South Padre Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.67° N 97.29° W

South Padre Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's South Padre Island sea temperature is
30.1°C
3.4° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with 384 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 17th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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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
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
1.6
NE
5
2.1
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
1.1
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
119
131
87
103
51
28
154
362
332
345
318
214
117
91
83
79
167
115
126
161
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
30
NNE
40
NNE
45
N
40
N
30
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
ENE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
15
N
15
NE
30
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:18PM0.58m
11:56PM0.57m
00:43AM0.57m
1:11AM0.56m
1:20AM0.55m
1:27AM0.53m
1:32AM0.52m
Low Tide
11:50AM0.12m
12:35PM0.14m
1:26PM0.17m
2:22PM0.20m
3:24PM0.22m
4:27PM0.25m
5:27PM0.27m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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part cloud
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clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
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7:26
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7:28
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7:28
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7:28
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7:30
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7:31
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7:01
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7:00
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7:00
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6:59
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6:58
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6:57
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6:55
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 mm
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3
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2
1
18
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
28
27
26
27
25
18
20
22
23
22
24
25
24
26
27
27
27
Feels °C
28
25
25
26
28
27
24
23
17
11
15
18
21
19
23
24
22
28
30
29
28
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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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