Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : 6:30 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 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 - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:041.95:13-0.47:097:47Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:541.96:22-0.37:097:46Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:301.97:24-0.17:097:45Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:501.88:190.17:107:44Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:581.712:501.79:041.69:080.47:107:43Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:571.62:201.79:201.49:520.67:117:42Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:491.53:371.69:441.210:350.87:117:41Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:361.44:491.610:100.911:191.07:117:40Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:151.36:001.610:370.77:127:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:431.37:141.612:071.211:06 AM0.67:127:38Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:401.611:380.47:137:37Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:341.612:160.37:137:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:030.37:137:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:371.72:010.37:147:33Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:461.93:090.37:147:32Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:292.04:200.37:157:31Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:012.15:270.37:157:30Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:242.16:290.37:157:29Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:362.07:290.47:167:28Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:401.912:431.88:321.68:280.67:167:26Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:351.72:301.88:411.39:300.87:177:25New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:231.54:031.99:070.910:381.17:177:24New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:021.45:322.09:430.47:177:23New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:231.47:032.112:041.410:26 AM0.17:187:22Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:402.111:14-0.27:187:21Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:252.212:09-0.37:197:20Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:11-0.37:197:19First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:062.22:21-0.27:207:18First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:232.23:360.07:207:17First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:142.24:520.37:207:15First Quarter30Wed
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 11:24 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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