Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Padre Island, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Padre Island, TX.
Next low tide : 10:51 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 35m at 7:16 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8779750
Common Questions About Tides

South Padre Island, TX Tides - May 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:341.31:211.18:320.78:160.06:508:00Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:521.51:191.09:490.98:55-0.36:508:01Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:041.69:37-0.56:498:01Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:131.710:23-0.76:488:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:211.711:11-0.76:488:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:281.76:478:03Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:311.612:03-0.66:468:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:281.612:57-0.46:468:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:131.51:55-0.16:458:04Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:471.52:580.16:448:05Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:111.44:060.46:580.96:448:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:271.35:180.67:090.76:438:06Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:021.112:361.26:300.87:300.56:438:06Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:261.212:371.27:420.97:530.46:428:07Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:301.312:281.18:531.08:160.26:428:08Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:241.48:400.06:418:08New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:111.49:05-0.16:418:09New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:551.49:32-0.26:408:09New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:381.510:01-0.36:408:10New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:231.510:35-0.36:398:10Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:101.511:14-0.46:398:11Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:581.611:58-0.36:398:11Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:431.66:388:12Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:211.612:47-0.26:388:12First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:501.51:430.06:388:13First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:111.49:410.82:480.26:290.76:378:13First Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:231.24:040.46:210.56:378:14First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:230.911:29 AM1.15:320.66:440.16:378:14Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:081.111:29 AM1.07:070.87:17-0.26:378:15Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:281.311:18 AM1.08:501.07:56-0.66:368:15Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:361.58:38-0.86:368:16Full Moon31Thu
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 3:03 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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