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 7h 27m at 7:59 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8779750
Common Questions About Tides

South Padre Island, TX Tides - Oct 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:532.011:05 AM1.78:271.77:200.67:217:14Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:131.912:591.88:251.58:190.87:217:13Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:251.82:231.88:441.49:141.07:227:12Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:321.73:351.99:091.210:071.27:227:11Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:331.64:411.99:381.011:011.37:237:10Full Moon5Fri
6Sat3:271.55:441.910:060.87:237:09Full Moon6Sat
7Sun3:091.56:471.912:021.510:36 AM0.77:237:08Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:521.911:070.67:247:07Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:031.911:410.67:247:06Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:202.012:190.67:257:05Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:302.01:050.67:257:04Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:000.77:267:03Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:232.13:040.77:267:02Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:022.14:130.87:277:01Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:302.15:210.87:277:00Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:522.16:270.97:286:59Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:082.012:401.78:051.57:311.07:286:58Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:191.82:101.88:141.38:361.17:296:57Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:251.73:291.98:371.09:431.37:306:56New Moon19Fri
20Sat2:241.64:442.19:080.610:581.47:306:56New Moon20Sat
21Sun2:131.55:582.19:450.37:316:55New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:152.210:280.17:316:54Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:352.211:16-0.17:326:53Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:542.312:10-0.17:326:52Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:052.21:090.07:336:51First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:130.17:346:50First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:012.23:230.47:346:50First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:422.14:370.67:356:49First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:092.010:15 AM1.67:381.65:500.97:356:48Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:261.912:351.77:311.47:011.17:366:47Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:361.82:091.87:501.28:091.37:376:47Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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