Playa Alsina today
- Beach day 2:00–4:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Tide now -6.5 ft ↑ rising · high 6:35 am (8.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:50 am good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 53 °F slight · 4.4 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 62 °F from the NNW, gusts 21 · clear
- Sun 6:11 am–8:18 pm 14 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 12:09 am waning gibbous · rises at 12:09 am
- Best time to dive 11:20 am–2:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Playa Alsina there are high tides at 6:35 am (8.5 ft) and 6:48 pm (8.5 ft) and low tides at 12:32 am and 12:51 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:35 am. The sun rises at 6:11 am and sets at 8:18 pm: 14 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 12:09 am. Major solunar periods run from 3:08 am to 5:08 am and from 3:40 pm to 5:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (12 mph). Clear, 62 °F.
Beach day in Playa Alsina
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.8 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.8 ft
3.8 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:51 pm
Low tide at 12:32 am and 12:51 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:35 am and 6:48 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine and beach weather, though with moderate offshore wind and some waves.
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
About Playa AlsinaThe beach
In Sindicato Dodero, 0.9 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Sindicato Dodero →
- Parking
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Beaches near Playa Alsina
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- Playa La Tranquera 1.7 mi · NE
- Parking
- Playa La Lobería 2.9 mi · S
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- Playa Bonita 3.9 mi · N
- Parking
- Playa La Herradura 5.2 mi · N
- 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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Fishing in Playa Alsina today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:35 am, coefficient 82
- Sunrise at 6:11 am
- Falling pressure (−0.30 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (15 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 am to 6:50 am, combines the 6:35 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:30 am, with the 12:32 am low tide, moonrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 5:50 pm to 7:50 pm, with the 6:48 pm high tide, sunset and some swell.
Tides in Playa Alsina
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:32 am -8.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:35 am 8.5 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 12:51 pm -6.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:48 pm 8.5 ft · coef. 82
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 39 min to high tide at 6:35 am.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 6:35 am high tide and 82 for the 6:48 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 16.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 September 13 (9.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 28 (-9.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 11 to 13 (coefficient 86, 16.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 47, 10.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:11 am · 8:18 pm | Low tide 12:32 am · -8.0 ft | High tide 6:35 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · -6.3 ft | High tide 6:48 pm · 8.5 ft | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:10 am · 8:19 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · -8.1 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 1:35 pm · -5.9 ft | High tide 7:35 pm · 8.3 ft | Coef. 81 | 75% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:08 am · 8:21 pm | Low tide 2:02 am · -8.1 ft | High tide 8:14 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 2:23 pm · -5.5 ft | High tide 8:25 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 77 | 64% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:07 am · 8:22 pm | Low tide 2:54 am · -7.9 ft | High tide 9:11 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 3:18 pm · -4.9 ft | High tide 9:22 pm · 7.1 ft | Coef. 72 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:05 am · 8:24 pm | Low tide 3:53 am · -7.5 ft | High tide 10:15 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 4:22 pm · -4.5 ft | High tide 10:28 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 67 | 42% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:04 am · 8:25 pm | Low tide 4:59 am · -7.1 ft | High tide 11:26 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 5:37 pm · -4.4 ft | High tide 11:41 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 63 | 31% | Major periods 7:55 am · 8:18 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:02 am · 8:27 pm | Low tide 6:11 am · -6.8 ft | High tide 12:37 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 6:56 pm · -4.7 ft | — | Coef. 63 | 22% | Major periods 8:40 am · 9:03 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Playa Alsina has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.1 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Playa Alsina
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.9 °F).
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 1:56 am (local time).
Surf in Playa Alsina today
Surf today
Fair- 2.5–3.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.4 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 6:48 pm)
- Light: First light 5:39 am · sunrise 6:11 am · sunset 8:18 pm · last light 8:50 pm
- Tide: low 12:32 am (-8.0 ft), high 6:35 am (8.5 ft), low 12:51 pm (-6.3 ft) and high 6:48 pm (8.5 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 52.9 °F–54.0 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 58 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 8:50 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 9:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, 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 Playa Alsina today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:51 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:30 pm
- 2.3 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:32 am (11:50 pm–1:10 am), high tide 6:35 am (6:20–7:00 am), low tide 12:51 pm (12:10–1:30 pm) and high tide 6:48 pm (6:30–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 4 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.9–54.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:50 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 12:09 am: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 6:00 pm to 7:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 6:10 am to 7:20 am, with slack water at high tide and weak current, though with moderate wind.
