26.0683’ N, 97.1567’ W

South Padre Island, TX

87°
H 89°
L 81°
ESE
8mph
Low tide
12:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 12:52 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:36 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8779750
Common Questions About Tides

South Padre Island, TX Tides - May 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:501.62:240.26:518:00First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:561.63:220.46:508:00First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:501.54:210.67:471.16:498:01First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:381.45:250.77:100.96:488:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:531.212:211.26:350.97:140.66:488:02Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:221.311:59 AM1.17:571.07:300.26:478:02Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:301.47:54-0.16:468:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:301.58:25-0.46:468:03Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:291.79:02-0.76:458:04Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:321.79:46-0.96:448:05Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:391.810:34-0.96:448:05Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:491.911:27-0.96:438:06Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:571.96:438:06Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:521.912:24-0.76:428:07Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:251.81:23-0.56:428:07Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:381.62:26-0.16:418:08Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:361.410:461.03:340.26:090.86:418:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:231.24:510.66:180.46:408:09Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:231.211:00 AM1.16:270.96:460.06:408:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:071.47:21-0.46:398:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:221.67:58-0.66:398:10Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:241.78:38-0.86:398:11New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:211.79:19-0.96:388:11New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:181.710:01-0.86:388:12New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:161.610:43-0.76:378:12New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:141.611:25-0.56:378:13Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:071.66:378:14Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:451.612:05-0.36:378:14Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:021.512:44-0.16:368:14Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:021.51:220.26:368:15First Quarter30Fri
31Sat10:511.42:010.46:368:15First Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8779750)

Common Questions About South Padre Island, TX Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in South Padre Island, TX?

South Padre Island, TX is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are South Padre Island, TX tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for South Padre Island, TX?

Tide predictions for South Padre Island, TX come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for South Padre Island, TX?

Tide data for South Padre Island, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8779750. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8779750.

What is the moon phase in South Padre Island, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over South Padre Island, TX is Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). This places South Padre Island, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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