South Padre Island Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for South Padre Island Beach, Texas
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
93/100
- 83°F, wind 15 mph
- Low UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
87/100
- 88°F, wind 18 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
- ⚠ Gusts to 25 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 87°F, wind 16 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS BRO Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-13. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 11:04 AM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:47 PM | 1.8 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 84°F. That is 1° above the October average of 83°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 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at South Padre Island Beach?
About 84°F. That is 1° above the October average of 83°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 moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
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.