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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Weather in Playa Alsina
Now in Playa Alsina
- Low / high
- 60 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 58%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 12
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.07 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.17 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 60° | 62° | 60° | 69° | 80° | 87° | 87° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NNE | 14 NNW | 15 NNW | 16 NW | 15 NNW | 13 NNW | 10 NNW | 12 WSW |
| Gusts | 14 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 22 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.8 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.7 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 |
- 3:00 am 62° 14 NNW 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 15 NNW 3.0 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 16 NW 3.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 15 NNW 3.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 13 NNW 3.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 87° 10 NNW 4.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 12 WSW 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 67° 13 W 4.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 60 / 89 °F | 16 mph NNW | 4.8 ft | 6:35 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 72 °F | 18 mph W | 4.8 ft | 7:23 am · 7:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 74 °F | 19 mph WNW | 2.4 ft | 8:14 am · 8:25 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 68 °F | 28 mph W | 3.1 ft | 9:11 am · 9:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 65 °F | 23 mph W | 2.7 ft | 10:15 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 69 °F | 16 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | 11:26 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 72 °F | 13 mph W | 3.5 ft | 12:37 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 62 °F | 19 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 12:56 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 67 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | 2:04 am · 2:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 72 °F | 22 mph WNW | — | 3:05 am · 3:32 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 65 °F | 29 mph WSW | — | 3:58 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 72 °F | 25 mph W | — | 4:46 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 75 °F | 30 mph WNW | — | 5:29 am · 5:37 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 73 °F | 21 mph WSW | — | 6:08 am · 6:12 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 53° / 72° 4.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 74° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 55° / 68° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 65° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 51° / 69° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 61° / 72° 3.5 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 49° / 62° 2.6 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+20.4 °F; normal high: 68 °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 1:56 am (local time).
The sun in Playa Alsina
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:59 am
- Full dark 9:31 pm
- Civil dawn 5:39 am
- Civil dusk 8:50 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 14 h 7 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:37 pm
- Full dark 9:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,016 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa Alsina
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:08–5:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:40–5:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:35–8:35 am Minor · moonset · 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Playa Alsina
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Playa Alsina.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.2 mi out for 33 ft of water. Right off the beach it already drops to about 26 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep110 ft
- 33 ft deep1.2 mi
- 66 ft deep2.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 26 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.2 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.
Tides near Playa AlsinaTides nearby
- Sindicato Dodero0.9 mi
- La Herradura5.1 mi
- Rada Tilly9.5 mi
- Comodoro Rivadavia14 mi
- Talleres18 mi
- Ferrocarrilera20 mi
- Caleta Olivares22 mi
- Caleta Olivia28 mi
Playa Alsina at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 46.054° S, 67.616° W.
- It is 143 mi northwest of Puerto Deseado, the main place in Santa Cruz. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 3 min later than in Puerto Deseado.
- In Sindicato Dodero, 0.9 mi from the center.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Playa AlsinaQuestions
Where is Playa Alsina?
In Sindicato Dodero, 0.9 mi from the center, Santa Cruz (Argentina). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Playa Alsina have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Playa Alsina?
Today in Playa Alsina there are high tides at 6:35 am (8.5 ft) and 6:48 pm (8.5 ft) and low tides at 12:32 am and 12:51 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Playa Alsina?
At 8:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:50 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa Alsina?
At 6:10 am. First light comes at 4:57 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:08–5:08 am, Minor 7:35–8:35 am, Major 3:40–5:40 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playa Alsina?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 89 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (12 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa Alsina?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the east-northeast. The water is 53.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa Alsina?
The best time to visit Playa Alsina is from November to March: highs of 71 °F to 79 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 7 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).