Padre Island Seashore Tide Chart

Padre Island tide times this week

Reading the tide at Padre Island

These times come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Corpus Christi, Bob Hall Pier, measured against mean lower low water (MLLW) — the datum every US chart uses, so a 1.5 ft prediction means a foot and a half above the average lowest tide, not above the bottom. Wind and pressure shift the real water level either side of the prediction: a hard onshore blow stacks water up and a strong offshore wind can pull a low tide well below what the table says.

Local tip: A rising tide with green water and a light onshore wind is the classic surf setup, and calm spring mornings before the wind builds make the easiest beach driving. Check tide and forecast before committing to a long run down the sand.

For fishing, the times in the table matter less than what happens between them. Water moving is what turns the bite on, and the strongest flow is roughly midway between a high and a low — so the two hours either side of that midpoint usually beat slack water at either end, particularly around surf fishing and beach driving.

Padre Island tide questions

What time is high tide at Padre Island today?

High tide times for Padre Island Seashore come from the NOAA station at Corpus Christi, Bob Hall Pier and are listed above, refreshed through the day.

What time is low tide at Padre Island today?

Low tide at Padre Island Seashore is at 2:37 PM (0.1 ft). A strong offshore wind can pull the water lower than predicted, which matters on shallow flats and at boat ramps.

How big is the tide at Padre Island?

Florida's Gulf coast runs a moderate range that varies a lot by latitude — roughly two feet through the Sarasota and Charlotte Harbor beaches, building to four or five up the Nature Coast and into the Big Bend. Either way the range grows around the new and full moon — those spring tides move noticeably more water.

Which tide is best for fishing Padre Island?

Moving water beats slack water almost everywhere. The strongest current runs roughly midway between a high and a low, so plan the two hours either side of that rather than the exact turn. First and last light overlapping a moving tide is the classic window.