Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : 11:27 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 48m at 7:59 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8779750
Common Questions About Tides

South Padre Island, TX Tides - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:201.86:33-0.37:097:47Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:011.87:33-0.27:097:46Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:331.78:280.07:097:45Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:561.71:081.69:251.49:190.27:107:44Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:121.62:311.69:441.310:070.47:107:43Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:221.53:451.610:131.110:530.67:117:42Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:281.44:561.610:451.011:380.87:117:41Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:281.36:091.611:200.87:117:40Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:211.37:281.512:241.111:57 AM0.77:127:39Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:031.39:011.51:161.212:370.67:127:38Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:521.61:220.67:137:37Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:140.57:137:35Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:361.73:140.57:137:34Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:411.74:170.57:147:33Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:231.85:190.57:147:32Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:551.96:150.57:157:31Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:201.97:080.57:157:30Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:411.911:30 AM1.69:151.67:580.57:157:29Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:581.81:101.79:071.58:480.67:167:28New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:111.72:321.79:211.39:390.77:167:27New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:191.63:501.89:461.110:330.97:177:25New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:221.55:101.810:180.811:321.17:177:24New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:171.46:351.810:560.57:177:23Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:021.48:071.912:431.311:42 AM0.37:187:22Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:472.012:340.17:187:21Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:262.01:330.07:197:20First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:400.17:197:19First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:452.13:520.17:197:18First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:432.15:060.27:207:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:252.16:160.47:207:15Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 3:43 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 2% 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 is the moon phase in South Padre Island, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over South Padre Island, TX is New Moon (2% illuminated). This places South Padre Island, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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