South Padre Island Surf Break

South Padre Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 26.67° N 97.29° W

Issued: 6 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's South Padre Island sea temperature is
29.6° C

1.6°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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 307 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 1PM. 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 1PM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.5
SE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
205
212
187
232
150
170
138
74
109
181
124
176
195
128
164
139
88
91
57
65
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:44AM0.56m
5:44PM0.49m
9:51AM0.51m
8:25PM0.44m
9:46AM0.49m
11:22PM0.44m
9:31AM0.49m
2:23AM0.49m
9:01AM0.50m
4:08AM0.54m
Low Tide
1:10AM0.10m
3:24PM0.48m
2:04AM0.21m
3:55PM0.39m
2:55AM0.31m
4:39PM0.31m
3:46AM0.41m
5:24PM0.24m
4:56AM0.48m
6:07PM0.19m
6:46PM0.15m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<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
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
 mm
Temp °C
29
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
Feels °C
31
29
28
30
31
30
31
30
31
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
28
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
Energy kJ
74
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
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
3
1.1
SE
7
1.5
SE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
Energy kJ
118
205
212
187
232
150
170
138
4
109
181
124
176
195
128
164
139
88
91
57
65
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
974
1062
971
974
1059
971
974
1062
971
974
1051
971
974
1062
971
974
1059
971
992
1081
971
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Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
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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