Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : 12:38 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 19m at 7:59 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8779750
Common Questions About Tides

South Padre Island, TX Tides - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:011.65:04-0.86:506:30Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:411.66:08-0.86:496:31Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:091.47:08-0.78:441.26:486:31New Moon3Tue
4Wed4:241.38:05-0.58:421.06:476:32New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:001.34:291.18:59-0.39:090.86:466:32New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:351.34:271.09:520.09:460.56:456:33New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:051.24:210.910:460.410:300.26:446:33Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:381.25:090.912:440.77:437:34Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:191.24:390.912:170.02:010.97:427:34Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:131.21:08-0.27:417:35First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:081.32:05-0.27:407:35First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:341.43:07-0.27:397:36First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:341.44:15-0.27:387:36First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:211.45:23-0.27:377:37Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:571.46:25-0.17:367:37Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:221.47:180.07:357:38Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:371.48:030.19:301.27:347:38Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:181.24:421.38:430.29:271.17:337:39Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:371.24:421.29:190.39:380.97:327:39Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:461.24:371.19:570.49:560.77:317:40Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:531.24:291.010:380.510:190.57:307:40Full Moon21Sat
22Sun5:031.24:160.911:280.710:480.37:287:41Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:191.33:500.912:340.87:277:41Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:461.37:267:42Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:251.412:08-0.27:257:42Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:091.51:01-0.37:247:43Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:361.62:05-0.47:237:43Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:421.73:16-0.57:227:44Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:311.74:32-0.47:217:44Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:051.65:46-0.37:207:45Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:251.56:55-0.28:351.27:197:45Waning Crescent31Tue
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 10:18 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 15% 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 (15% 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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