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South Padre Island surfForecast / Texas / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 CDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 27th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Padre Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | |
181 | 183 | 92 | 68 | 80 | 61 | 38 | 75 | 61 | 80 | 83 | 75 | 57 | 44 | 43 | 47 | 108 | 62 | 30 | 42 | 107 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:13AM0.68m | 11:02AM0.63m | 11:30AM0.57m | 11:41AM0.52m | 10:05PM0.43m | 11:41AM0.49m | 00:41AM0.45m | 11:33AM0.47m | 2:29AM0.50m | 11:17AM0.48m | 3:46AM0.54m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22AM0.04m | 2:27AM0.12m | 3:35AM0.21m | 6:00PM0.40m | 4:45AM0.30m | 6:18PM0.32m | 5:58AM0.38m | 6:46PM0.25m | 7:18AM0.44m | 7:17PM0.19m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
6 | — | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 65 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
25 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 5 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 4 | ESE 6 | — | — |
 kJ | 181 | 183 | 5 | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | 75 | 57 | 44 | 43 | 47 | 108 | 1 | 30 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | SSE 2 | SE 4 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 181 | 131 | 92 | 68 | 80 | 61 | — | 75 | 61 | 80 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 1 | 42 | 107 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 320 | 1274 | 971 | 308 | 1062 | 65 | 65 | 1514 | 971 | 974 | 308 | 971 | 104 | 1063 | 971 | 65 | 1062 | 971 | 974 | 1062 | 971 |
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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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