South Padre
Texas, United States — 1.7 km
South Padre - Surf Company
🇺🇸 Texas · United States — Altitude 8 m
This live stream points at the Gulf beach on South Padre Island, a barrier island at the southern tip of Texas. It is useful for checking how the water and sky look before you plan a day on the coast. The page also shows the local time and forecast so you can judge conditions at a glance.
South Padre sits on a long, narrow barrier island between the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico, reached by causeway from the mainland. The island is known for its wide sandy beaches, warm shallow water and a lively spring break season. The surroundings are flat and open, with dunes, palms and low coastal vegetation, and the wind is almost always present.
The stream is labelled as a surf-side view, so it is most useful for judging wave size, surf activity and beach crowds. Conditions change quickly with the tide and the wind. Mornings are often calm and clear, while afternoons can bring stronger breezes and more surfers. Watch around sunrise for quiet water and around late afternoon for the warmest light.
South Padre has a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters, so spring and autumn are the most comfortable months to visit. Hurricane season runs from June to November, so check forecasts before travelling in late summer. Nearby cameras on this site include the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway and Sand Beach Resort, which help you see the approach and other stretches of shoreline.
Source: spadrevideo
Texas, United States — 1.7 km
Texas, United States — 1.7 km
Texas, United States — 2.5 km
Texas, United States — 7.5 km
Texas, United States — 8.2 km
Texas, United States — 8.3 km
Texas, United States — 8.3 km
Texas, United States — 8.9 km
Texas, United States — 9.8 km
Texas, United States — 19 km
The current conditions and a three-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page. They update automatically, so you can compare them with what the camera shows.
The local time for South Padre, Texas, is displayed on this page. It follows the Central time zone used across the Texas Gulf Coast.
The camera is on South Padre Island in Cameron County, at the southern end of Texas near the Mexican border. The map on this page marks its exact position.
Early morning is usually calm and clear, while late afternoon offers warm light and more activity on the sand. Weekends and spring break often bring the largest crowds.
Partner links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.