Surf: General: Three hours south of Corpus Christi and a long drive through the famous King Ranch, you will find the infamous MTV spring break destination of South Padre Island. As you cross the Queen Isabella Causeway, you will notice the clear blue water that stands in stark contrast to the muddy water of the Upper Texas Coastline.

South Padre Island has the largest, most consistent, and best shaped waves on the coast of Texas thanks to its much shorter and deeper continental shelf. Picking almost all swell directions, most of the breaks are above average beach breaks only marked by the hotel or restaurant they are in front of. You can hunt down good sandbars and have good waves to yourself, or head south to Isla Blanca Park where you will find the best surf but also crowds. Tides: Medium Size: Waist high to a few feet overhead Wind: W Swell: SE, E, NE Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Drift sessions are the call with consistently strong longshore currents. Spot Rating: Fun sandbars and consistent waves, just hope for light winds. Access: Easy, find parking and walk through the nearest access point. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Spread out unless surfing near the jetty. Local Vibe: Relatively positive. Be cool and keep it that way. Environment: Relatively clean. Hazards: Spring breakers. Season: Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring