Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : 5:38 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 32m at 3:33 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8779750
Common Questions About Tides

South Padre Island, TX Tides - Oct 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:032.010:240.47:217:14Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:292.111:020.27:217:13Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:062.211:490.07:227:12Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:422.312:46-0.17:227:11Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:530.07:237:10Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:582.43:070.17:237:09Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:522.44:240.27:247:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:262.35:390.47:247:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:412.26:510.77:257:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:401.912:491.97:501.68:000.97:257:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:291.72:372.08:061.29:101.27:267:03New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:111.64:072.18:360.810:301.57:267:02New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:421.65:272.29:120.47:277:01New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:432.29:500.17:277:01New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:592.210:310.07:287:00Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:182.211:15-0.17:286:59Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:412.212:040.07:296:58Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:582.212:570.27:296:57First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:570.47:306:56First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:572.23:030.67:306:55First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:342.24:090.87:316:54First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:532.15:121.07:326:53First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:572.16:101.27:326:52Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:512.012:371.77:581.67:061.37:336:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:381.82:091.87:551.38:071.47:336:51Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:221.73:221.98:061.09:181.57:346:50Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:571.64:252.08:240.77:346:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:262.18:490.47:356:49Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:302.29:210.17:366:48Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:402.39:59-0.17:366:47Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:562.310:44-0.37:376:46Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 10:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places South Padre Island, TX in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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