El Caney today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–5:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 85 °F smooth · 2.7 s from the south
- Wind · air 5 mph · 81 °F from the S, gusts 11 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:15 am–6:40 pm 11 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:00 am–1:00 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.87 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in El Caney the sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 6:40 pm: 11 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:49 am to 3:49 am and from 2:21 pm to 4:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Light drizzle, 81 °F.
Fishing in El Caney today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:21–4:21 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:50 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for El Caney, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in El Caney
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.3 ft
0.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for El Caney, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °F.
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 El Caney
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of El Caney.
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Webcams near El Caney
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Tides in El Caney
Tides in El Caney: not available yet
There is no tide station near El Caney, 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 Playa Florida · 9.0 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at El Caney
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 0.9 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south (smooth).
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 6:50 pm (local time).
Diving in El Caney today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.2 ft swell at 3 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, 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 84.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:03 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for El Caney, 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 El Caney.
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Weather in El Caney
Now in El Caney
- Low / high
- 74 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 91%
- Clouds
- 21%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- 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 (+0.03 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 74° | 74° | 78° | 85° | 85° | 83° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 E | 5 ESE | 5 ESE | 4 ESE | 5 SSW | 7 SSW | 6 S | 5 SSE |
| Gusts | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 83° 6 S 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 5 SSE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 3 SE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 2 WNW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 4 ENE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 5 ESE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 8 S 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 9 S 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 85 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 84 °F | 9 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 84 °F | 5 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 88 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 88 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 85 °F | 7 mph E | 0.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 82 °F | 6 mph S | 0.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 84 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 84 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 86 °F | 11 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 84 °F | 8 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 82 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 87 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 85 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.1 ft |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 74° / 84° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 74° / 84° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 88° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 74° / 88° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 73° / 82° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 74° / 84° 0.3 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (87 °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 6:50 pm (local time).
The sun in El Caney
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:29 pm
- Civil dawn 6:52 am
- Civil dusk 7:03 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (55° high)
- Daylight 11 h 25 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:10 pm
- Full dark 7:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,536 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Caney
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:49–3:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:21–4:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:21–10:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:19–9:19 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 El Caney
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near El CaneyTides nearby
All places in Camagüey, A to Z (16) →El Caney at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,597 people. Coordinates: 21.300° N, 78.483° W.
- It is 51 mi northwest of Santa Cruz del Sur, the main place in Camagüey. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 1 min later than in Santa Cruz del Sur.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about El CaneyQuestions
What time is sunset today in El Caney?
At 6:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:03 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Caney?
At 7:16 am. First light comes at 6:26 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 1:49–3:49 am, Minor 9:21–10:21 am, Major 2:21–4:21 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Caney?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 91% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Caney?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the south. The water is 85.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Caney?
The best time to visit El Caney is from November to March: highs of 82 °F to 85 °F, about 4 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).