South Padre Island Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for South Padre Island Beach, Texas
Updated 6:03 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 83°F, wind 7 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 89°F, wind 13 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
89/100
- 88°F, wind 15 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS BRO Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 5:51 AM | 1.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 10:32 AM | 1.0 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 2:54 PM | 1.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 10:29 PM | 0.3 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Queen Isabella Causeway (east End) · 3.7 km away.
About South Padre Island Beach
South Padre Island Beach sits on the Texas coast, where the water runs from about 64°F in January to 87°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December — 10 months of the year — peaking around 87°F in August and dropping to about 64°F in January.
Today it is 86°F. That is 1° below the August average of 87°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Queen Isabella Causeway (east End) about 3.7 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at South Padre Island Beach?
We score today 97 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at South Padre Island Beach?
About 86°F. That is 1° below the August average of 87°F here.
Are there rip currents at South Padre Island Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at South Padre Island Beach 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 Queen Isabella Causeway (east End) about 3.7 km away on the open coast.