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
July 13, 2026Day
Violent rain showers
86°F
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July 14, 2026Day
Heavy rain
84°F
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July 15, 2026Day
Thunderstorm
79°F
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July 16, 2026Day
Thunderstorm with light hail
86°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