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Lat Long: 26.09° N 97.16° W

South Padre Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 10 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Padre Island sea temperature is
25.6°C
0.7° 

South Padre Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


South Padre Island surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Padre Island this week:

The surf forecast for South Padre Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Padre Island in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 14th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 14th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 17th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Padre Island over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
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33
38
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212
196
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138
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137
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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NNW
20
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NNE
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ENE
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SSE
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SSW
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ENE
20
NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:24PM0.49m
8:46PM0.48m
10:06PM0.48m
11:00PM0.48m
11:34PM0.47m
11:57PM0.45m
00:05AM0.43m
Low Tide
9:01AM-0.05m
9:36AM-0.05m
10:12AM-0.03m
10:52AM-0.02m
11:35AM0.01m
12:22PM0.03m
1:15PM0.07m
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Temp °C
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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 16 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 39 km (24 miles) from the city of Brownsville. If you plan a vacation in Texas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Brownsville. Brownsville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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