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South Padre Island surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 09 Apr 2026 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
24.6° C
 (Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 12th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)888888867777778778777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)111140185217190191251137212256225186242263214220242204193181208
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
40
SE
35
SE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SSE
35
SE
25
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
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		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:39PM
0.57
1:52PM
0.56
2:01PM
0.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:36AM
0.21
4:40AM
0.22
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise7:11--7:09--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-7:50--7:50--7:51--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52-
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-242-1---------------
Temp. °C222323232323242423242424232323232325242424
Feels °C (?)222222222222222220212221212121222124242323
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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 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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