You must be aware of park alerts and changing weather and beach conditions before traveling to remote areas, such as Mansfield Channel located at the very southern boundary of the park. Beach driving is at your own risk- please be prepared!
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Park Closures and Information:
The indoor shower facilities and changing room at the Malaquite Visitor are closed due to remodeling. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Outdoor (with no privacy) shower facilities are available at the north end of the visitor center parking lot and along the ramp from the visitor center deck to the beach.
Expect periodic closures of the restroom facilites on the visitor center deck as the contractors work in the space adjacent to the restrooms. Vault toilets are available at the north end of the visitor center parking lot next to the outdoor showers.
Malaquite Beach Webcam:
See current conditions on our Malaquite Beach webcam. Refresh the page each minute for an updated image.
Typical Weather Conditions for Padre Island National Seashore:
Padre Island has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Most rain falls near the beginning and end of hurricane and tropical storm season, which lasts from June to October.
Spring–daytime temperatures average in the 70s-80's Fahrenheit, with lows in the 50s-60s.
Summer– daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-90's Fahrenheit, with very humid conditions. Lows are usually in the 70s. Afternoon and evening sea breezes help to moderate temperatures.
Fall– daytime temperatures average in the 70s-80's Fahrenheit, with lows in the 50s-60s.
Winter– high temperatures are usually between 50°-70° Fahrenheit but can occasionally drop into the upper 30's. Sudden, strong cold fronts can move through, bringing gale force winds and dropping temperatures quickly. The wintertime climate is typically dry, though most of the year's rainfall occurs in the winter.
Year-round– average wind speed ranges from 5-25 miles per hour. Relative humidity seldom drops below 70%.
Click on a location to get the National Weather Service forecast for that area:
