Padre Island National Seashore Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Padre Island National Seashore, Texas
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
93/100
- 84°F, wind 16 mph
- Low UV (2)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
91/100
- 86°F, wind 17 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 86°F, wind 17 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS CRP Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 10:31 AM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 7:50 PM | 2.3 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Corpus Christi, Bob Hall Pier · 18 km away.
About Padre Island National Seashore Beach
Padre Island National Seashore sits on the Texas coast, where the water runs from about 61°F in January to 88°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 88°F in August and dropping to about 61°F in January.
Today it is 84°F. That is 2° above the October average of 82°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Corpus Christi, Bob Hall Pier about 18 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Padre Island National Seashore?
We score today 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Padre Island National Seashore?
About 84°F. That is 2° above the October average of 82°F here.
Are there rip currents at Padre Island National Seashore today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Padre Island National Seashore as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Corpus Christi, Bob Hall Pier about 18 km away on the open coast.