Riohacha tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↑ rising · high 1:56 pm (0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–3:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 87 °F slight · 5.0 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 85 °F from the ENE, gusts 20 · mainly clear
- Sun 5:43 am–5:27 pm 11 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 8:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:54 pm
- Best time to dive 1:20–2:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Riohacha there is high tide at 1:56 pm (0.8 ft) and low tide at 11:09 pm. Tide coefficient 115. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:56 pm. The sun rises at 5:43 am and sets at 5:27 pm: 11 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:30 am to 3:30 am and from 2:02 pm to 4:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (12 mph). Mainly clear, 85 °F.
Fishing in Riohacha today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:56 pm, coefficient 115
- Major period 2:02–4:02 pm
- Steady pressure (29.74 inHg), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 115 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 1:56 pm high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, gray snapper, greater amberjack and gray triggerfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Riohacha
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:09 pm
Low tide at 11:09 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:56 pm. Coefficient 115 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 87 °F, though with light offshore wind.
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 Riohacha
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- La Raya Beach 4.3 mi · NE
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Tides in Riohacha
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:56 pm 0.8 ft · coef. 115
- ▼ Low tide 11:09 pm -0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 53 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
Tide coefficient 115 for the 1:56 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.4 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 24 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 23 (-0.7 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 115, 1.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 28, 0.7 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 | 5:43 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 1:56 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:09 pm · -0.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 115 | 83% | Major periods 1:30 am · 2:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:43 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 3:02 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · -0.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 110 | 74% | Major periods 2:35 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:44 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 4:04 pm · 0.8 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 100 | 63% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:44 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 12:14 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 6:40 am · -0.1 ft | Low tide 9:27 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:00 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 92 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:44 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 12:42 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 7:06 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:08 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 74 | 41% | Major periods 5:28 am · 5:52 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:44 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 1:08 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 7:37 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:33 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:36 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 55 | 30% | Major periods 6:16 am · 6:40 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:45 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 1:30 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 8:11 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:19 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 40 | 21% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:24 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
Riohacha has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.6 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 Riohacha
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 3.2 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northeast (slight).
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 (+4.1 °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 9:03 am (local time).
Surf in Riohacha today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.8 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:56 pm)
- Light: First light 5:21 am · sunrise 5:43 am · sunset 5:27 pm · last light 5:49 pm
- Tide: high 1:56 pm (0.8 ft) and low 11:09 pm (-0.6 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 86.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 15 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 5:49 pm can also work, 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 Riohacha today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:56 pm): little current from 1:40 pm to 2:11 pm
- 1.8 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:56 pm (1:40–2:11 pm) and low tide 11:09 pm (10:40–11:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.41 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:49 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 8:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 Riohacha.
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Weather in Riohacha
Now in Riohacha
- Low / high
- 78 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 53%
- Clouds
- 41%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 78 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 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 | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 78° | 78° | 79° | 85° | 89° | 88° | 84° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SE | 9 E | 10 E | 12 ENE | 11 ENE | 8 NE | 3 E | 9 ESE |
| Gusts | 12 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 13 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 9:00 am 85° 12 ENE 2.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 89° 11 ENE 2.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 8 NE 2.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 84° 3 E 2.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 9 ESE 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 10 ESE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 11 E 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 13 E 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 89 °F | 13 mph E | 3.0 ft | 1:56 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 89 °F | 13 mph E | 3.0 ft | 3:02 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 87 °F | 12 mph E | 3.2 ft | 4:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 87 °F | 12 mph E | 2.8 ft | 6:40 am · 5:00 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 83 °F | 8 mph E | 2.0 ft | 7:06 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 83 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | 7:37 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 84 °F | 7 mph W | 0.9 ft | 8:11 am · 7:19 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 82 °F | 6 mph W | 0.7 ft | 8:45 am · 8:00 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 81 °F | 5 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 9:20 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 85 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 9:56 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 89 °F | 13 mph E | 3.9 ft | 10:32 am | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 89 °F | 14 mph E | 4.9 ft | 11:11 am | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 90 °F | 10 mph E | 4.7 ft | 11:53 am | |
| Wed 11 | 80 / 90 °F | 10 mph ESE | 4.7 ft | 12:39 pm |
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 77° / 89° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Thunderstorm 77° / 87° 3.2 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 77° / 87° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 77° / 83° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 77° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 84° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 78° / 82° 0.7 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 don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.3 °F; normal high: 91 °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 9:03 am (local time).
The sun in Riohacha
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:56 am
- Full dark 6:14 pm
- Civil dawn 5:21 am
- Civil dusk 5:49 pm
- Solar noon 11:35 am (65° high)
- Daylight 11 h 44 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:59 pm
- Full dark 6:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,661 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Riohacha
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:30–3:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:02–4:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:41–9:41 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:24–9:24 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Riohacha
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 30 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.7 mi from Riohacha) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.4 mi): 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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
Riohacha 1.5 mi west
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 22 nautical miles (25 mi)
- Light height
- 115 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 98 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near RiohachaTides nearby
- Punta Isabel3.5 mi
- Punta La Vela6.8 mi
- Dibulla33 mi
- Manaure35 mi
- Shúshirrara37 mi
- Río Cañas39 mi
- Santa Rosa42 mi
Riohacha at a glance
- Town or city of about 188,014 people. Coordinates: 11.544° N, 72.907° W.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about RiohachaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Riohacha?
Today in Riohacha there is high tide at 1:56 pm (0.8 ft) and low tide at 11:09 pm. Tide coefficient 115.
What time is sunset today in Riohacha?
At 5:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Riohacha?
At 5:43 am. First light comes at 4:57 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:30–3:30 am, Minor 8:41–9:41 am, Major 2:02–4:02 pm, Minor 8:24–9:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Riohacha?
Light drizzle, from 78 °F to 89 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (12 mph) and a 53% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Riohacha?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 5.0 s from the northeast. The water is 86.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Riohacha?
The best time to visit Riohacha is from December to March: highs of 91 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 8 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).