The Mountain today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 am average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 86 °F slight · 5.7 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 84 °F from the NE, gusts 10 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 0.9–1.4 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 2:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 6:19 am–6:00 pm 11 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:20 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–6:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in The Mountain the sun rises at 6:19 am and sets at 6:00 pm: 11 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:01 am to 3:01 am and from 1:33 pm to 3:33 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Overcast, 84 °F.
Fishing in The Mountain today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:33–3:33 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:00 am to 6:50 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, yellowtail snapper, lane snapper and mutton snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: mutton snapper and great barracuda. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for The Mountain, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in The Mountain
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °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 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for The Mountain, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with rain, light offshore wind and very high UV. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, 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 The Mountain
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- Fort Beach 1.2 mi · NW
- Agua Dulce 3.0 mi · SW
- Pash Bay 3.1 mi · SW
- South West Beach 3.5 mi · SW
- Manzanillo 3.8 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 The Mountain
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Tides in The Mountain
Tides in The Mountain: not available yet
There is no tide station near The Mountain, 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 San Andrés · 59 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at The Mountain
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Sunday 1: 3.5 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (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 (+2.2 °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 4:58 pm (local time).
Surf in The Mountain today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:57 am · sunrise 6:19 am · sunset 6:00 pm · last light 6:22 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 85.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 11 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, 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 The Mountain today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 6 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-southwest, 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 85.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:22 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for The Mountain, 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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- Coral Nursery Fish seen: Bluehead Wrasse, Striped Parrotfish, Slippery Dick, Ocean Surgeonfish 1.5 mi
- The Pinacles Fish seen: Bluehead Wrasse, Blue Tang, Striped Parrotfish, Stoplight Parrotfish 1.5 mi
- Starboard Harbour Buoy Fish seen: Bluehead Wrasse, Striped Parrotfish, Redband Parrotfish, Boar Grunt 1.7 mi
- Two Islands Fish seen: Bluehead Wrasse, Yellowhead Wrasse, Honey Damselfish, Scarlet-backed Demoiselle 1.9 mi
- Sena Fish seen: Bluehead Wrasse, Yellow Damselfish, Striped Parrotfish, Azurina cyanea 2.6 mi
- Bajo Felipe Fish seen: Masked Goby, Azurina cyanea, Yellowhead Wrasse, Stoplight Parrotfish 2.8 mi
- Outer Channel Marker Providencia Fish seen: Bluehead Wrasse, Bodianus parrae, Striped Parrotfish, Azurina cyanea 3.1 mi
- Lisa 3.6 mi
- Parque Nacional Natural Old Providence McBean Lagoon 1.1 mi
- Sonny Dive Shop 2.9 mi
- The Dive Shop Old Providence 3.2 mi
- Sirius 3.5 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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in The Mountain
Now in The Mountain
- Low / high
- 82 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 22%
- Clouds
- 91%
- Humidity
- 68%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 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 | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 83° | 83° | 83° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NNW | 11 N | 10 N | 10 N | 7 NNE | 7 NE | 7 NE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 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 |
- 6:00 pm 84° 7 NE 1.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 9 NE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 7 ENE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 82° 7 ENE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 82° 6 E 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 7 ENE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 7 ENE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 8 NNE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 82 / 84 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 82 / 83 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 81 / 84 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 80 / 83 °F | 16 mph NE | 3.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 80 / 84 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 81 / 83 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 80 / 83 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 82 / 83 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 82 / 83 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 82 / 83 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 82 °F | 14 mph NE | 2.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 81 °F | 18 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 81 / 83 °F | 16 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 84 / 84 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.3 ft |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 82° / 83° 1.8 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 81° / 84° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 80° / 83° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 80° / 84° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 81° / 83° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 80° / 83° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 82° / 83° 1.6 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 rain today. 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, normal highs for late October (85 °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 4:58 pm (local time).
The sun in The Mountain
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:32 am
- Full dark 6:47 pm
- Civil dawn 5:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:22 pm
- Solar noon 12:09 pm (63° high)
- Daylight 11 h 41 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 6:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,341 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in The Mountain
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:01–3:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:33–3:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:15–9:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:50–8:50 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 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 The Mountain
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of The Mountain.
If you know one, you can add it to OpenStreetMap and it will show up here after the next update. Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from The Mountain) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.6 mi
- 164 ft deep0.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.3 mi 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 0.3 mi and 66 ft at 0.6 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
Palma Cay 1.8 mi north
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(3) W 10s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: S. head (3.9 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near The MountainTides nearby
All places in San Andrés and Providencia, A to Z (11) →The Mountain at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,404 people. Coordinates: 13.374° N, 81.361° W.
- It is 60 mi north of San Andrés, the main place in San Andrés and Providencia. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in San Andrés.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about The MountainQuestions
What time is sunset today in The Mountain?
At 6:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in The Mountain?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:32 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 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 1:01–3:01 am, Minor 8:15–9:15 am, Major 1:33–3:33 pm, Minor 7:50–8:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in The Mountain?
Light drizzle, from 82 °F to 84 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 22% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in The Mountain?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the northeast. The water is 85.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit The Mountain?
The best time to visit The Mountain is from February to April: highs of 83 °F to 85 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).