Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : in 1h 47m at 10:11 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:17 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8779750
Common Questions About Tides

South Padre Island, TX Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:081.33:281.112:271.06:548:15Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:561.15:291.012:410.76:558:14Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:391.07:440.912:090.41:110.46:558:13Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:121.010:301.012:580.71:510.16:568:13Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:161.02:121.02:41-0.36:568:12Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:191.33:40-0.66:578:11Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:421.54:45-0.86:578:11Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:431.75:51-0.96:588:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:371.86:55-1.06:588:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:261.87:56-0.96:598:08Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:021.88:52-0.76:598:08New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:201.612:141.510:081.59:44-0.57:008:07New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:221.42:171.510:111.310:33-0.17:008:06New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:141.33:571.410:441.011:200.27:008:05Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:031.15:361.311:260.77:018:04Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:481.17:211.312:080.612:120.47:018:03Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:261.19:261.312:580.91:000.27:028:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:411.22:031.11:510.07:028:02First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:041.32:48-0.17:038:01First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:041.53:51-0.17:038:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:071.54:57-0.17:047:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:561.66:00-0.17:047:58Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:371.76:530.07:057:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:091.77:390.07:057:56Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:281.78:180.17:057:55Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:351.78:540.27:067:54Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:331.612:561.510:091.59:300.37:067:53Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:271.52:301.510:111.310:080.47:077:52Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:171.43:571.410:271.010:520.67:077:51Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:031.25:261.410:530.711:440.97:077:50Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:421.27:041.511:260.47:087:49Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8779750)

Common Questions About South Padre Island, TX Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in South Padre Island, TX?

The lowest tide this week in South Padre Island, TX is -0.1 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 10:33 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in South Padre Island, TX?

The highest tide this week in South Padre Island, TX is 1.5 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 2:17 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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

Slack tide in South Padre Island, TX is approximately 12:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 time is high tide in South Padre Island, TX today?

High tides in South Padre Island, TX today: 6:22 am (1.4 ft), 2:17 pm (1.5 ft).

What time is low tide in South Padre Island, TX today?

Low tides in South Padre Island, TX today: 10:11 am (1.3 ft), 10:33 pm (-0.1 ft). The 10:33 pm low of -0.1 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in South Padre Island, TX today?

Today's tidal range in South Padre Island, TX is 1.6 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 1.5 ft, so today's swing is typical.

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

Tonight the moon over South Padre Island, TX is New Moon (1% illuminated). This places South Padre Island, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does South Padre Island, TX have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

South Padre Island, TX has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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