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 4h 42m 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 - Dec 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:061.87:180.26:595:36Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:541.87:470.06:595:36Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:401.88:160.07:005:36Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:231.88:44-0.17:015:36Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:051.89:14-0.17:015:36Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:441.89:45-0.17:025:37Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:191.810:190.07:035:37Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:491.810:570.17:035:37Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:121.811:400.27:045:37Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:291.712:280.37:055:37Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:401.61:260.57:055:38Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:131.09:451.45:080.92:400.87:065:38Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:521.19:421.35:040.64:171.07:075:38Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:301.45:270.26:151.27:075:39Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:441.66:01-0.27:085:39Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:481.76:41-0.67:085:39New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:491.87:26-0.87:095:40New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:461.98:14-1.07:105:40New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:401.89:03-1.07:105:41New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:281.89:54-0.97:115:41Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:071.710:45-0.67:115:42Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:351.511:36-0.37:125:42Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:531.412:270.07:125:43First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:051.31:190.37:135:43First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:530.99:121.34:010.72:180.77:135:44First Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:391.09:111.24:330.53:330.97:135:44First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:331.25:080.25:241.17:145:45Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:441.35:440.07:145:46Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:361.46:20-0.27:145:46Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:201.46:54-0.37:155:47Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:011.47:27-0.47:155:48Full Moon31Mon
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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