Laguna Madre Tides April 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | Port Isabel, TX

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Wed) April 1, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 1st, the sunrise is 7:19am-7:45pm and the tide times are H 3:54am 1'3" L 10:35am 0'9" H 2:52pm 0'11" L 9:46pm 0'2" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Thu) April 2, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Thursday, April 2, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 2nd, the sunrise is 7:18am-7:46pm and the tide times are H 5:08am 1'4" L 11:45am 0'11" H 2:23pm 0'11" L 10:17pm 0'0" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Fri) April 3, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Friday, April 3, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 3rd, the sunrise is 7:17am-7:46pm and the tide times are H 6:18am 1'4" L 10:50pm -0'1" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sat) April 4, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Saturday, April 4, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 4th, the sunrise is 7:16am-7:47pm and the tide times are H 7:29am 1'4" L 11:24pm -0'2" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sun) April 5, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Sunday, April 5, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 5th, the sunrise is 7:15am-7:47pm and the tide times are H 8:45am 1'4" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Mon) April 6, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Monday, April 6, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 6th, the sunrise is 7:14am-7:48pm and the tide times are L 12:02am -0'2" H 10:15am 1'4" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Tue) April 7, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 7th, the sunrise is 7:13am-7:48pm and the tide times are L 12:46am -0'2" H 11:51am 1'4" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Wed) April 8, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 8th, the sunrise is 7:12am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 1:37am -0'1" H 1:03pm 1'5" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Thu) April 9, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Thursday, April 9, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 9th, the sunrise is 7:11am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 2:37am 0'0" H 1:47pm 1'6" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Fri) April 10, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Friday, April 10, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 10th, the sunrise is 7:10am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 3:42am 0'1" H 2:12pm 1'6" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sat) April 11, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Saturday, April 11, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 11th, the sunrise is 7:09am-7:50pm and the tide times are L 4:48am 0'2" H 2:22pm 1'6" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sun) April 12, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Sunday, April 12, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 12th, the sunrise is 7:08am-7:50pm and the tide times are L 5:51am 0'3" H 2:24pm 1'5" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Mon) April 13, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Monday, April 13, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 13th, the sunrise is 7:07am-7:51pm and the tide times are L 6:54am 0'5" H 2:19pm 1'3" L 8:14pm 1'0" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Tue) April 14, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 14th, the sunrise is 7:06am-7:52pm and the tide times are H 12:44am 1'2" L 7:58am 0'6" H 2:11pm 1'1" L 8:18pm 0'8" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Wed) April 15, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 15th, the sunrise is 7:05am-7:52pm and the tide times are H 2:23am 1'3" L 9:08am 0'8" H 1:56pm 0'11" L 8:38pm 0'3" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Thu) April 16, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Thursday, April 16, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 16th, the sunrise is 7:04am-7:52pm and the tide times are H 3:47am 1'4" L 10:29am 0'10" H 1:29pm 0'10" L 9:09pm -0'1" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Fri) April 17, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Friday, April 17, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 17th, the sunrise is 7:03am-7:53pm and the tide times are H 5:04am 1'6" L 9:46pm -0'5" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sat) April 18, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Saturday, April 18, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 18th, the sunrise is 7:02am-7:53pm and the tide times are H 6:21am 1'7" L 10:30pm -0'9" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sun) April 19, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Sunday, April 19, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 19th, the sunrise is 7:01am-7:54pm and the tide times are H 7:41am 1'8" L 11:20pm -0'10" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Mon) April 20, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Monday, April 20, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 20th, the sunrise is 7:00am-7:54pm and the tide times are H 9:07am 1'8" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Tue) April 21, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 21st, the sunrise is 6:59am-7:55pm and the tide times are L 12:17am -0'10" H 10:34am 1'8" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Wed) April 22, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 22nd, the sunrise is 6:59am-7:55pm and the tide times are L 1:19am -0'9" H 11:51am 1'8" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Thu) April 23, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Thursday, April 23, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 23rd, the sunrise is 6:58am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 2:27am -0'6" H 12:44pm 1'8" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Fri) April 24, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Friday, April 24, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 24th, the sunrise is 6:57am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 3:38am -0'3" H 1:14pm 1'6" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sat) April 25, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Saturday, April 25, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 25th, the sunrise is 6:56am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 4:52am 0'0" H 1:24pm 1'5" L 7:57pm 1'2" H 9:38pm 1'1" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Sun) April 26, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Sunday, April 26, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 26th, the sunrise is 6:55am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 6:05am 0'4" H 1:23pm 1'3" L 7:32pm 0'11" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Mon) April 27, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Monday, April 27, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 27th, the sunrise is 6:54am-7:58pm and the tide times are H 12:35am 1'2" L 7:20am 0'8" H 1:15pm 1'1" L 7:50pm 0'7" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Tue) April 28, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 28th, the sunrise is 6:53am-7:59pm and the tide times are H 2:24am 1'3" L 8:36am 0'11" H 12:59pm 1'0" L 8:17pm 0'3" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Wed) April 29, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 29th, the sunrise is 6:53am-7:59pm and the tide times are H 3:47am 1'4" L 10:07am 1'1" H 12:27pm 1'0" L 8:47pm 0'0" .

