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South Padre & the Coastal Bend in November

November is one of the best months to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 76°F, water around 75°F and about a 28% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayA-2nd of 12 months
Highs / water76°FSea 75°F
Rain chance28%on a given day
Waves3.5 fttypical
CrowdsModerateThanksgiving
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

South Padre & the Coastal Bend month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

October: A- · November: A- · December: B+. The best months are usually May, October and November, and the weakest are January and February.

Best beaches in South Padre & the Coastal Bend in November

Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical NovThis week
South Padre Island Beach ResortsA-SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA-
Hilton Garden Inn South Padre IslandA-SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA-
Pearl South PadreA-SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA-
Isla Grand Beach ResortA-SatB+SunB-MonBTueC+WedA-
Port Aransas Beach ResortsA-SatA-SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA-
Cinnamon ShoreA-SatA-SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA-
Port Royal Ocean ResortA-SatB+SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
North Padre Island Beach ResortsA-SatA-SunBMonB-TueA-WedA-

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in November

Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend?
November is one of the best months to visit South Padre & the Coastal Bend: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 76°F, water around 75°F and about a 28% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is South Padre & the Coastal Bend in November?
Typical highs are about 76°F and the sea is about 75°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
Is November hurricane season in South Padre & the Coastal Bend?
No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is South Padre & the Coastal Bend in November?
Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually October and November.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 8 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.