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Is it too cold to swim in South Padre Island today?
The latest reading is 80°F (26.4°C), measured November 5, 2026 at 10:18 AM CST at South Padre Island CG Station. That is warm water.
Above 77°F, the temperature below which cold water starts to affect breathing control. Temperature is only one factor: check rip current and surf alerts, and swim near lifeguards.
How cold is too cold to swim?Water temperature this week
Hourly water temperature at South Padre Island CG Station
Water temperature through the year
Average water temperature by month, satellite 2016–2025. Warmest in September.
Average ocean temperature by month
| Month | Average | Coldest year | Warmest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F | 64°F | 70°F |
| February | 65°F | 61°F | 68°F |
| March | 68°F | 63°F | 70°F |
| April | 73°F | 71°F | 76°F |
| May | 79°F | 77°F | 81°F |
| June | 83°F | 81°F | 85°F |
| July | 83°F | 81°F | 85°F |
| August | 84°F | 82°F | 86°F |
| September | 85°F | 83°F | 86°F |
| October | 82°F | 81°F | 84°F |
| November | 76°F | 72°F | 79°F |
| December | 69°F | 67°F | 73°F |
Other water temperature readings nearby
| Source | Water | Distance | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA JPL MUR satellite nearest water | 79°F | 0.2 mi | Nov 3 |
| SPI Brazos Santiago tide station | 80°F | 5.0 mi | 2 h ago |
| Port Isabel tide station | 82°F | 6.0 mi | 2 h ago |
| Realitos Peninsula tide station | 78°F | 11 mi | 2 h ago |
Water temperatures at nearby beaches
Frequently asked questions
Is it too cold to swim in South Padre Island today?
The latest reading is 80°F (26.4°C), measured November 5, 2026 at 10:18 AM CST at South Padre Island CG Station. That is warm water. Above 77°F, the temperature below which cold water starts to affect breathing control. Temperature is only one factor: check rip current and surf alerts, and swim near lifeguards. How cold is too cold?
When is the water warmest at South Padre Island?
Based on satellite data from 2016 to 2025, the water is warmest in September (average 85°F) and coldest in February (average 65°F).
Where does this water temperature come from?
From South Padre Island CG Station, a tide station operated by NOAA National Data Buoy Center, 4.5 mi away. See the methodology.
Sources: NOAA National Data Buoy Center; NASA JPL MUR satellite analysis; NOAA Tides & Currents; forecast and alerts from the National Weather Service. Readings are provisional. All Texas water temperatures · Methodology