South Padre Island
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The South Padre Island Jetties are accessible through Isla Blanca Park, managed by Cameron County Parks. Parking is available. There is a fee to enter the park. This is shore diving and conditions vary greatly. Always check local tides and weather before diving this site. Average visibility is 5 feet or less.
Sheepshead, mangrove snapper, sergeant majors, damsels, octopi, sea urchins, stingrays, dolphin, sea turtles.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Barracuda
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#2
Angelfish
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#3
Lionfish
9
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#4
Blacktip Reef Shark
4
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#5
Grouper/Basslets
4
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#6
Snapper
4
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#7
Tarpon
3
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#8
Clownfish
3
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#9
Great Hammerhead Shark
2
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#10
Lemon Shark
2
Total Sightings
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