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South Padre Island surf Forecast / Texas / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 28 Apr 2024 CDT
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South Padre Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Padre Island sea temperature is 25.2°C (Statistics for 28 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.7 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 21.3 °C)
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South Padre Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Padre Island sea temperature is 25.2°C (Statistics for 28 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.7 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 21.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Padre Island this week:

The surf forecast for South Padre Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Padre Island in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Padre Island over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
2.5
SE
1.6
ESE
1.9
SE
1.3
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.3
SE
1
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SE
Period(s) (?)888888888777788888777676666666666666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)51642429320216119520724515118820323525628774631938218197946060132757388756680778911175879964
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
35
SE
45
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
0.61
11:31AM
0.62
12:13PM
0.62
12:44PM
0.61
1:06PM
0.58
1:20PM
0.53
12:21AM
0.47
1:27PM
0.49
2:04AM
0.53
1:27PM
0.46
3:29AM
0.59
1:16PM
0.46
4:47AM 12:38PM
0.65 0.48
6:04AM
0.68
7:21AM
0.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:52AM
0.10
1:50AM
0.12
2:59AM
0.14
4:17AM
0.17
5:37AM
0.22
7:22PM
0.38
6:57AM
0.27
7:32PM
0.30
8:16AM
0.34
8:00PM
0.20
9:38AM
0.41
8:37PM
0.11
11:23AM
0.48
9:20PM
0.04
10:06PM
-0.00
10:56PM
-0.01
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:45--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:01--8:02--8:02--8:04--8:04--8:05--8:05--8:06-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252525252626252525252525252525252525242525252525252424252524252524262625
Feels °C (?)242427262627272625242424222426242526252525252526252324252524262323242424

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the South Padre Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Padre Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Padre Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Padre Island surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (South Padre Island) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for South Padre Island may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

South Padre Island is 66 km (41 miles) from Harlingen. If you plan a vacation in Texas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Harlingen. Harlingen has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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