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South Padre Island surf break

South Padre Island surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 23 Jan 2026 CST
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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
19.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Jan 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s 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 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Icy conditions (max 23°C on Fri night, min 0°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 17°C on Tue night, min -1°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon morning, light winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.9
ESE
1
SE
0.7
ESE
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.3
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
E
0.8
E
1.2
NE
1
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
2
E
Period(s) (?)885566667777766545557
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)86763053402021451972612763331567860353555539367352
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
45
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
35
NNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
35
N
20
N
10
NE
15
E
20
ESE
20
NE
30
NNE
20
NNE
25
ENE
30
E
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
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on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
6:31PM
0.51
6:58AM
0.43
6:25PM
0.50
10:00AM
0.46
6:08PM
0.51
5:09PM
0.54
2:45PM
0.61
3:16PM
0.66
3:57PM
0.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:33AM
0.28
1:08AM
0.33
12:05PM
0.36
1:55AM
0.26
12:31PM
0.45
2:49AM
0.19
3:50AM
0.12
4:54AM
0.06
5:57AM
0.01
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--
Sunset-6:04--6:05--6:05--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07-
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222223231410675157101417171616171720
Feels °C (?)2221222363-1-2-5-9-3371016151213141217
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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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