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South Padre Island Surf Forecast / Texas / USA

23 km away, 1 h 26 min ago

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 Tuesday (Jan 31) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Padre Island in the next 12 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 02) at 12PM.
Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 31st Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 31st Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 30th Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Padre Island over the next 12 days.
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 155 | 213 | 94 | 88 | 82 | 40 | 43 | 80 | 37 | 93 | 47 | 66 | 31 | 60 | 166 | 124 | 74 | 49 | 40 | 26 | 26 | 33 | 22 | 12 | 33 | 41 | 70 | 97 | 99 | 71 | 42 | 75 | 83 | 46 | 29 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:10PM 0.56 | 3:35PM 0.59 | 4:03PM 0.61 | 4:27PM 0.61 | 4:52PM 0.61 | 5:10PM 0.60 | 5:29PM 0.59 | 5:44PM 0.57 | 12:53AM 0.52 | 5:54PM 0.54 | 2:01AM 0.50 | 5:58PM 0.52 | 3:03AM 0.48 | 5:59PM 0.51 | 4:06AM 0.46 | 5:56PM 0.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:53AM 0.14 | 5:46AM 0.12 | 6:32AM 0.11 | 7:14AM 0.10 | 7:53AM 0.09 | 8:30AM 0.09 | 9:05AM 0.11 | 10:33PM 0.51 | 9:38AM 0.14 | 10:40PM 0.48 | 10:07AM 0.17 | 11:03PM 0.44 | 10:33AM 0.22 | 11:34PM 0.40 | 10:55AM 0.27 | 12:08AM 0.36 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Port Mansfield Jetty which is 9 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for South Padre Island.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Summary | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | cloudy | some clouds | light rain | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Low °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 24 |
Sunrise | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Thu night). |
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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.