Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : in 7h 39m at 4:57 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:56 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8779750
Common Questions About Tides

South Padre Island, TX Tides - Mar 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:051.32:43-0.16:516:30First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:201.33:44-0.16:506:30First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:331.44:42-0.16:496:31Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:451.45:36-0.26:486:32Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:551.36:28-0.17:411.16:476:32Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:021.27:18-0.17:520.96:466:33Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:411.23:061.08:090.08:160.66:456:33Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:061.23:070.99:020.28:490.36:446:34Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:281.23:030.89:580.49:290.06:436:34Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:521.22:550.810:580.610:15-0.36:426:35Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:221.33:350.91:100.97:417:35Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:031.312:06-0.57:407:36Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:541.41:05-0.67:397:36Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:331.42:10-0.67:387:37Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:411.53:21-0.57:367:37Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:231.44:35-0.47:357:38Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:491.45:46-0.27:347:38Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:051.36:520.07:551.07:337:39Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:081.23:141.27:520.28:160.97:327:39Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:411.33:191.18:460.38:450.77:317:40New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:571.33:211.09:370.59:140.57:307:40New Moon21Wed
22Thu4:041.33:171.010:260.79:440.37:297:41New Moon22Thu
23Fri5:061.33:070.911:160.810:140.27:287:41New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:071.32:461.012:090.97:277:42Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:101.311:190.07:267:42Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:201.311:570.07:257:42Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:461.37:247:43Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:231.412:410.07:237:43Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:331.41:320.17:227:44First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:101.52:330.17:207:44First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:331.53:390.27:197:45First Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8779750)

Common Questions About South Padre Island, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in South Padre Island, TX today?

Slack tide in South Padre Island, TX is approximately 10:26 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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