South Padre Island, TX Tide Chart & Tide Times

Texas · NOAA station South Padre Island C.G. Station (3.3 mi) · updated Oct 23, 2026

Sat, Oct 24: High tide 1:29 AM (1.5 ft) and 3:59 PM (1.8 ft); low tide 8:10 AM (0.8 ft) and 9:56 PM (1.4 ft).

Tide todayHigh 1:29 AM · High 3:59 PMLow 8:10 AM · Low 9:56 PM
Today's range1.0 ft0.8 → 1.8 ft (MLLW)
Water levelLoading…NOAA gauge 8779748
WindLoading…   
Sun7:32 AM – 6:52 PMFirst light 7:08 AM · Last light 7:16 PM

Water level: NOAA CO-OPS station 8779748 (preliminary, MLLW). Wind: observed at NOAA CO-OPS station 8779748 (South Padre Island CG Station), 3 mi away; forecast from the NOAA National Weather Service (api.weather.gov).

South Padre Island tides — next 3 days

Shaded = night · heights in feet above MLLW · local time

YesterdayFri, Oct 23
6 AMNoon6 PM1:46a · 1.5′7:53a · 1.1′2:38p · 1.6′8:40p · 1.3′
  • High 1:46 AM 1.5 ft
  • Low 7:53 AM 1.1 ft
  • High 2:38 PM 1.6 ft
  • Low 8:40 PM 1.3 ft

First light 7:08 AMSunrise 7:32 AMSunset 6:53 PMLast light 7:17 PM

TodaySat, Oct 24
6 AMNoon6 PM1:29a · 1.5′8:10a · 0.8′3:59p · 1.8′9:56p · 1.4′
  • High 1:29 AM 1.5 ft
  • Low 8:10 AM 0.8 ft
  • High 3:59 PM 1.8 ft
  • Low 9:56 PM 1.4 ft

First light 7:08 AMSunrise 7:32 AMSunset 6:52 PMLast light 7:16 PM

TomorrowSun, Oct 25
6 AMNoon6 PM1:12a · 1.5′8:39a · 0.6′5:14p · 1.9′
  • High 1:12 AM 1.5 ft
  • Low 8:39 AM 0.6 ft
  • High 5:14 PM 1.9 ft

First light 7:09 AMSunrise 7:33 AMSunset 6:51 PMLast light 7:15 PM

MondayMon, Oct 26
6 AMNoon6 PM9:16a · 0.3′6:37p · 2.0′
  • Low 9:16 AM 0.3 ft
  • High 6:37 PM 2.0 ft

First light 7:10 AMSunrise 7:34 AMSunset 6:50 PMLast light 7:14 PM

TuesdayTue, Oct 27
6 AMNoon6 PM9:59a · 0.1′8:23p · 2.1′
  • Low 9:59 AM 0.1 ft
  • High 8:23 PM 2.1 ft

First light 7:10 AMSunrise 7:34 AMSunset 6:49 PMLast light 7:14 PM

Today's tide windows

  • ▼ Falling 1:29 AM → 8:10 AM 1.5 → 0.8 ft
  • ▲ Rising 8:10 AM → 3:59 PM 0.8 → 1.8 ft
  • ▼ Falling 3:59 PM → 9:56 PM 1.8 → 1.4 ft
  • ▲ Rising 9:56 PM → 1:12 AM (next day) 1.4 → 1.5 ft

From NOAA high/low predictions for station 8779748.

Planning around the tide

  • Surfing: many breaks work best at a particular stage of the tide, and a spot can change a lot between low and high. Use the rising and falling windows above to time a session, and pair them with a swell and wind forecast.
  • Fishing: many anglers plan around moving water in the hours either side of a high or low tide. This week's biggest high is Thu, Oct 29 at 11:24 PM (2.2 ft).
  • Beachcombing & tide pools: the lowest tides expose the most beach. This week's lowest predicted tide is Thu, Oct 29 at 11:46 AM (-0.0 ft). Today's daylight low: 8:10 AM.

Predictions are astronomical and don't include wind, waves, or storm surge. Not for navigation.

South Padre Island tide table & sun times — next 8 days

Fri, Oct 23Sun 7:32 AM – 6:53 PMHigh 1:46 AM
1.54 ft		Low 7:53 AM
1.09 ft		High 2:38 PM
1.63 ft		Low 8:40 PM
1.25 ft
Sat, Oct 24Sun 7:32 AM – 6:52 PMHigh 1:29 AM
1.50 ft		Low 8:10 AM
0.83 ft		High 3:59 PM
1.78 ft		Low 9:56 PM
1.45 ft
Sun, Oct 25Sun 7:33 AM – 6:51 PMHigh 1:12 AM
1.52 ft		Low 8:39 AM
0.56 ft		High 5:14 PM
1.93 ft
Mon, Oct 26Sun 7:34 AM – 6:50 PMLow 9:16 AM
0.32 ft		High 6:37 PM
2.05 ft
Tue, Oct 27Sun 7:34 AM – 6:49 PMLow 9:59 AM
0.13 ft		High 8:23 PM
2.14 ft
Wed, Oct 28Sun 7:35 AM – 6:49 PMLow 10:50 AM
0.02 ft		High 10:06 PM
2.22 ft
Thu, Oct 29Sun 7:35 AM – 6:48 PMLow 11:46 AM
-0.01 ft		High 11:24 PM
2.25 ft
Fri, Oct 30Sun 7:36 AM – 6:47 PMLow 12:47 PM
0.03 ft
Sat, Oct 31Sun 7:37 AM – 6:47 PMHigh 12:28 AM
2.22 ft		Low 1:51 PM
0.14 ft

Tide times and heights (ft, MLLW) are NOAA predictions for station 8779748; first light (civil dawn), sunrise, sunset and last light (civil dusk) are calculated for South Padre Island with the NOAA solar equations. Times are local.

About South Padre Island

South Padre Island is a town in Cameron County, Texas, on South Padre Island on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Tide station used
South Padre Island C.G. Station, TX (NOAA 8779748, reference (harmonic) station)
Distance to station
3.3 miles
County
Cameron County
Coordinates
26.1205, -97.1707 (US Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer internal point (South Padre Island town, GEOID 4869140))
Time zone
America/Chicago

Station chosen by distance from the coordinates above.

FAQ

When is high tide today in South Padre Island, TX?

On Sat, Oct 24, predicted high tide for South Padre Island (NOAA station South Padre Island C.G. Station) is at 1:29 AM (1.5 ft), 3:59 PM (1.8 ft) local time.

When is low tide today in South Padre Island, TX?

On Sat, Oct 24, predicted low tide for South Padre Island is at 8:10 AM (0.8 ft), 9:56 PM (1.4 ft) local time.

Which tide station is used for South Padre Island?

NOAA CO-OPS station 8779748 (South Padre Island C.G. Station, TX), a reference (harmonic) station, about 3.3 miles from the South Padre Island reference point. Heights are in feet above Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).

What time is sunrise and sunset in South Padre Island today?

On Sat, Oct 24, first light (civil dawn) is about 7:08 AM, sunrise 7:32 AM, sunset 6:52 PM and last light (civil dusk) 7:16 PM local time (calculated).

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