Laguna Madre Tide Chart for (Thu) April 30, 2026

Laguna Madre tide chart for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Laguna Madre tides for Apr 30th, the sunrise is 6:52am-8:00pm and the tide times are H 4:57am 1'5" L 9:17pm -0'2" .

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Laguna Madre Tide Table for April 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
4/1 N/A H 1'3" 3:54AM 0'6" L 0'9" 10:35AM 0'2" H 0'11" 2:52PM 0'8" L 0'2" 9:46PM 1'1" 07:19-19:45 19:39-06:55
4/2 1'1" H 1'4" 5:08AM 0'4" L 0'11" 11:45AM 0'0" H 0'11" 2:23PM 0'10" L 0'0" 10:17PM 1'4" 07:18-19:46 20:34-07:25
4/3 1'4" H 1'4" 6:18AM 1'6" L -0'1" 10:50PM 1'6" - - - - - - - - 07:17-19:46 21:30-07:57
4/4 1'6" H 1'4" 7:29AM 1'6" L -0'2" 11:24PM 1'6" - - - - - - - - 07:16-19:47 22:26-08:31
4/5 1'6" H 1'4" 8:45AM 1'6" - - - - - - - - - - - - 07:15-19:47 23:22-09:09
4/6 1'6" L -0'2" 12:02AM 1'6" H 1'4" 10:15AM 1'6" - - - - - - - - 07:14-19:48 00:00-09:51
4/7 1'6" L -0'2" 12:46AM 1'6" H 1'4" 11:51AM 1'5" - - - - - - - - 07:13-19:48 00:17-10:38
4/8 1'5" L -0'1" 1:37AM 1'6" H 1'5" 1:03PM 1'5" - - - - - - - - 07:12-19:49 01:10-11:29
4/9 1'5" L 0'0" 2:37AM 1'5" H 1'6" 1:47PM 1'4" - - - - - - - - 07:11-19:49 02:00-12:24
4/10 1'4" L 0'1" 3:42AM 1'4" H 1'6" 2:12PM 1'3" - - - - - - - - 07:10-19:49 02:45-13:21
4/11 1'3" L 0'2" 4:48AM 1'3" H 1'6" 2:22PM 1'2" - - - - - - - - 07:09-19:50 03:26-14:19
4/12 1'2" L 0'3" 5:51AM 1'1" H 1'5" 2:24PM 1 - - - - - - - - 07:08-19:50 04:03-15:17
4/13 1 L 0'5" 6:54AM 0'10" H 1'3" 2:19PM 0'3" L 1'0" 8:14PM 0'1" - - - - 07:07-19:51 04:37-16:16
4/14 0'1" H 1'2" 12:44AM 0'7" L 0'6" 7:58AM 0'6" H 1'1" 2:11PM 0'5" L 0'8" 8:18PM 0'6" 07:06-19:52 05:10-17:15
4/15 0'6" H 1'3" 2:23AM 0'6" L 0'8" 9:08AM 0'3" H 0'11" 1:56PM 0'8" L 0'3" 8:38PM 1'0" 07:05-19:52 05:43-18:16
4/16 1'0" H 1'4" 3:47AM 0'6" L 0'10" 10:29AM 0'0" H 0'10" 1:29PM 0'11" L -0'1" 9:09PM 1'7" 07:04-19:52 06:17-19:19
4/17 1'7" H 1'6" 5:04AM 1'11" L -0'5" 9:46PM 2'0" - - - - - - - - 07:03-19:53 06:54-20:27
4/18 2'0" H 1'7" 6:21AM 2'4" L -0'9" 10:30PM 2'5" - - - - - - - - 07:02-19:53 07:37-21:37
4/19 2'5" H 1'8" 7:41AM 2'6" L -0'10" 11:20PM 2'7" - - - - - - - - 07:01-19:54 08:26-22:49
4/20 2'7" H 1'8" 9:07AM 2'7" - - - - - - - - - - - - 07:00-19:54 09:22-23:58
4/21 2'7" L -0'10" 12:17AM 2'7" H 1'8" 10:34AM 2'6" - - - - - - - - 06:59-19:55 10:25-00:00
4/22 2'6" L -0'9" 1:19AM 2'6" H 1'8" 11:51AM 2'3" - - - - - - - - 06:59-19:55 11:32-01:01
4/23 2'3" L -0'6" 2:27AM 2'2" H 1'8" 12:44PM 1'11" - - - - - - - - 06:58-19:56 12:39-01:55
4/24 1'11" L -0'3" 3:38AM 1'9" H 1'6" 1:14PM 1'6" - - - - - - - - 06:57-19:56 13:44-02:42
4/25 1'6" L 0'0" 4:52AM 1'4" H 1'5" 1:24PM 0'2" L 1'2" 7:57PM 0'1" H 1'1" 9:38PM 0'8" 06:56-19:57 14:45-03:21
4/26 0'8" L 0'4" 6:05AM 0'10" H 1'3" 1:23PM 0'4" L 0'11" 7:32PM 0'2" - - - - 06:55-19:57 15:43-03:56
4/27 0'2" H 1'2" 12:35AM 0'5" L 0'8" 7:20AM 0'5" H 1'1" 1:15PM 0'6" L 0'7" 7:50PM 0'7" 06:54-19:58 16:39-04:27
4/28 0'7" H 1'3" 2:24AM 0'4" L 0'11" 8:36AM 0'1" H 1'0" 12:59PM 0'9" L 0'3" 8:17PM 1'1" 06:53-19:59 17:33-04:57
4/29 1'1" H 1'4" 3:47AM 0'3" L 1'1" 10:07AM 0'0" H 1'0" 12:27PM 1'0" L 0'0" 8:47PM 1'5" 06:53-19:59 18:27-05:27
4/30 1'5" H 1'5" 4:57AM 1'8" L -0'2" 9:17PM N/A - - - - - - - - 06:52-20:00 19:22-05:58

