Playa Blanca today
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–2:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Best time to fish 7:50–8:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 64 °F slight · 6.8 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 64 °F from the NW, gusts 5 · clear sky
- Sun 6:51 am–8:22 pm 13 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 11:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:52 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:40 am–1:40 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.98 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Playa Blanca the sun rises at 6:51 am and sets at 8:22 pm: 13 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:27 am to 4:27 am and from 2:59 pm to 4:59 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (2 mph). Clear sky, 64 °F.
Beach day in Playa Blanca
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 88 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 64 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 63 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 1:00–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Playa Blanca, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, 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
About Playa BlancaThe beach
2.0 mi from Lota. Tides, weather and sun in Lota →
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Playa Blanca
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- Playa Negra 1.1 mi · N
- Parking
- Playa Colcura 3.5 mi · S
- Playa Maule 4.4 mi · NW
- Parking
- Chivilingo 6.1 mi · S
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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Playa Blanca
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Fishing in Playa Blanca today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:59–4:59 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.20 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 7:50 pm to 8:50 pm, with sunset, falling pressure and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Playa Blanca, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Playa Blanca
Tides in Playa Blanca: not available yet
There is no tide station near Playa Blanca, 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 Lota · 2.0 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Playa Blanca
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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: 3.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.8 °F less yesterday 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 cools over the next few days: about 60.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+7.1 °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 8:47 pm (local time).
Diving in Playa Blanca today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 7 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- 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.
- Water at 60.6–64.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:50 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 11:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 5:40 pm to 8:20 pm, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Playa Blanca, 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
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- Juan IX 2.3 mi
- Pudeto 2.4 mi
- Pisagua 3.0 mi
- Don Thompson 4.1 mi
- Sorfold 4.4 mi
- Chato Puno 12 mi
- La Rinconada De Chivilingo 6.6 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Playa Blanca
Now in Playa Blanca
- Low / high
- 51 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 57° | 55° | 51° | 61° | 78° | 85° | 78° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SE | 6 SE | 5 SE | 4 SE | 8 SE | 3 SSW | 5 W | 1 NW |
| Gusts | 12 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 4 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 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 63° 1 NW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 60° 2 E 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 2 ESE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 1 SE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 63° 1 NNW 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 5 WNW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 7 WNW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 6 WNW 2.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 51 / 85 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 75 °F | 7 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 73 °F | 7 mph W | 2.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 70 °F | 10 mph W | 3.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 65 °F | 9 mph W | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 68 °F | 8 mph W | 2.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 59 °F | 11 mph N | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 60 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 51 / 58 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 69 °F | 6 mph S | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 71 °F | 10 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 69 °F | 9 mph SW | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 74 °F | 6 mph S | 4.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 75 °F | 8 mph WSW | 4.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 56° / 75° 2.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 73° 2.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 53° / 70° 3.2 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 53° / 65° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 68° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 50° / 59° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 51° / 60° 3.2 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+20.0 °F; normal high: 65 °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 8:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Playa Blanca
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 9:23 pm
- Civil dawn 6:24 am
- Civil dusk 8:50 pm
- Solar noon 1:36 pm (66° high)
- Daylight 13 h 31 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:47 pm
- Full dark 9:23 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,898 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa Blanca
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:27–4:27 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:59–4:59 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:40–8:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:22 pm–12:22 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 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 Playa Blanca
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle de Contenedores Puerto de Coronel 2.0 mi
- Muelle de Carga Puerto de Coronel 2.3 mi
- Puerto Hundido 2.6 mi
- Muelle Artesanal Lo Rojas 2.7 mi
- Embarcadero Barcaza 0.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Punta Lutrín lighthouse 2.6 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 161 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 44 ft
- Built
- 1894
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Playa BlancaTides nearby
- Lota2.0 mi
- Coronel2.0 mi
- San Pedro de la Paz16 mi
- Arauco16 mi
- Concepción17 mi
- Hualpén19 mi
- Talcahuano23 mi
- Penco24 mi
- Tomé32 mi
Playa Blanca at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 37.063° S, 73.146° W.
- It is 17 mi south of Concepción, the main place in Biobío. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Concepción.
- 2.0 mi from Lota.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about Playa BlancaQuestions
Where is Playa Blanca?
2.0 mi from Lota, in Biobío (Chile). The shore faces northwest.
What amenities does Playa Blanca have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard, restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is sunset today in Playa Blanca?
At 8:22 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:50 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa Blanca?
At 6:50 am. First light comes at 5:50 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 2:27–4:27 am, Minor 7:40–8:40 am, Major 2:59–4:59 pm, Minor 11:22 pm–12:22 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Playa Blanca?
Mainly clear, from 51 °F to 85 °F, with a light air from the northwest (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa Blanca?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 6.8 s from the west-southwest. The water is 64.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa Blanca?
The best time to visit Playa Blanca is from December to February: highs of 71 °F to 74 °F, about 2 rainy days 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).