“We are thankful that the injuries are not worse,” South Padre Island fire chief Jim Pigg said. “Shark bites are rare on South Padre Island.”The website says there is a 1 in 11.5 million chance of being attacked by a shark while in the ocean. Is it safe to swim at South Padre Island? Water […]

As in Galveston, if you own property on South Padre—a house or condo, as we do—you legally can go there.Late Thursday, South Padre Island set up checkpoints to make sure cars headed for the island have a good reason for being there. Is there a checkpoint at South Padre? SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – In […]

Smoking is hereby prohibited in all public places within the city limits of the City of South Padre Island. Can you smoke on the beach in South Padre Island? What We Have Heard: People in the community and visitors have been told that there is no smoking on the beach. Facts: The City does not […]

South Padre Island is a village close to gulf of mexico.South Padre Island Summary. Description Value Current water temperature / Coldest Month Water Temperature: February with 64.4°F / 18°C Is South Padre Island water warm? During those months, South Padre Island water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The […]

Yes, there are stingrays along the beaches of Padre Island …and yes, people do get stuck by them. Stingrays are actually a specialized branch-off of early sharks. What can sting you in South Padre Island? The Portuguese Man-of-War (above) is one type of venomous marine life that can be spotted on the beaches of South […]

According to many, the best way to experience South Padre’s wild side is to take a stroll along the Laguna Madre Nature Trail, a boardwalk that runs from the South Padre Island Convention Centre out to the Laguna Madre wetlands.The Laguna Madre Nature Trail is open 24 hours a day and access is free. Does […]

Swimming with dolphins is a unique and rewarding experience.Most dolphin swim programs on South Padre Island are conducted with the Tursiops truncatus, commonly known as the Common Bottlenose Dolphin. Make a reservation with one of the many companies on the island offering dolphin adventures. Where can you swim with dolphins in South Padre? Best dolphin […]

Speckled trout, flounder, black drum, redfish, tarpon, red snapper, mahi mahi, amberjack, blue marlin, tuna, and sailfish are just a few of the fish commonly caught while bay fishing in the Laguna Madre or during a deep sea fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico off the shores of South Padre Island. Is there good […]

Spring Break on South Padre Island is a tradition that runs roughly the 5th of March through the 28th. Is South Padre Island busy during Spring Break? The best time to visit South Padre Island is from September to February. Unless you are planning to join in on the spring break fun – rowdy partying […]

one every three years. The peak threat for the Texas coast exists from August through September. However, hurricanes can and have struck the Texas coast during every month of the hurricane season (though none in November since before 1851). Since 1851, 64 hurricanes have struck the Texas coast. That is one every three years on […]

The beach on South Padre Island is open to camping starting from Beach Access #5 to any point north.From that point on the beach is really only accessible to vehicles with four-wheel drive. There are no amenities, cell service can be spotty, and it is recommended to be aware of tides and weather conditions. Is […]

Go for Spring Break And, since the island sits a mere 20 miles north of the Mexican border, it offers visitors the opportunity for a “two-nation vacation.” Can you walk into Mexico from South Padre Island? Nuevo Progreso is located about an hour from South Padre Island, and is a tourist border town that literally […]

Most of the time the water at SPI is just beautiful. If the water is choppy, yes, it is murky. We just spent 10 days there and the water was some of the clearest I have ever seen. Is the water clear on South Padre Island? South Padre Island If you’re a beachgoing Texan, then […]

City Of South Padre Island Announces Water Tests Are Normal We are happy to say that the waters along the SPI coast are tested and are completely normal.“The bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has recently caused health scares in two Texas coastal towns, Galveston and Port Aransas. Is South Padre Safe 2021? South Padre Island is a […]

South Padre Island is in the United States and is as safe as most other tourist destinations anywhere in the United States. Unfortunately, the recent narrative of illegals streaming across the border in droves is a myth. There is no need for concern nor need for added security. Is South Padre Island Family Friendly? South […]