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South Padre Island surfForecast / Texas / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 CDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Padre Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at South Padre Island in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 8th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Padre Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | |
97 | 75 | 71 | 68 | 57 | 68 | 111 | 32 | 53 | 76 | 63 | 58 | 112 | 79 | 45 | 74 | 47 | 74 | 86 | 73 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:48AM0.58m | 11:24AM0.57m | 11:45AM0.56m | 11:58AM0.55m | 12:07PM0.54m | 12:15PM0.52m | 00:13AM0.42m | 12:20PM0.50m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.13m | 00:55AM0.16m | 1:37AM0.19m | 2:22AM0.22m | 3:17AM0.25m | 4:25AM0.29m | 7:10PM0.35m | 5:44AM0.33m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 |
 | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | 8:07 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 4 | ESE 7 | NE 4 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 |
 kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | 68 | 111 | 32 | 7 | 76 | 4 | 58 | — | 79 | 45 | 74 | — | 16 | 37 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | NNE 4 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 35 | 31 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | NE 4 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | — | SE 6 | S 3 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | 97 | 75 | 71 | 68 | 57 | — | — | 28 | 53 | — | 63 | — | 112 | 3 | — | 59 | 47 | 74 | 86 | 73 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1059 | 971 | 992 | 1059 | 971 | 250 | 1063 | 971 | 992 | 1063 | 971 | 250 | 1059 | 971 | 65 | 342 | 214 | 974 | 360 | 971 | 974 |
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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 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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