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 13h 14m 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 - Oct 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:251.56:061.99:570.67:217:14Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:081.910:310.57:217:13Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:151.911:050.57:227:12Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:311.911:430.57:227:11Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:541.912:250.57:237:10Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:130.67:237:09Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:002.02:080.77:237:08Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:392.03:100.87:247:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:002.04:170.97:247:06Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:142.05:241.07:257:05Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:231.911:31 AM1.77:221.66:321.17:257:04Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:281.81:161.87:261.37:401.27:267:03Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:301.72:391.97:471.08:501.37:267:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:281.63:532.08:170.710:051.47:277:01New Moon14Sun
15Mon1:191.55:042.18:530.37:277:00New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:162.29:350.17:286:59New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:302.210:22-0.17:286:58Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:462.311:13-0.27:296:57Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:012.212:08-0.17:306:56Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:032.21:080.07:306:56First Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:472.12:130.37:316:55First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:220.67:316:54First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:142.04:360.87:326:53First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:291.911:13 AM1.76:321.55:521.17:326:52Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:371.81:121.86:541.27:091.37:336:51Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:401.72:401.97:241.08:261.57:346:50Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:371.73:502.07:560.79:491.67:346:50Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:221.64:502.08:280.57:356:49Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:442.19:000.47:356:48Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:362.19:310.37:366:47Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:282.010:020.37:376:47Full Moon31Wed
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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