Chañaral tides today
- Tide now -1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 12:08 am (2.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:10 pm–12:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 2:00–7:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.5 ft · 70 °F moderate · 10.3 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 70 °F from the WSW, gusts 17 · clear sky
- Surf today 2.8–4.3 ft Good day · 6/10 · 6:00–8:00 pm
- Sun 6:56 am–7:57 pm 13 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 11:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:07 pm
Today in Chañaral there is high tide at 11:50 am (1.0 ft) and low tides at 6:02 am and 5:31 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:08 am. The sun rises at 6:56 am and sets at 7:57 pm: 13 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (7 mph). Clear sky, 70 °F.
Fishing in Chañaral today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:31 pm
- Major period 2:48–4:48 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (4.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 5:31 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, with the 11:50 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:08 am high tide, moonrise and some swell.
Beach day in Chañaral
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Water at 70 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 5:31 pm: more sand
- Swim with care: 4.6 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.6 ft
4.6 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 69 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–4:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:02 am
Low tide at 6:02 am and 5:31 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:50 am. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, water at 70 °F and low tide at 5:31 pm, though with some waves and very high UV.
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 Chañaral
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Tides in Chañaral
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:02 am -1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:50 am 1.0 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 5:31 pm -1.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 18 min to high tide at 12:08 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 11:50 am high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.8 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 December 25 (3.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-2.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 9 to 11 (coefficient 98, 4.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 30, 2.1 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 | 6:56 am · 7:57 pm | Low tide 6:02 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 11:50 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 5:31 pm · -1.6 ft | — | Coef. 91 | 92% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:55 am · 7:58 pm | High tide 12:08 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:55 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 12:40 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:14 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 88 | 84% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:53 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:54 am · 7:58 pm | High tide 12:59 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:54 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 1:38 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 7:03 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:53 am · 7:59 pm | High tide 1:56 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 9:02 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 2:47 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:04 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 68 | 64% | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:53 am · 8:00 pm | High tide 3:01 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 10:17 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 4:10 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 9:23 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:52 am · 8:00 pm | High tide 4:14 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 11:29 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 5:33 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 10:56 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 57 | 42% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:51 am · 8:01 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 12:29 pm · -1.5 ft | High tide 6:42 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 31% | Major periods 8:07 am · 8:30 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Chañaral has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 3.2 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 Chañaral
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 6.6 ft with a period of 11 s, from the southwest (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 (+9.3 °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 6:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Chañaral today
Surf today
Good- 2.8–4.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.2 ft swell at 10 s from the southwest, average
- Light onshore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:08 am)
- Light: First light 6:32 am · sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 7:57 pm · last light 8:21 pm
- Tide: low 6:02 am (-1.9 ft), high 11:50 am (0.9 ft) and low 5:31 pm (-1.6 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 68.9 °F–69.8 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 192 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, has a good size. 7:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with a good size and glassy water, 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 Chañaral today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:50 am): little current from 11:20 am to 12:20 pm
- 3.4 ft swell at 7 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 6:02 am (5:40–6:20 am), high tide 11:50 am (11:20 am–12:20 pm), low tide 5:31 pm (5:10–5:50 pm) and high tide 12:08 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 68.9–69.8 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:21 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 11:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:50 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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 Chañaral
Now in Chañaral
- Low / high
- 62 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 64° | 63° | 62° | 66° | 75° | 75° | 71° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 WSW | 2 NW | 1 W | 3 NW | 10 W | 11 WSW | 8 WSW | 3 W |
| Gusts | 6 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 9 |
| Waves | 5.0 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 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 71° 8 WSW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 3 W 4.5 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 1 SW 4.5 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 2 N 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 2 ESE 4.4 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 1 WSW 4.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 9 W 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 11 W 4.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 62 / 76 °F | 11 mph W | 5.0 ft | 11:50 am | |
| Thu 29 | 60 / 76 °F | 11 mph WSW | 4.5 ft | 12:08 am · 12:40 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 77 °F | 11 mph WSW | 4.7 ft | 12:59 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 77 °F | 11 mph WSW | 5.8 ft | 1:56 am · 2:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 78 °F | 11 mph WSW | 5.9 ft | 3:01 am · 4:10 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 77 °F | 11 mph W | 5.5 ft | 4:14 am · 5:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 61 / 77 °F | 13 mph WSW | 6.6 ft | 5:27 am · 6:42 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 77 °F | 13 mph WSW | 6.8 ft | 6:34 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 74 °F | 14 mph WSW | 7.5 ft | 7:32 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 76 °F | 13 mph WSW | 8.1 ft | 8:23 am · 9:00 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 78 °F | 10 mph W | 8.1 ft | 9:09 am · 9:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 76 °F | 11 mph W | 7.6 ft | 9:52 am · 10:12 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 79 °F | 10 mph WSW | 7.2 ft | 10:33 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 80 °F | 9 mph W | 7.9 ft | 11:13 am · 11:22 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 60° / 76° 4.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 77° 4.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 77° 5.8 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 59° / 78° 5.9 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 60° / 77° 5.5 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 61° / 77° 6.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 60° / 77° 6.8 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.3 °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 6:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Chañaral
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:03 am
- Full dark 8:50 pm
- Civil dawn 6:32 am
- Civil dusk 8:21 pm
- Solar noon 1:26 pm (77° high)
- Daylight 13 h 1 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:26 pm
- Full dark 8:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,069 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Chañaral
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:02–9:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:37–11:37 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 Chañaral
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,250 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.7 mi from Chañaral) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,250 ft
- 33 ft deep0.85 mi
- 66 ft deep1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,250 ft): 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 0.85 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
Millennium Lighthouse 0.6 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 272 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ChañaralTides nearby
All places in Atacama, A to Z (5) →Chañaral at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 26.343° S, 70.616° W.
- It is 52 mi north of Caldera, the main place in Atacama. The sun rises at the same time and sets 2 min earlier than in Caldera.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Puerto Chanaral (2.1 mi).
Questions about ChañaralQuestions
What time is high tide today in Chañaral?
Today in Chañaral there is high tide at 11:50 am (1.0 ft) and low tides at 6:02 am and 5:31 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Chañaral?
At 7:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:21 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chañaral?
At 6:55 am. First light comes at 6:02 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 2:16–4:16 am, Minor 8:02–9:02 am, Major 2:48–4:48 pm, Minor 10:37–11:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Chañaral?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 76 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Chañaral?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 10.3 s from the southwest. The water is 69.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Chañaral?
The best time to visit Chañaral is from December to March: highs of 73 °F to 76 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 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).