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 1h 39m 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 - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:091.14:340.15:351.07:155:48Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:191.35:07-0.37:165:49Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:191.55:48-0.77:165:49Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:161.76:34-1.07:165:50Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:131.77:23-1.27:165:51New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:061.78:15-1.27:165:51New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:541.79:07-1.27:165:52New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:301.69:59-1.07:175:53Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:521.410:50-0.77:175:54Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:011.311:41-0.37:175:54Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:490.98:031.11:580.912:310.17:175:55First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:410.87:581.02:320.51:240.57:175:56First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:430.97:451.03:160.22:290.87:175:57First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:121.14:02-0.14:391.07:175:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:321.24:48-0.47:175:58Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:261.35:35-0.57:175:59Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:121.46:20-0.67:176:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:571.47:03-0.77:166:01Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:401.47:44-0.77:166:01Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:191.48:21-0.67:166:02Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:521.38:55-0.57:166:03Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:131.39:27-0.47:166:04Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:221.39:56-0.37:156:04Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:221.210:26-0.27:156:05Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:171.110:580.07:156:06Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:330.87:091.01:260.811:34 AM0.27:146:07Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:150.76:580.91:370.612:190.47:146:07Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:120.86:360.82:070.31:230.77:146:08Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:540.92:47-0.17:136:09Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:251.23:35-0.47:136:10Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:271.44:27-0.77:126:11Waning Crescent31Fri
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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