Playa Colcura today
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Best time to fish 7:50–8:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 64 °F slight · 6.7 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 66 °F from the SSW, gusts 18 · clear sky
- Sun 6:51 am–8:22 pm 13 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 11:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:53 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:40 am–1:40 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.97 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Playa Colcura 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 11:53 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 gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph). Clear sky, 66 °F.
Beach day in Playa Colcura
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
- UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 63 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate 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 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Playa Colcura, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and little wind, 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 ColcuraThe beach
In Lota, 1.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Lota →
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Playa Colcura
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- Chivilingo 2.7 mi · SW
- Playa Blanca 3.5 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Playa Laraquete 4.5 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Playa Negra 4.7 mi · N
- Parking
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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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 Colcura
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Fishing in Playa Colcura today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:59–4:59 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 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 Colcura, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Playa Colcura
Tides in Playa Colcura: not available yet
There is no tide station near Playa Colcura, 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 · 1.6 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Playa Colcura
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
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 3.4 °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.
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 7:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Playa Colcura today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 7 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, 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 60.4–64.0 °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 11:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 1:40 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Playa Colcura, 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Don Thompson 0.6 mi
- Juan IX 5.3 mi
- Pudeto 5.9 mi
- Pisagua 6.1 mi
- Sorfold 7.2 mi
- Chato Puno 8.3 mi
- La Rinconada De Chivilingo 3.2 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 Colcura
Now in Playa Colcura
- Low / high
- 49 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: −0.04 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 51° | 50° | 62° | 74° | 77° | 73° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 S | 4 SSE | 5 SSE | 6 S | 5 W | 9 WSW | 10 SW | 9 SSW |
| Gusts | 15 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
| 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 62° 9 SSW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 59° 6 S 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 4 S 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 4 S 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 3 SSW 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 5 NW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 6 NNW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 68° 10 SW 2.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 77 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 57 / 69 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 69 °F | 11 mph SSW | 2.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 67 °F | 11 mph SW | 3.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 63 °F | 10 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 65 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 58 °F | 11 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 58 °F | 9 mph NNW | 3.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 55 °F | 5 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 65 °F | 12 mph SSW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 68 °F | 13 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 65 °F | 14 mph SSW | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 69 °F | 14 mph SSW | 4.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 71 °F | 14 mph SSW | 4.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 57° / 69° 2.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 54° / 69° 2.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 67° 3.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 51° / 63° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 65° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 49° / 58° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 52° / 58° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+12.7 °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 7:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Playa Colcura
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 Colcura
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
- 11:23 pm–12:23 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 Colcura
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Puerto Hundido 1.1 mi
- Muelle de Contenedores Puerto de Coronel 5.5 mi
- Muelle de Carga Puerto de Coronel 5.8 mi
- Muelle Artesanal Lo Rojas 6.2 mi
- Embarcadero Barcaza 2.8 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 1.6 mi northwest
- 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 ColcuraTides nearby
- Lota1.6 mi
- Coronel5.5 mi
- Arauco13 mi
- San Pedro de la Paz19 mi
- Concepción21 mi
- Hualpén23 mi
- Talcahuano27 mi
- Penco27 mi
- Tomé36 mi
Playa Colcura at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 37.113° S, 73.153° W.
- It is 21 mi south of Concepción, the main place in Biobío. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Concepción.
- In Lota, 1.6 mi from the center.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about Playa ColcuraQuestions
Where is Playa Colcura?
In Lota, 1.6 mi from the center, Biobío (Chile). The shore faces northwest.
What amenities does Playa Colcura have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is sunset today in Playa Colcura?
At 8:22 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:50 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa Colcura?
At 6:50 am. First light comes at 5:49 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 11:23 pm–12:23 am. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Playa Colcura?
Clear sky, from 49 °F to 77 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa Colcura?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the west-southwest. The water is 63.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa Colcura?
The best time to visit Playa Colcura 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).