Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : in 8h 34m at 5:38 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:18 am (1.4 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 - Jul 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:281.05:41-0.36:408:24Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:501.26:19-0.66:418:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:281.37:01-0.96:418:24Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:121.57:48-1.06:418:24Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:011.68:36-1.26:428:24New Moon5Sat
6Sun6:511.79:26-1.26:428:24New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:361.710:15-1.16:438:24New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:101.611:04-0.96:438:24Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:291.511:52-0.56:438:24Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:301.34:151.02:111.06:448:24Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:201.17:140.812:41-0.12:260.66:448:23First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:021.010:260.81:300.33:050.16:458:23First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:301.02:260.73:52-0.36:458:23First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:441.14:43-0.66:468:23First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:181.35:36-0.96:468:22Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:131.56:31-1.06:478:22Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:031.57:25-1.06:478:22Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:521.68:17-1.06:488:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:381.59:05-0.96:488:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:211.59:48-0.76:498:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:541.510:26-0.56:498:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:121.410:59-0.36:508:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:141.311:290.06:508:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:041.211:550.26:518:19Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:451.15:200.91:340.86:518:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:221.07:360.812:200.41:590.66:528:18Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:551.010:490.812:430.62:310.36:528:17Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:181.012:530.83:090.16:538:17Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:451.03:56-0.26:538:16Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:041.24:48-0.46:548:16Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:381.45:43-0.66:548:15Waning Crescent31Thu
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 10:58 pm — 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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