South Padre Island surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Padre Island over the next 16 days.
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