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 1h 28m 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 - Sep 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:451.36:181.411:420.87:097:48Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:391.37:351.412:201.012:180.77:097:47Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:281.39:111.412:581.112:580.67:097:45Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:071.311:141.41:441.31:450.67:107:44Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:390.57:107:43Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:581.53:390.57:117:42Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:511.64:410.47:117:41Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:281.75:410.37:117:40Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:591.86:380.37:127:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:261.87:320.37:127:38Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:501.812:231.68:571.58:240.37:137:37Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:091.71:511.69:101.39:170.47:137:36New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:231.63:121.79:351.110:100.67:137:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:321.44:321.710:080.911:050.87:147:33New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:371.45:551.710:480.67:147:32Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:371.37:231.712:051.111:34 AM0.47:157:31Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:291.49:011.81:141.312:260.27:157:30Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:441.81:240.17:157:29First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:280.17:167:28First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:161.93:390.17:167:27First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:231.94:510.27:177:26First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:111.96:000.47:177:24Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:451.910:28 AM1.68:251.67:040.57:177:23Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:111.812:251.78:221.58:020.77:187:22Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:301.71:481.78:401.48:540.87:187:21Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:431.72:561.89:041.39:421.07:197:20Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:501.63:581.89:301.110:271.17:197:19Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:521.54:551.89:551.011:121.37:197:18Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:461.55:521.810:220.911:591.47:207:17Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:331.56:501.810:490.87:207:16Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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