Laguna Madre Textual Tide Table for April 2026


Apr 1st (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:19am-7:45pm and the tide times are H 3:54am 1'3" L 10:35am 0'9" H 2:52pm 0'11" L 9:46pm 0'2" .
Apr 2nd (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:18am-7:46pm and the tide times are H 5:08am 1'4" L 11:45am 0'11" H 2:23pm 0'11" L 10:17pm 0'0" .
Apr 3rd (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:17am-7:46pm and the tide times are H 6:18am 1'4" L 10:50pm -0'1" .
Apr 4th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:16am-7:47pm and the tide times are H 7:29am 1'4" L 11:24pm -0'2" .
Apr 5th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:15am-7:47pm and the tide times are H 8:45am 1'4" .
Apr 6th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:14am-7:48pm and the tide times are L 12:02am -0'2" H 10:15am 1'4" .
Apr 7th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:13am-7:48pm and the tide times are L 12:46am -0'2" H 11:51am 1'4" .
Apr 8th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:12am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 1:37am -0'1" H 1:03pm 1'5" .
Apr 9th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:11am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 2:37am 0'0" H 1:47pm 1'6" .
Apr 10th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:10am-7:49pm and the tide times are L 3:42am 0'1" H 2:12pm 1'6" .
Apr 11th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:09am-7:50pm and the tide times are L 4:48am 0'2" H 2:22pm 1'6" .
Apr 12th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:08am-7:50pm and the tide times are L 5:51am 0'3" H 2:24pm 1'5" .
Apr 13th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:07am-7:51pm and the tide times are L 6:54am 0'5" H 2:19pm 1'3" L 8:14pm 1'0" .
Apr 14th (Tue)
the sunrise is 7:06am-7:52pm and the tide times are H 12:44am 1'2" L 7:58am 0'6" H 2:11pm 1'1" L 8:18pm 0'8" .
Apr 15th (Wed)
the sunrise is 7:05am-7:52pm and the tide times are H 2:23am 1'3" L 9:08am 0'8" H 1:56pm 0'11" L 8:38pm 0'3" .
Apr 16th (Thu)
the sunrise is 7:04am-7:52pm and the tide times are H 3:47am 1'4" L 10:29am 0'10" H 1:29pm 0'10" L 9:09pm -0'1" .
Apr 17th (Fri)
the sunrise is 7:03am-7:53pm and the tide times are H 5:04am 1'6" L 9:46pm -0'5" .
Apr 18th (Sat)
the sunrise is 7:02am-7:53pm and the tide times are H 6:21am 1'7" L 10:30pm -0'9" .
Apr 19th (Sun)
the sunrise is 7:01am-7:54pm and the tide times are H 7:41am 1'8" L 11:20pm -0'10" .
Apr 20th (Mon)
the sunrise is 7:00am-7:54pm and the tide times are H 9:07am 1'8" .
Apr 21st (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:59am-7:55pm and the tide times are L 12:17am -0'10" H 10:34am 1'8" .
Apr 22nd (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:59am-7:55pm and the tide times are L 1:19am -0'9" H 11:51am 1'8" .
Apr 23rd (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:58am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 2:27am -0'6" H 12:44pm 1'8" .
Apr 24th (Fri)
the sunrise is 6:57am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 3:38am -0'3" H 1:14pm 1'6" .
Apr 25th (Sat)
the sunrise is 6:56am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 4:52am 0'0" H 1:24pm 1'5" L 7:57pm 1'2" H 9:38pm 1'1" .
Apr 26th (Sun)
the sunrise is 6:55am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 6:05am 0'4" H 1:23pm 1'3" L 7:32pm 0'11" .
Apr 27th (Mon)
the sunrise is 6:54am-7:58pm and the tide times are H 12:35am 1'2" L 7:20am 0'8" H 1:15pm 1'1" L 7:50pm 0'7" .
Apr 28th (Tue)
the sunrise is 6:53am-7:59pm and the tide times are H 2:24am 1'3" L 8:36am 0'11" H 12:59pm 1'0" L 8:17pm 0'3" .
Apr 29th (Wed)
the sunrise is 6:53am-7:59pm and the tide times are H 3:47am 1'4" L 10:07am 1'1" H 12:27pm 1'0" L 8:47pm 0'0" .
Apr 30th (Thu)
the sunrise is 6:52am-8:00pm and the tide times are H 4:57am 1'5" L 9:17pm -0'2" .

