Huasco tides today
- Tide now 1.5 ft ↓ falling · low 7:06 am (-1.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:30 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 5.1 ft · 66 °F moderate · 10.5 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 60 °F from the ENE, gusts 4 · mainly clear
- Surf today 3.0–4.6 ft Good day · 7/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 6:55 am–8:03 pm 13 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 84% waning gibbous
Today in Huasco there are high tides at 12:19 am (2.6 ft) and 12:53 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 7:06 am and 6:25 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:06 am. The sun rises at 6:55 am and sets at 8:03 pm: 13 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:23 am to 5:23 am and from 3:55 pm to 5:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-northeast (1 mph). Mainly clear, 60 °F.
Fishing in Huasco today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:06 am
- Sunrise at 6:55 am
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and 4.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 7:30 am, combines the 7:06 am low tide and sunrise. Also good from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with the 6:25 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:50 am to 1:50 pm, with the 12:53 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Huasco
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 7:06 am: more sand
- Low tide at 6:25 pm: more sand
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–4:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:06 am
Low tide at 7:06 am and 6:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:19 am and 12:53 pm.
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 Huasco
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- Playa Grande 2.3 mi · NE
- Parking
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Tides in Huasco
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:19 am 2.6 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 7:06 am -1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:53 pm 0.7 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 6:25 pm -1.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 37 min to low tide at 7:06 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 12:19 am high tide and 84 for the 12:53 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.5 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 December 26 (3.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-2.3 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, 4.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 29, 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, Thu 29 | 6:55 am · 8:03 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 7:06 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 6:25 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 89 | 84% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:54 am · 8:04 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:53 am · 8:04 pm | High tide 2:06 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 9:14 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:16 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 68 | 64% | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:52 am · 8:05 pm | High tide 3:12 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 10:29 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 4:24 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 9:36 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:52 am · 8:06 pm | High tide 4:26 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 11:42 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 5:48 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:10 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 56 | 42% | Major periods 7:21 am · 7:45 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:51 am · 8:07 pm | High tide 5:40 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 12:42 pm · -1.6 ft | High tide 6:56 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 31% | Major periods 8:09 am · 8:33 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:50 am · 8:07 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 6:47 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 1:30 pm · -1.7 ft | High tide 7:49 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 70 | 22% | Major periods 8:55 am · 9:17 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
Huasco has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.3 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 Huasco
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 8.1 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.1 °F less 2 days ago 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+8.2 °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 2:29 am (local time).
Surf in Huasco today
Surf today
Good- 3.0–4.6 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.6 ft swell at 9 s from the southwest, a bit short
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:53 pm)
- Light: First light 6:30 am · sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 8:03 pm · last light 8:28 pm
- Tide: high 12:19 am (2.6 ft), low 7:06 am (-1.9 ft), high 12:53 pm (0.7 ft) and low 6:25 pm (-1.5 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 65.7 °F–67.6 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 278 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water.
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 Huasco today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (12:53 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm
- 4.4 ft swell at 9 s from the southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:19 am (12:00–12:40 am), low tide 7:06 am (6:40–7:30 am), high tide 12:53 pm (12:20–1:20 pm) and low tide 6:25 pm (6:00–6:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.1 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 65.7–67.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:28 pm. Waning gibbous (84%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 6:50 am to 7:30 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 7:10 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Huasco.
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Weather in Huasco
Now in Huasco
- Low / high
- 58 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 20%
- Humidity
- 98%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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: −0.07 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 61° | 59° | 58° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 63° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SW | 2 ENE | 6 E | 3 NE | 6 WNW | 9 WSW | 10 SW | 7 SW |
| Gusts | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
| Waves | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.4 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 59° 2 ENE 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 6 E 5.0 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 3 NE 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 6 WNW 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 9 WSW 4.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 10 SW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 7 SW 4.4 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 3 SW 4.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 64 °F | 10 mph WSW | 5.2 ft | 12:19 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 64 °F | 9 mph WSW | 5.4 ft | 1:09 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 64 °F | 7 mph WSW | 6.4 ft | 2:06 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 65 °F | 16 mph SW | 6.4 ft | 3:12 am · 4:24 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 65 °F | 9 mph WSW | 6.3 ft | 4:26 am · 5:48 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 65 °F | 16 mph SW | 6.6 ft | 5:40 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 67 °F | 25 mph SW | 8.1 ft | 6:47 am · 7:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 65 °F | 24 mph SW | 7.9 ft | 7:45 am · 8:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 64 °F | 24 mph SW | 8.2 ft | 8:36 am · 9:12 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 65 °F | 13 mph SW | 5.6 ft | 9:22 am · 9:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 64 °F | 11 mph SW | 5.6 ft | 10:05 am · 10:23 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 64 °F | 8 mph SW | 5.1 ft | 10:46 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 64 °F | 5 mph WNW | 5.5 ft | 11:25 am · 11:32 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 61 / 64 °F | 9 mph WSW | 5.2 ft | 12:04 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 58° / 64° 5.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 64° 6.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 60° / 65° 6.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 65° 6.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 58° / 65° 6.6 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 61° / 67° 8.1 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 59° / 65° 7.9 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.1 °F; normal high: 67 °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 2:29 am (local time).
The sun in Huasco
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 8:57 pm
- Civil dawn 6:30 am
- Civil dusk 8:28 pm
- Solar noon 1:29 pm (75° high)
- Daylight 13 h 8 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:31 pm
- Full dark 8:57 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,774 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Huasco
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:23–5:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:55–5:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:59–9:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:51 pm–12:51 am 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 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 Huasco
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,050 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Huasco) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep850 ft
- 33 ft deep1,050 ft
- 66 ft deep0.25 mi
- 164 ft deep0.55 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,050 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,050 ft and 66 ft at 0.25 mi from shore.
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
Faro Monumental de Huasco 0.5 mi northeast
- Light height
- 82 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 72 ft
- Built
- 1996
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
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All places in Atacama, A to Z (5) →Huasco at a glance
- Town or city of about 8,977 people. Coordinates: 28.466° S, 71.223° W.
- It is 100 mi south of Caldera, the main place in Atacama. The sun rises at the same time and sets 3 min later than in Caldera.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Terminal Marítmo Santa Barbara (0.9 mi), Terminal Marítimo Guacolda (2.6 mi), Puerto Santa Bárbara (2.7 mi), Playa Brava (2.7 mi).
Questions about HuascoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Huasco?
Today in Huasco there are high tides at 12:19 am (2.6 ft) and 12:53 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 7:06 am and 6:25 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Huasco?
At 8:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Huasco?
At 6:54 am. First light comes at 6:00 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 3:23–5:23 am, Minor 8:59–9:59 am, Major 3:55–5:55 pm, Minor 11:51 pm–12:51 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Huasco?
Partly cloudy, from 58 °F to 64 °F, with a light air from the east-northeast (1 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Huasco?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.1 ft waves with a period of 10.5 s from the southwest. The water is 66.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Huasco?
The best time to visit Huasco is from December to March: highs of 71 °F to 74 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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).