Santa Clara del Mar tides today
- Tide now 2.5 ft ↑ rising · high 8:43 pm (3.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:40–8:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 57 °F slight · 5.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 6 mph · 60 °F from the NE, gusts 16 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.2–1.9 ft Poor day · 1/10 · 5:19–9:00 am
- Sun 5:48 am–7:21 pm 13 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 10:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:50 pm
Today in Santa Clara del Mar there are high tides at 7:58 am (4.4 ft) and 8:43 pm (3.4 ft) and low tides at 2:33 am and 3:36 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:43 pm. The sun rises at 5:48 am and sets at 7:21 pm: 13 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:22 am to 3:22 am and from 1:53 pm to 3:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Overcast, 60 °F.
Fishing in Santa Clara del Mar today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:36 pm
- Major period 1:53–3:53 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 3:36 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:33 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 7:40 pm to 8:30 pm, with the 8:43 pm high tide, sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: black drum, whitemouth croaker, bluefish and red porgy. What you can catch
Beach day in Santa Clara del Mar
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Low tide at 3:36 pm: more sand
- Feels like 70 °F: a bit cool
- Rain (0.02 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 57 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:33 am
Low tide at 2:33 am and 3:36 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:58 am and 8:43 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and low tide at 3:36 pm, though with cool air and rain.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Santa Clara del Mar
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- Playa Santa Elena 2.1 mi · S
- Playa Dorada 3.0 mi · S
- Playa Kaskote 5.0 mi · S
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Santa Clara del Mar
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:33 am 1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:58 am 4.4 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 3:36 pm 0.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:43 pm 3.4 ft · coef. 87
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 46 min to high tide at 8:43 pm.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 7:58 am high tide and 87 for the 8:43 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 17 (6.1 ft) and the lowest, on August 13 (0.1 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 27 to 30 (coefficient 87, 4.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 46, 3.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:48 am · 7:21 pm | Low tide 2:33 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 7:58 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 3:36 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:43 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 87 | 92% | Major periods 1:22 am · 1:53 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 5:46 am · 7:22 pm | Low tide 3:10 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 8:40 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 4:47 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:36 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 87 | 84% | Major periods 2:26 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:45 am · 7:23 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 9:25 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 5:52 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:36 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 75% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:02 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:44 am · 7:24 pm | Low tide 4:17 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:15 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 6:52 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:52 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 81 | 64% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:43 am · 7:25 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:12 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 7:51 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 76 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:42 am · 7:26 pm | High tide 1:06 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 5:35 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 8:50 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 42% | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:41 am · 7:27 pm | High tide 2:08 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:47 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 1:50 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:51 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 69 | 31% | Major periods 7:13 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Santa Clara del Mar has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Mar del Plata (TICON-4), 14 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Santa Clara del Mar
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 3.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 59.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:57 pm (local time).
Surf in Santa Clara del Mar today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 7:58 am)
- Light: First light 5:20 am · sunrise 5:48 am · sunset 7:21 pm · last light 7:49 pm
- Tide: low 2:33 am (1.5 ft), high 7:58 am (4.4 ft), low 3:36 pm (0.5 ft) and high 8:43 pm (3.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 56.1 °F–57.6 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 21 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:20 am to 9:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Santa Clara del Mar today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:36 pm): little current from 3:00 pm to 4:10 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:33 am (2:00–3:20 am), high tide 7:58 am (7:43–8:13 am), low tide 3:36 pm (3:00–4:10 pm) and high tide 8:43 pm (8:28–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 56.1–57.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:49 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 10:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:40 am to 8:40 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Santa Clara del Mar
Now in Santa Clara del Mar
- Low / high
- 44 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 41%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 46° | 45° | 58° | 66° | 66° | 62° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNE | 6 N | 5 N | 5 N | 5 NNE | 6 ENE | 5 NE | 7 NE |
| Gusts | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 62° 5 NE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 7 NE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 4 NNW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 6 NE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 6 NNE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 58° 5 NE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 10 ENE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 12 ENE 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 67 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.5 ft | 7:58 am · 8:43 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 52 / 65 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.5 ft | 8:40 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 63 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 9:25 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 65 °F | 16 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 10:15 am · 11:52 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 72 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | 11:12 am | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 73 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.2 ft | 1:06 am · 12:23 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 60 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 2:08 am · 1:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 64 °F | 13 mph ENE | 4.4 ft | 3:06 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 73 °F | 15 mph NW | 4.4 ft | 4:06 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 61 °F | 14 mph SSW | 5.4 ft | 5:04 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 59 °F | 10 mph S | 3.5 ft | 5:59 am · 6:04 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 75 °F | 17 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 6:46 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 66 °F | 12 mph S | 3.2 ft | 7:26 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 73 °F | 17 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | 8:00 am · 8:43 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 52° / 65° 2.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 53° / 63° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 55° / 65° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 53° / 72° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 51° / 73° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 47° / 60° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 54° / 64° 4.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.0 °F; normal high: 69 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:57 pm (local time).
The sun in Santa Clara del Mar
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:46 am
- Full dark 8:22 pm
- Civil dawn 5:20 am
- Civil dusk 7:49 pm
- Solar noon 12:34 pm (65° high)
- Daylight 13 h 33 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:45 pm
- Full dark 8:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,958 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Santa Clara del Mar
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:22–3:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:33–7:33 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:20–11:20 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Santa Clara del Mar
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Jetty 6.4 mi
- Jetty 9.2 mi
- Escollera 1 0.7 mi
- Escollera Tandil - Casa de Pesca 0.8 mi
- El Trailer Del Pescador 7.7 mi
- Buena Pesca carnadas 8.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Santa Clara del Mar) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 mi
- 33 ft deep2.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.7 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Mar Chiquita lighthouse 5.6 mi northeast
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2) W 15s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 62 ft
- Built
- 1932
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Santa Clara del MarTides nearby
- Santa Elena2.1 mi
- Playa Dorada2.8 mi
- La Caleta4.4 mi
- Mar de Cobo5.1 mi
- La Baliza5.4 mi
- Parque Camet7.3 mi
- Mar Chiquita7.6 mi
- Camet7.7 mi
- Mar del Plata12 mi
- Miramar35 mi
Santa Clara del Mar at a glance
- Town or city of about 16,629 people. Coordinates: 37.834° S, 57.507° W.
- It is 12 mi north of Mar del Plata, the main place in Buenos Aires. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Mar del Plata.
- The nearest tide station, Mar del Plata, is 14 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Santa Clara del MarQuestions
What time is high tide today in Santa Clara del Mar?
Today in Santa Clara del Mar there are high tides at 7:58 am (4.4 ft) and 8:43 pm (3.4 ft) and low tides at 2:33 am and 3:36 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Santa Clara del Mar?
At 7:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Santa Clara del Mar?
At 5:46 am. First light comes at 4:45 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:22–3:22 am, Minor 6:33–7:33 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 10:20–11:20 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Santa Clara del Mar?
Drizzle, from 44 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 41% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Santa Clara del Mar?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the east. The water is 57.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Santa Clara del Mar?
The best time to visit Santa Clara del Mar is from November to March: highs of 73 °F to 82 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Mar del Plata station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).