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Laguna Madre

Last updated: June 8, 2026, 6:04 PM

Marine Forecast (GMZ135)

Marine forecast currently unavailable

Land Forecast (TXZ351)

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Humid with highs around 90. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Humid with highs around 90. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

THURSDAY: Sunny. Highs around 90. Heat index values up to 105.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.

FRIDAY: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.

SATURDAY: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.

SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs around 90.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

Last updated: June 8, 2026, 6:04 PM

Laguna Madre (Guide)

Laguna Madre near Port Isabel supports diverse fishing for redfish tarpon and flounder from the shores or small boats with lower tides revealing grass flats for excellent sight fishing. Public boat ramps at the Laguna Madre and Port Isabel marina offer convenient launches for bay trips. Beaches at the Laguna Madre and South Padre Island area provide soft sand for family picnics swimming and shore casting with calm waters. The protected bay setting makes tide planning straightforward.

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Laguna Madre Flats and Wade Fishing Access (Other)

Shallow grass flats and wade fishing areas accessible from Port Isabel and South Padre Island offering prime spots for sight casting to redfish speckled trout black drum and flounder in the clear waters of the Laguna Madre. Extreme tidal ranges create vast exposed flats at low tide ideal for wading sight fishing and exploring the seagrass meadows while higher tides flood the grass beds bringing baitfish and predators closer to shore. Popular among fly fishers and light tackle anglers it emphasizes tide monitoring for optimal conditions and safe wading in this world class inshore fishery.

Port Isabel Boat Ramp and Waterfront (Other)

Public boat ramp and waterfront access in Port Isabel on the Laguna Madre providing concrete ramp parking courtesy dock and easy launch for trailered boats kayaks and small craft into the shallow bay waters for fishing boating and exploring the South Texas coast. Located near the Queen Isabella Causeway it offers direct access to productive flats where extreme tidal ranges expose vast grass flats at low tide and create strong currents enhancing timing for launches wade fishing and sight casting opportunities. Convenient to downtown Port Isabel restaurants shops and the Port Isabel Lighthouse it combines ramp use with tide monitoring and enjoying this historic gateway to South Padre Island and the Laguna Madre.

Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier (Other)

Public fishing pier extending over Laguna Madre near Port Isabel offering elevated access for shore fishing crabbing sightseeing benches and views of the bay with seasonal amenities like bait shop and restrooms. Tidal cycles dramatically influence water depth currents and fish activity making low tide ideal for targeting species like redfish trout and flounder from the pier while high tide brings deeper water and baitfish closer. Convenient parking and location make it a top spot for combining pier fishing with tide watching and enjoying panoramic Laguna Madre scenery.

South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center Nearby (Other)

Public nature center and boardwalk on South Padre Island adjacent to Port Isabel featuring elevated trails observation towers and shoreline access for birdwatching wildlife viewing low tide mudflat exploration and observing Laguna Madre ecology. Tidal extremes expose expansive flats revealing wading birds shorebirds crabs and fish habitat ideal for photography nature study and appreciating the rich biodiversity of this hypersaline bay system. Admission includes exhibits and trails it provides an excellent land based complement combining tide aware activities with education and proximity to Port Isabel launch facilities.