South Padre Island Jetty
South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas, United States
A shore dive along the north jetty of Brazos Santiago Pass, reached through Isla Blanca Park. Visibility is often under 2 m. Kemp's ridley turtles visit in summer.
The exact position of this site has not been published, so the map pin shows only its approximate area.
The north jetty of Brazos Santiago Pass runs out from Isla Blanca Park at the south tip of South Padre Island. Cameron County runs the park and charges an entry fee. Divers enter over large boulders. Conditions vary a lot. Average visibility is 5 ft or less. Tidal current runs through the pass. Dive on the incoming tide or at high slack. Barnacles, algae and crabs cover the rocks. Sheepshead, snook and small reef fish gather in summer. Kemp's ridley sea turtles are often seen, with a few green turtles. Ships and boats use the channel. A boat ramp sits near the jetty base. Watch for fishing line and hooks. Check tides and weather before every dive.
Marine life
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
- Green Sea Turtle
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Damselfish
- Butterflyfish