# Halfmoon Reef Light, United States: what it is and when to go

> Halfmoon Reef Light is a lighthouse in Texas, United States. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 11. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/halfmoon-reef-light/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Lighthouse in Texas, United States · Architecture
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 1,647 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 28.63689, -96.61724

## What it is and where

Halfmoon Reef Light is a lighthouse in Texas, United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 28.63689, -96.61724; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,647 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=28.636895%2C-96.617238)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.636895%2C-96.617238)

It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Halfmoon Reef Light is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 22 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 01 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 48 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 42 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 26 |
| June | Best time | 13 h 49 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 39 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 02 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 10 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 18 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 33 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 11 |

In June there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Lavaca Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lavaca-bay/): Bay in Calhoun County, Texas, United States · 4.4 km
- [Carancahua Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/carancahua-bay/): American bay · 22 km
- [Aransas National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/aransas-national-wildlife-refuge/): National Wildlife Refuge · 38 km
- [Matagorda Island Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/matagorda-island-lighthouse/): Structure in Port O'Connor (vicinity), Calhoun County, Texas · 38 km
- [Matagorda Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/matagorda-bay/): Bay on the Texas coast, United States · 39 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Architecture

- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
- [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City

Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Halfmoon Reef Light?

It is a lighthouse in Texas, United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Halfmoon Reef Light?

March to October. In June there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 11.

### How do you get to Halfmoon Reef Light?

The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,647 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.636895%2C-96.617238) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Lavaca Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lavaca-bay/), [Carancahua Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/carancahua-bay/), [Aransas National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/aransas-national-wildlife-refuge/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/697199918), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14710479), CC0. More about Halfmoon Reef Light on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halfmoon_Reef_Light). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

