Yes you can barbecue. The beach is currently very soggy. The tides are coming in extremely high. It's a drive, camp, barbecue on the beach at your own risk situation currently. Basically just pay attention to where you're going and keep your eyes on the tide.
I don't know honestly... There atidal surge that had beaches closed so I'm not sure... There is a Facebook page for port aransas that might have more info..
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