Puerto Santa Cruz today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:30 am average day · 5/10
- Wind · air 12 mph · 56 °F from the NNW, gusts 16 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:06 am–8:31 pm 14 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 12:37 am waning gibbous · rises at 12:37 am
- Pressure 29.76 inHg falling · falling tomorrow
- Major solunar period 3:12–5:12 am today's activity: medium
- Spring tides Nov 9–11 new moon
- Next phase Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 5:29 pm
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Puerto Santa Cruz the sun rises at 6:06 am and sets at 8:31 pm: 14 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 12:37 am. Major solunar periods run from 3:12 am to 5:12 am and from 3:44 pm to 5:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (12 mph). Partly cloudy, 56 °F.
Fishing in Puerto Santa Cruz today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:12–5:12 am
- Falling pressure (−0.35 inHg in 24 h) and light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 am to 4:30 am, combines a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 5:30 am to 6:30 am, with sunrise. Also worth a try from 7:50 pm to 9:10 pm, with sunset and falling pressure, though with moderate wind.
We don't show the tide for Puerto Santa Cruz, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Tides in Puerto Santa Cruz
Tides in Puerto Santa Cruz: not available yet
There is no tide station near Puerto Santa Cruz, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Monte León · 27 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Puerto Santa Cruz
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Puerto Santa Cruz: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:36 am (local time).
Weather in Puerto Santa Cruz
Now in Puerto Santa Cruz
- Low / high
- 54 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 43%
- Clouds
- 62%
- Humidity
- 61%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 14
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 62° | 56° | 54° | 61° | 69° | 73° | 68° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 NNW | 13 NNW | 12 NNW | 13 NNW | 15 NW | 19 NW | 18 W | 15 W |
| Gusts | 23 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 29 |
| 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 56° 13 NNW
- 6:00 am 54° 12 NNW
- 9:00 am 61° 13 NNW
- 12:00 pm 69° 15 NW
- 3:00 pm 73° 19 NW
- 6:00 pm 68° 18 W
- 9:00 pm 60° 15 W
- 12:00 am 57° 12 SW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 73 °F | 19 mph NW | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 59 °F | 23 mph SW | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 66 °F | 23 mph NW | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 60 °F | 22 mph W | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 54 °F | 22 mph SW | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 66 °F | 21 mph NNW | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 57 °F | 12 mph SE | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 55 °F | 13 mph S | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 68 °F | 16 mph WNW | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 66 °F | 21 mph WNW | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 61 °F | 22 mph SW | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 64 °F | 21 mph WNW | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 67 °F | 31 mph WNW | |
| Wed 11 | 46 / 61 °F | 29 mph WSW |
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 59° 23 mph
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 48° / 66° 23 mph
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 50° / 60° 22 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 44° / 54° 22 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 47° / 66° 21 mph
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 57° 12 mph
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 47° / 55° 13 mph
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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. 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 (+8.8 °F; normal high: 64 °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 3:36 am (local time).
The sun in Puerto Santa Cruz
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:45 am
- Full dark 9:52 pm
- Civil dawn 5:30 am
- Civil dusk 9:07 pm
- Solar noon 1:18 pm (54° high)
- Daylight 14 h 25 min (+4 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:46 pm
- Full dark 9:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,955 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Puerto Santa Cruz
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:12–5:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:44–5:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:07–1:07 am Minor · moonrise · medium activity
- 7:14–8:14 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 Puerto Santa Cruz
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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All places in Santa Cruz, A to Z (22) →Puerto Santa Cruz at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,390 people. Coordinates: 50.019° S, 68.524° W.
- It is 197 mi southwest of Puerto Deseado, the main place in Santa Cruz. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 16 min later than in Puerto Deseado.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Puerto Santa CruzQuestions
What time is sunset today in Puerto Santa Cruz?
At 8:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 9:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Puerto Santa Cruz?
At 6:04 am. First light comes at 4:43 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?
Minor 12:07–1:07 am, Major 3:12–5:12 am, Minor 7:14–8:14 am, Major 3:44–5:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Puerto Santa Cruz?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 73 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (12 mph) and a 43% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Santa Cruz?
The best time to visit Puerto Santa Cruz is from January to February: highs of 71 °F to 73 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 6 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).