Tortel today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 4:10–6:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 2:00–7:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves 0.1 ft calm (rippled) · 2.3 s from the west
- Wind · air 0 mph · 57 °F calm · overcast
- Sun 6:33 am–8:44 pm 14 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 10:40 am–1:40 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.01 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Tortel the sun rises at 6:33 am and sets at 8:44 pm: 14 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:29 am to 4:29 am and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There is no wind. Overcast, 57 °F.
Fishing in Tortel today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 3:00–5:00 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.20 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunrise
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm, with sunset and falling pressure.
We don't show the tide for Tortel, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Tortel
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 70 °F: mild
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 1:00–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Tortel, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea, though with 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 Tortel
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Tortel.
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Webcams near Tortel
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Tides in Tortel
Tides in Tortel: not available yet
There is no tide station near Tortel, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Tortel
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Friday 30: 0.2 ft with a period of 2 s, from the northwest (calm (rippled)).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:25 pm (local time).
Diving in Tortel today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.0 ft swell at 10 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 9:18 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 1:40 pm, combines little swell, light wind and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Tortel, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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 Tortel.
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Weather in Tortel
Now in Tortel
- Low / high
- 41 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 83%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- 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: −0.14 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 | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 47° | 43° | 42° | 55° | 63° | 70° | 69° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NE | 2 NE | 3 NE | 3 ENE | 1 WSW | 3 NW | 5 NW | 0 W |
| Gusts | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 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 |
- 9:00 pm 58° 0 W 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 3 NNE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 3 NNE 0.0 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 3 NNE 0.0 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 4 NE 0.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 4 N 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 10 N 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 7 WNW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 70 °F | 5 mph N | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 57 °F | 10 mph N | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 58 °F | 9 mph NW | 0.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 52 °F | 11 mph N | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 50 °F | 7 mph NW | 0.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 53 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 59 °F | 5 mph WNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 53 °F | 5 mph N | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 57 °F | 7 mph SW | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 57 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 52 °F | 10 mph NNW | — | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 53 °F | 11 mph WNW | — | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 50 °F | 6 mph NNW | — | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 53 °F | 10 mph NNW | — |
- Thu 29 Light rain 47° / 57° 0.1 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 46° / 58° 0.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 45° / 52° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 40° / 50° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 42° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 42° / 59° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 43° / 53° 0.1 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+14.4 °F; normal high: 56 °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 9:25 pm (local time).
The sun in Tortel
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:17 am
- Full dark 10:00 pm
- Civil dawn 5:59 am
- Civil dusk 9:18 pm
- Solar noon 1:38 pm (55° high)
- Daylight 14 h 11 min (+3 min)
- Evening golden hour 8:01 pm
- Full dark 10:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,872 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tortel
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:29–4:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:00–5:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:56–7:56 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 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 Tortel
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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All places in Aysén, A to Z (21) →Tortel at a glance
- Town or city of about 487 people. Coordinates: 47.801° S, 73.537° W.
- It is 170 mi south of Puerto Aisén, the main place in Aysén. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 9 min later than in Puerto Aisén.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about TortelQuestions
What time is sunset today in Tortel?
At 8:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 9:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tortel?
At 6:31 am. First light comes at 5:15 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 2:29–4:29 am, Minor 6:56–7:56 am, Major 3:00–5:00 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Tortel?
Overcast, from 41 °F to 70 °F, with calm and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tortel?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the west.
When is the best time to visit Tortel?
The best time to visit Tortel is from January to February: highs of 64 °F, about 16 rainy days a month and 4 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).