South Padre Island tides today
- Tide now 1.9 ft ↓ falling · low 11:49 am (-0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:50 am–12:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.5 ft · 80 °F slight · 5.3 s from the east
- Wind · air 13 mph · 79 °F from the SE, gusts 16 · overcast
- Surf today 1.5–2.4 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 1:00–2:00 pm
- Sun 7:36 am–6:49 pm 11 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:59 pm
Today in South Padre Island there is high tide at 10:25 pm (2.1 ft) and low tide at 11:49 am. Tide coefficient 117. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:49 am. The sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:11 am to 5:11 am and from 3:44 pm to 5:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the southeast (13 mph). Overcast, 79 °F.
Fishing in South Padre Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:49 am
- Minor period 10:59–11:59 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), moderate onshore wind (15 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 117 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines the 11:49 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm, with the 10:25 pm high tide, moonrise and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:10 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, striped mullet, red drum and spotted seatrout. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black drum and ladyfish. What you can catch
Beach day in South Padre Island
Is it a beach day?
7 good hoursRip current risk today: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:49 am
Low tide at 11:49 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:25 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 80 °F, though with moderate wind.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near South Padre Island
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- Aurora 19 Public Beach Access 1.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Isla Blanca Beach 2.2 mi · S
- Parking
- Boca Chica Beach 5.6 mi · S
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Texas (Texas Beach Watch).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in South Padre Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 11:49 am -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:25 pm 2.1 ft · coef. 117
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 11 h 30 min to low tide at 11:49 am.
Tide coefficient 117 for the 10:25 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 29 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on June 14 (-1.1 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 117, 2.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 21, 0.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:49 pm | Low tide 11:49 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 10:25 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 83% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 6:48 pm | Low tide 12:49 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:41 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 111 | 74% | Major periods 4:16 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 6:47 pm | Low tide 1:53 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 109 | 63% | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:38 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 12:34 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 2:01 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 100 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 12:01 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 3:13 pm · 0.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 82 | 40% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 12:06 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 4:29 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:59 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 57 | 30% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:20 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:40 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 5:46 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:28 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 5:51 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 11:44 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 23 | 20% | Major periods 7:42 am · 8:04 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Queen Isabella Causeway station (East End, NOAA), 1.8 mi from South Padre Island. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Padre Island (South End) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at South Padre Island
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:05 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PCGT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in South Padre Island today
Surf today
Poor- 1.5–2.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:25 pm)
Rip current risk today: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 3.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:12 am · sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 6:49 pm · last light 7:12 pm
- Tide: low 11:49 am (-0.3 ft) and high 10:25 pm (2.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 79.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 18 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in South Padre Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:49 am): little current from 11:30 am to 12:10 pm
- 1.9 ft swell at 5 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:49 am (11:30 am–12:10 pm) and high tide 10:25 pm (9:30–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:12 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Norther 3.0 mi
- Wreck 5.5 mi
- Wreck 8.2 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Port Isabel Reef 11 mi
- American Diving 1.8 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in South Padre Island
Now in South Padre Island
- Low / high
- 76 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 24%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 45
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 79° | 78° | 79° | 79° | 76° | 79° | 78° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SE | 12 ESE | 13 SE | 12 SE | 15 SSE | 13 ESE | 14 E | 13 E |
| Gusts | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 79° 13 SE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 12 ESE 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 13 SE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 12 SE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 15 SSE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 13 ESE 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 14 E 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 13 E 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 79 °F | 15 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 10:25 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 80 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.5 ft | 11:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 80 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.9 ft | — | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 80 °F | 10 mph E | 1.7 ft | 12:34 am | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 81 °F | 16 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 12:01 am | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 81 °F | 19 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 12:06 am · 11:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 76 °F | 16 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 11:28 am · 11:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 76 °F | 15 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | 1:25 pm · 11:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 75 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 2:52 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 76 °F | 15 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 4:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 66 / 77 °F | 16 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 5:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 76 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | 5:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 76 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 6:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 73 °F | 14 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 7:49 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 76° / 80° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 77° / 80° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 77° / 80° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 77° / 81° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 76° / 81° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 73° / 76° 2.3 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 71° / 76° 3.5 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (79 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:05 am (local time).
The sun in South Padre Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:40 pm
- Civil dawn 7:12 am
- Civil dusk 7:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 13 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:17 pm
- Full dark 7:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,037 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in South Padre Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:11–5:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:44–5:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:59–11:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:29–10:29 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in South Padre Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pier at Tequila Sunset 0.3 mi
- USCG 2.1 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard 2.1 mi
- Miss Directed Fishing Charters 1.9 mi
- Amberjack Boat Ramp 0.3 mi
- Jim's Pier Boat Ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Palm Street Pier Boat Ramp 0.5 mi
- Marina 1.9 mi
- Dolphin Docks 3.1 mi
- Jim's Pier 0.3 mi
- Mary And J.Co.Bait Shop 3.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (550 ft from South Padre Island) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
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Point Isabel Lighthouse 3.2 mi southwest
- Light height
- 92 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 56 ft
- Built
- 1852
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near South Padre IslandTides nearby
- Brazos Santiago Pass2.7 mi
- Port Isabel3.4 mi
- Laguna Heights5.8 mi
- Laguna Vista7.8 mi
- Port Mansfield35 mi
South Padre Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,884 people. Coordinates: 26.104° N, 97.165° W.
- It is 264 mi southwest of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 13 min later than in Galveston.
- The nearest tide station, Queen Isabella Causeway, is 1.8 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fisherman's Wharf Marina (0.3 mi), Cameron County Marina (1.8 mi), Sea Ranch Marina (1.9 mi), Anchor Marina (3.7 mi).
Questions about South Padre IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in South Padre Island?
Today in South Padre Island there is high tide at 10:25 pm (2.1 ft) and low tide at 11:49 am. Tide coefficient 117.
What time is sunset today in South Padre Island?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in South Padre Island?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:45 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:11–5:11 am, Minor 10:59–11:59 am, Major 3:44–5:44 pm, Minor 9:29–10:29 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in South Padre Island?
Light drizzle, from 76 °F to 79 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southeast (13 mph) and a 24% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in South Padre Island?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the east. The water is 80.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit South Padre Island?
The best time to visit South Padre Island is from March to May and in November: highs of 74 °F to 83 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Queen Isabella Causeway (East End) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).