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The most powerful waves expected at South Padre Island in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 29th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Padre Island over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | NNE | NE | ENE | ENE | ENE | E | E | E | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | NE | NE | NNE | NE | NE | NNE | NNE | NE |
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 71 | 239 | 180 | 141 | 141 | 200 | 286 | 329 | 498 | 493 | 414 | 232 | 132 | 84 | 185 | 81 | 61 | 58 | 57 | 175 | 214 | |
Wind (km/h) | NE | NE | ENE | ENE | ENE | E | ESE | ESE | SSE | SSE | SSE | S | NNE | NNE | NNE | N | N | N | N | N | NE |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:40PM 0.57 | 9:53PM 0.55 | 10:02PM 0.53 | 10:12AM 0.40 | 10:08PM 0.50 | 12:19PM 0.47 | 10:07PM 0.49 | 1:45PM 0.56 | 9:49PM 0.49 | 2:57PM 0.64 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:09PM 0.19 | 12:55PM 0.23 | 1:56PM 0.28 | 5:17AM 0.35 | 3:20PM 0.34 | 5:17AM 0.28 | 5:06PM 0.41 | 5:40AM 0.19 | 7:09PM 0.47 | 6:15AM 0.10 | |||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - |
Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 15 |

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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 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.

