South Padre Island Surf Break

South Padre Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 26.67° N 97.29° W

Issued: 6 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's South Padre Island sea temperature is
29.5° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 589 kJ wave energy.

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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) 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 14th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
181
345
250
230
83
85
93
93
116
104
124
226
253
271
403
395
403
361
292
250
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
20
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SSE
30
SE
40
SSE
35
S
40
SSE
45
SSE
45
S
45
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:55AM0.72m
6:57AM0.74m
7:55AM0.72m
8:46AM0.68m
9:23AM0.62m
9:44AM0.56m
5:44PM0.49m
Low Tide
8:25PM-0.04m
9:20PM-0.08m
10:17PM-0.08m
11:16PM-0.05m
00:14AM0.01m
1:10AM0.10m
3:24PM0.48m
2:04AM0.21m
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:23
 mm
2
5
9
4
1
1
23
17
11
14
Temp °C
28
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
30
30
29
29
29
28
Feels °C
29
28
28
27
28
29
30
29
30
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
29
30
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
250
361
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
Energy kJ
131
181
345
230
83
85
93
93
116
104
124
226
253
271
403
395
403
292
250
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
992
1062
971
971
971
971
974
1059
971
974
1062
971
974
1062
971
974
1188
992
992
1142
992
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Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
8
4
8
9
9
9
6
5
5
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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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