Surf Forecasts:
South Padre Island surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SE swell with 47 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Padre Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Lookin’ at the whole 16-day picture for South Padre Island, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough one. The swell is tiny, the wind is nearly always blowing from the wrong direction, and the scores across the board are zilch. There’s not a single standout session in the entire window. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about.
The water is warm, sittin’ around 83° on the 19th, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so you won’t need a spring suit.
Starting off Sunday the 19th through the end of the month, we’re stuck with weak, short-period windswell from the southeast – mostly under 3 ft. The wind is a constant cross or cross-onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 30-50 (37) on the 19th, and it doesn’t get much better. This isn’t surf, it’s a washing machine. The beach/jetty setup here is normally a beginner spot, but with these conditions, it’s not even worth paddling out for a learner.
This poor run stretches all the way through the first week of August. The swell stays tiny, the period is short, and the wind keeps messing it up. The combined energy never really gets going, topping out at 109 on the 28th, but that’s still weak, messy southeast windswell. It’s just not gonna happen.
Honestly, the only thing that looks even remotely interesting is that the wind is mostly cross-shore, which means if you’re into kite surfing, you might have a better time than us paddle surfers. The setup is more suited for that right now.
So, no good options. It’s a blank run for the whole 16 days, but don’t lose hope, it tends not to stay this flat for long around here. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 9 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 9 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 35 | 41 | 47 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:22PM0.45m | 7:40AM0.49m | 7:08AM0.51m | 5:54AM0.54m | 5:01AM0.57m | 5:04AM0.60m | 5:20AM0.61m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.30m | 2:00AM0.41m | 3:35PM0.24m | 4:32PM0.20m | 5:26PM0.16m | 6:15PM0.14m | 7:00PM0.12m | 7:42PM0.11m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 35 | 41 | 47 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 971 | 1059 | 971 | 974 | 1055 | 971 | 974 | 1059 | 971 | 974 | 1101 | 971 | 974 | 1062 | 971 | 974 | 1201 | 971 | 974 | 1062 | 971 |
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