Water temperature in South Padre Island (TX) in May

Is it warm enough to swim in South Padre Island in May? Average water temperature in South Padre Island in May is 77.9°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in South Padre Island in May is 82.8°F, and the coldest is 70.7°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in South Padre Island

Changes water temperature in South Padre Island in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in South Padre Island for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in South Padre Island, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.

Average water temperature in South Padre Island in May over a decade

Chart comparing the height of waves in South Padre Island in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in May. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

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Our report for South Padre Island is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.