EXCELLENT 8.0
South Padre Island
Texas, USA
Right now
· Swell ESE 0.7m 5sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Waist high0.8–1.2m
Short choppy waves· 5s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
Tides
Today
▲05:11 AM0.3m
▼11:52 AM0.2m
▲01:41 PM0.2m
▼09:42 PM0.2m
Today's Tides · Friday, April 17, 2026
Now0.24m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
05:11 AM
0.29m
▲
High Tide
01:41 PM
0.16m
▼
Low Tide
11:52 AM
0.16m
▼
Low Tide
09:42 PM
0.18m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.8–1.5m face · Avg 6s
Primary swell ESE · 0.7m · 5s
Sat, Apr 18
0.8-1.2m
24h
5.3s
0.8-1.3m
03h
5.5s
0.8-1.3m
06h
5.2s
0.8-1.3m
09h
5.5s
0.9-1.4m
12h
5.7s
0.9-1.5m
15h
5.8s
0.9-1.4m
18h
5.8s
0.9-1.4m
21h
5.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Sat, Apr 18
0
↑
24h
N
0
↑
03h
N
0
↑
06h
N
0
↑
09h
N
0
↑
12h
N
0
↑
15h
N
0
↑
18h
N
0
↑
21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · short period · Good wind⏰Best: Now
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for South Padre Island. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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