Latitude 28.42′ N, Longitude 96.12′ W
The Port of Palacios is located 16 miles off the GIWW, at the mouth of the Palacios Boat Channel. It is situated on Tres Palacios Bay, an inlet of Matagorda Bay.
Directions
From the intercoastal waterway, westbound:
After Oyster Lake (and past Palacios Pt) turn into the Intracoastal Waterway Alternate Channel at Buoy #29 on an approximate course of 234 degrees magnetic.
Follow the channel for approximately 1 nautical mile then turn north into Palacios Channel just before Buoy #5 on an approximate course of 338 degrees magnetic.
Follow the Palacios Channel all the way into the Port of Palacios.
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Weather
Port of Palacios
Local Weather
Forecast
October 8, 2025Day
Overcast
90°F
Forecast
October 9, 2025Day
Clear sky
89°F
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October 10, 2025Day
Overcast
92°F
Forecast
October 11, 2025Day
Mainly clear
88°F
From
- Houston: 109 miles
- Corpus Christi: 111 miles
- Austin: 164 miles
- San Antonio: 174 miles
Amenities
- Gated Facility
- Water & electricity available
- Shower facility
- Public boat ramp
- Voted “Best Sailing Bay” in Texas
- Great fishing year-round
- Bait Available
- Local restaurants & lodging
- Visitor’s Guide