SURFSIDE

  • Latitude: 40.3543
  • Longitude: -73.9748
  • US East Coast
  • Marina in US

Location: SURFSIDE FL US

Phone number: +1-305-555-1234

Web-site: http://www.surfsideseaport.com

Surfside Beach is a city located in Brazoria County, Texas, known for its coastal attractions. However, it's not typically recognized as a major marine port. It's more of a recreational beach area and a residential community rather than a significant commercial or industrial port.

General Description:

  • Location: Surfside Beach is situated on the Gulf of Mexico, south of the city of Freeport, Texas.
  • Type: Primarily a recreational area with residential communities.
  • Coordinates: Approximately 28.9533° N latitude and 95.2924° W longitude.
  • Access: Accessible via Texas State Highway 332.

Features:

  1. Beaches: The area is known for its wide, sandy beaches which are popular for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing.
  2. Residential and Vacation Homes: Numerous beach houses and rental properties cater to tourists and vacationers.
  3. Fishing: Surfside Beach offers excellent opportunities for both shore and offshore fishing.
  4. Water Activities: Common activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, and various water sports.
  5. Amenities: Restaurants, shops, rental facilities, and beachside pavilions.

Specifications:

  • Harbor Facilities: Surfside does not have significant commercial port facilities. The close-by Port of Freeport serves as the primary commercial deepwater port in the region.
  • Marinas and Docks: Small marinas and private docks exist, primarily serving the needs of recreational boaters.
  • Commercial Activity: Limited; the primary economic activities are tourism-related rather than heavy industry or shipping.
  • Navigation: Suitable for small recreational boats, but does not support large commercial vessels.
  • Depth: Generally shallow waters suitable for smaller, non-commercial marine vessels.
  • Environmental Conditions: Typical Gulf Coast climatic conditions with considerations for hurricanes and tropical storms.

Nearby Points of Interest:

  1. Surfside Jetty Park: Offers fishing, bird watching, and picnicking opportunities.
  2. Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge: Located inland, it offers opportunities for bird watching and exploring the diverse Texan ecosystem.

Regulatory and Administrative Bodies:

  • Local Municipality: Governed by the City of Surfside Beach.
  • Coast Guard: Oversees safety and navigational regulations along the coast.

Surfside Beach serves more as a beachfront community than a commercial marine port. For commercial port activities, the nearby Port of Freeport is the primary hub, offering extensive facilities for cargo and shipping.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
KNOT A WAKE Pleasure 8/9/2025
SWEET CAROLINE Pleasure 8/9/2025
SUMMER SALT Pleasure 8/9/2025
THE CRIMSON TIDE Pleasure 8/9/2025
YUME YOTTO Sailing 8/9/2025
MYSTIQUE Pleasure SEABRIGHT NJ 8/9/2025
FOOLISH PLEASURE Pleasure 8/9/2025
PIRATTITUDE Pleasure 8/9/2025
ANDIAMO Pleasure 8/8/2025
EMILIA Pleasure 8/8/2025
SANDRA Pleasure 8/8/2025
WORLD CAT Fishing 8/7/2025
CRITTER CATCHER Pleasure 8/7/2025
MORGAN COURT Pleasure 8/5/2025
HARRIET'S CHARIOT Pleasure 8/3/2025
MY TIIME Pleasure 8/2/2025
WINSOME WINN Pleasure 7/28/2025
JACQUELINE Pleasure 7/26/2025
T/T PURA VIDA Pleasure 7/25/2025
COME WHAT MAY Pleasure 7/24/2025

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