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 2h 27m 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 - Nov 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:152.411:36-0.37:386:46Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:232.412:35-0.27:386:45Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:132.412:380.06:395:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:392.31:470.26:405:44Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:472.12:590.66:405:43Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:401.84:160.96:415:43Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:341.711:241.75:521.35:391.26:425:42Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:301.96:080.97:141.56:425:42Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:582.16:380.46:435:41Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:102.27:130.16:445:41New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:142.27:50-0.26:445:40New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:152.28:30-0.36:455:40New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:182.29:11-0.36:465:39Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:232.19:55-0.26:475:39Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:272.110:40-0.16:475:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:182.111:270.16:485:38Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:512.112:140.46:495:38First Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:042.01:010.66:495:38First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:011.91:490.86:505:37First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:511.82:421.06:515:37First Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:351.410:341.76:091.33:491.26:525:37Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:461.55:511.05:171.46:525:37Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:041.75:590.77:221.56:535:36Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:031.86:190.36:545:36Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:591.96:47-0.16:555:36Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:562.17:22-0.46:555:36Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:572.18:03-0.66:565:36Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:012.28:49-0.76:575:36Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:062.29:40-0.76:585:36Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:022.210:33-0.66:585:36Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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