Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : 10:18 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 53m at 7:18 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8779750
Common Questions About Tides

South Padre Island, TX Tides - Dec 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:391.910:22-0.46:595:36Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:121.811:13-0.27:005:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:341.712:060.17:005:36Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:491.61:010.47:015:36Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:171.18:581.53:370.92:020.87:025:36Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:031.29:021.44:120.63:171.17:025:37Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:051.44:520.44:581.37:035:37Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:241.55:330.17:045:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:231.66:13-0.17:045:37Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:121.76:53-0.27:055:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:571.77:31-0.37:065:38New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:391.78:07-0.37:065:38New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:181.78:41-0.27:075:38New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:521.79:13-0.27:085:39New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:181.69:43-0.17:085:39Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:361.610:120.07:095:40Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:471.510:410.27:095:40Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:541.511:120.37:105:41Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:591.411:460.57:105:41First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:320.98:031.33:480.812:250.77:115:41First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:120.98:041.33:450.61:180.97:115:42First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:431.14:090.32:581.17:125:42First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:551.34:440.07:125:43Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:481.55:24-0.37:135:44Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:391.66:09-0.67:135:44Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:271.76:57-0.87:145:45Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:131.77:46-0.97:145:45Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:531.68:35-0.97:145:46Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:251.59:25-0.87:155:47Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:481.410:14-0.67:155:47Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:321.17:101.312:121.111:02 AM-0.37:155:48Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 2:48 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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