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South Padre Island surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 20 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
19.8° 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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Padre Island in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 22nd Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 22nd Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 24th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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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
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
1.3
ESE
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
E
1.1
NE
2.1
NE
2.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
1.8
NNE
1.2
NE
1.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)446777789888677777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)141013092106106108901259010790108410444217211147285131209
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
ESE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNE
10
ENE
20
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
50
N
40
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
45
NNW
45
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:22PM 2:00AM
0.57 0.50
6:28PM
0.55
3:25AM
0.47
6:31PM
0.52
4:59AM
0.45
6:31PM
0.51
6:58AM
0.43
6:25PM
0.50
10:00AM
0.46
6:08PM
0.51
5:09PM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:55AM
0.11
11:41PM
0.49
10:27AM
0.15
11:59PM
0.45
11:00AM
0.21
12:29AM
0.39
11:33AM
0.28
1:08AM
0.33
12:05PM
0.36
1:55AM
0.26
12:31PM
0.45
2:49AM
0.19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--
Sunset-6:00--6:01--6:02--6:04--6:05--6:05--6:06-
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light rain
light rain
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clear
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rain showers
light rain
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Rain (mm)
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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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