Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : 4:57 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 3:07 am (1.5 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 - Dec 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:421.99:460.16:595:36Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:041.910:180.16:595:36Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:201.810:530.37:005:36Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:311.711:320.47:015:36Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:371.612:170.67:025:36Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:001.18:381.54:191.11:110.87:025:37Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:361.18:341.44:060.72:281.17:035:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:461.34:290.44:311.37:045:37Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:061.65:030.07:045:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:091.85:45-0.47:055:38Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:061.96:31-0.77:065:38Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:011.97:20-0.97:065:38New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:521.98:11-0.97:075:38New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:361.99:01-0.97:075:39New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:111.79:52-0.77:085:39Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:341.610:41-0.47:095:40Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:491.511:30-0.17:095:40Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:331.17:571.41:521.112:180.37:105:40First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:121.08:011.32:310.81:060.67:105:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:071.07:591.33:150.52:010.97:115:41First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:481.24:010.33:271.27:115:42First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:191.44:450.07:125:42Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:131.55:28-0.17:125:43Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:571.56:09-0.37:135:43Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:381.56:48-0.37:135:44Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:161.57:25-0.47:145:45Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:491.57:58-0.47:145:45Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:151.58:30-0.47:145:46Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:351.58:59-0.37:155:46Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:481.59:29-0.27:155:47Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:591.410:01-0.17:155:48Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 10:02 am — 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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