for our amazing small business sponsors who help keep the cam running and deserve your support too 🙏🏼❤️ Please support local and support the businesses that support this community 🤙🏼

If the cam has ever helped you:
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…please consider donating ❤️

Every contribution helps keep the cam running for the community 🙏🏼
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04/25/2026

UPDATE: May 28, 2026

The Malaquite Campground has reopened as of 3:45pm on 5/28/2026.

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UPDATE: May 15, 2026

The Bird Island Basin boat ramp has reopened as of 4:08pm on 5/15/2026.

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UPDATE: April 28, 2026

Due to a change in the contractor's schedule, the following changes to the Federal Highways Administration resurfacing paving project have been made:

⛺The Malaquite Campground and dump station will now be closed from April 25th to May 28th.

⚓Bird Island Basin boat ramp and parking lot will now be closed and inaccessible from May 3rd to May 15th.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the change in dates and appreciate your patience.
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Original post: April 25, 2026

Beginning April 27th and continuing through May 12th, the national seashore will undergo road resurfacing and paving managed by the Federal Highways Administration. During this period, several areas will experience temporary closures, including the Bird Island Basin boat ramp and parking area, as well as the Malaquite Campground and dump station.

‍🚫 ⛺The Malaquite Campground and dump station will be closed from April 25th to May 8th.

🚫 ⚓Bird Island Basin boat ramp and parking lot will be closed and inaccessible from April 29th to May 3rd.

Visitors should anticipate delays on the main park road and the road leading to Bird Island Basin throughout the project's duration.

Please keep in mind that the timeline for this work may shift due to weather conditions or contractor equipment availability. Thank you for your understanding and patience as these improvements are made.

04/23/2026

-THURSDAY SURF REPORT 4/23/26 10:15AM-
Another pretty morning. Surf is solid chest high. Wind is currently blowing 10-15mph+ out of the SE. A fun little ground swell is hitting. More surf in the 2-3ft+ range forecasted for the next week or so. Looking for a new Summer board? Planning a surf trip? We are LOCKED & LOADED with surfboards: shortboards, grovels, step-ups, fishes, longboards and more! New shipment of STEWART surfboards arriving any day now! Check out our WIND AND WAVE and CHUMS collaboration "Daytripper Sling". Lightweight, durable, includes a water bottle pocket, a zippered compartment with an organizer sleeve, and a zippered mesh stash pocket. SAVE THE DATE for "May 20th" at the House of Rock! We have a SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT coming soon. I hope you will all enjoy an evening with us watching an epic surf movie and a meet and greet with a very special WORLD CHAMPION surfer! You won't want to miss this! More information coming! Give us a shout at 361. 937. 9283! SHOP SMALL, SUPPORT LOCAL, and watch your community THRIVE! Stay cruising Corpus.

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-NEW FREESTYLE watches in STOCK!
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-Authorized dealer of Old Town Sportsman fishing kayaks!
-Select surfboards discounted $50-200 OFF!
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-Temps-
Air: 77°F
Water: 75°F

-Tides-
2:02 AM low -0.26 ft.
12:21 PM high 1.98 ft.

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04/23/2026

04/23/2026

We are excited to announce a camp in partnership with Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities in Corpus on Sunday, April 26th!

We are looking for volunteers on Saturday and Sunday (the 25th and 26th). These camps are not possible without our incredible volunteers and we extend our deepest gratitude to you for sharing your weekend with us. Head to our website to find our volunteer registration link!

https://www.wavesofimpact.com/event-info/corpus-volunteer-registration-youth-camp-april-25th-26th

03/07/2026

GOT PLANS? 🌞☔🌦
Chief Meteorologist Stefanie Lauber is tracking rainfall this weekend. Here's what to know!