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 11m 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 - Sep 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:161.77:04-0.17:097:47Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:441.711:33 AM1.58:301.58:020.07:097:46Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:031.61:161.68:441.38:590.27:107:45New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:171.52:441.69:141.19:530.47:107:44New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:271.34:051.69:510.810:450.67:107:43New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:341.35:251.610:330.611:380.97:117:42Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:401.36:471.611:200.47:117:41Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:441.38:171.612:331.112:100.27:127:39Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:441.49:561.61:351.31:040.27:127:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:401.72:040.27:127:37First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:090.37:137:36First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:041.74:180.47:137:35First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:011.85:260.57:147:34First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:401.86:270.67:147:33Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:081.810:47 AM1.68:341.67:190.77:147:32Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:271.712:221.68:311.58:050.87:157:31Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:381.71:321.68:431.48:450.97:157:29Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:441.62:321.79:001.39:221.07:167:28Full Moon18Sun
19Mon3:461.63:271.79:211.29:591.07:167:27Full Moon19Mon
20Tue3:461.54:231.79:441.010:381.17:167:26Full Moon20Tue
21Wed3:451.45:211.710:100.811:231.27:177:25Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:421.46:251.710:420.77:177:24Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:351.47:391.812:171.411:20 AM0.57:187:23Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:051.812:050.47:187:22Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:361.912:580.37:187:21Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon11:562.02:000.37:197:19Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:100.37:197:18Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:532.04:230.47:207:17Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:332.05:370.57:207:16Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:001.910:57 AM1.77:321.66:470.67:207:15Waning Crescent30Fri
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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