South Padre Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° N 97.29° W

South Padre Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Padre Island sea temperature is
30.3°C
2.6° 

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 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with 502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Padre Island this week:

The surf forecast for South Padre Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Padre Island in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 9th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 9th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 11th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 139mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

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Swell
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Wave
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Period (s)
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:50AM0.63m
2:19AM0.60m
2:37AM0.56m
11:23AM0.49m
2:46AM0.51m
1:16PM0.51m
2:49AM0.48m
2:38PM0.54m
2:46AM0.45m
3:48PM0.56m
2:39AM0.45m
Low Tide
4:55PM0.12m
6:10PM0.15m
8:06AM0.46m
7:17PM0.19m
8:01AM0.40m
8:17PM0.24m
8:19AM0.33m
9:12PM0.30m
8:47AM0.26m
10:05PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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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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