Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : in 12h 35m at 11:27 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:59 am (1.2 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 - May 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:431.610:01-0.56:518:00Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:561.710:47-0.76:508:00Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:121.811:38-0.86:498:01Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:281.86:488:02Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:391.812:34-0.76:488:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:371.71:36-0.56:478:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:171.62:43-0.36:468:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:431.53:550.06:468:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:571.45:090.37:150.86:458:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:051.11:031.36:240.67:300.66:448:05Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:551.21:031.27:390.87:550.36:448:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:191.412:541.18:571.08:240.16:438:06Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:281.58:54-0.16:438:06New Moon13Mon
14Tue5:281.59:25-0.36:428:07New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:241.59:55-0.36:428:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:181.510:26-0.46:418:08New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:131.510:59-0.36:418:09Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:071.511:34-0.26:408:09Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:591.56:408:10Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:431.612:13-0.16:398:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:151.612:570.06:398:11First Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:371.51:460.16:398:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:511.52:430.36:388:12First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:001.43:510.47:070.86:388:12First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:031.25:110.66:590.56:388:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:241.012:011.16:390.87:150.16:378:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:501.211:48 AM1.08:170.97:43-0.26:378:14Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:021.48:19-0.66:378:14Full Moon28Tue
29Wed5:091.69:00-0.96:378:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:141.79:46-1.16:368:15Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:191.710:36-1.16:368:16Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 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 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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