Santa Cruz del Sur tides today
- Tide now -0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 12:44 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:50–7:40 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00 am–12:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 86 °F smooth · 2.9 s from the south
- Wind · air 5 mph · 79 °F from the SW, gusts 7 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:12 am–6:39 pm 11 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:10–3:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Santa Cruz del Sur there is high tide at 1:13 pm (0.8 ft) and low tides at 6:15 am and 7:29 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:44 am. The sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 6:39 pm: 11 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:47 am to 3:47 am and from 2:19 pm to 4:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph). Light drizzle, 79 °F.
Fishing in Santa Cruz del Sur today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:29 pm
- Minor period 8:19–9:19 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 6:39 pm, golden hour from 6:08 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 pm to 8:30 pm, combines the 7:29 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:10 pm to 1:30 pm, with the 1:13 pm high tide and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:10 am to 7:10 am, with the 6:15 am low tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
Beach day in Santa Cruz del Sur
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Feels like 94 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 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 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:15 am
Low tide at 6:15 am and 7:29 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:13 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with rain.
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Tides in Santa Cruz del Sur
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:15 am -1.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:13 pm 0.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 7:29 pm -0.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 4 min to high tide at 12:44 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 1:13 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.8 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 (-1.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 came from October 24 to 26 (coefficient 98, 1.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 16 to 17 (coefficient 32, 0.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:12 am · 6:39 pm | Low tide 6:15 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 1:13 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:29 pm · -0.4 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 1:47 am · 2:19 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:13 am · 6:38 pm | High tide 12:44 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:09 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 2:13 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:37 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 78 | 84% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:24 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:13 am · 6:38 pm | High tide 1:50 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:12 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 3:21 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 9:56 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 74% | Major periods 3:56 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:14 am · 6:37 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:26 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 4:34 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 59 | 63% | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:14 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:50 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 4:44 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:25 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:15 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 5:22 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:13 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 5:43 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 41% | Major periods 5:49 am · 6:14 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:15 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 12:17 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 6:32 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:24 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 6:32 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 75 | 30% | Major periods 6:37 am · 7:01 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
Santa Cruz del Sur has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.1 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 Santa Cruz del Sur
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.0 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 (+1.6 °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 8:40 pm (local time).
Surf in Santa Cruz del Sur today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (low tide at 7:29 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:50 am · sunrise 7:12 am · sunset 6:39 pm · last light 7:01 pm
- Tide: low 6:15 am (-1.0 ft), high 1:13 pm (0.8 ft) and low 7:29 pm (-0.4 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 85.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Santa Cruz del Sur today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:13 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:40 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 2 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:52 pm (11:20 pm–12:20 am), low tide 6:15 am (5:50–6:30 am), high tide 1:13 pm (12:50–1:40 pm) and low tide 7:29 pm (7:00–8:00 pm)
- 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: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:01 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current, though with tidal current.
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 Santa Cruz del Sur.
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Weather in Santa Cruz del Sur
Now in Santa Cruz del Sur
- Low / high
- 77 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.32 in · 93%
- Clouds
- 41%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light showers | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 77° | 77° | 77° | 80° | 84° | 83° | 82° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 S | 4 SSW | 5 SSW | 5 S | 6 SSE | 4 S | 6 SSW | 5 SW |
| Gusts | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 7 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.05 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 78° 5 SW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 5 S 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 5 SE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 5 SE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 5 SSE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 6 S 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 6 S 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 4 SSW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 77 / 84 °F | 7 mph S | 1.0 ft | 1:13 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 77 / 84 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 12:44 am · 2:13 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 87 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 1:50 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 88 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.6 ft | 3:13 am · 4:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 88 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 3:51 am · 4:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 84 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 5:22 am · 5:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 85 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.2 ft | 6:32 am · 6:32 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 85 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.1 ft | 7:26 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 85 °F | 6 mph S | 0.1 ft | 8:12 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 86 °F | 9 mph S | 1.0 ft | 8:53 am · 8:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 85 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 9:29 am · 8:56 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 82 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 10:04 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 88 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 10:37 am · 9:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 87 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | 11:12 am · 10:26 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 77° / 84° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 73° / 87° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 88° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 73° / 88° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 84° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 0.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 85° 0.1 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.2 °F; normal high: 88 °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 8:40 pm (local time).
The sun in Santa Cruz del Sur
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:24 am
- Full dark 7:28 pm
- Civil dawn 6:50 am
- Civil dusk 7:01 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (56° high)
- Daylight 11 h 26 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:08 pm
- Full dark 7:28 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,569 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Santa Cruz del Sur
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:47–3:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:19–4:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:18–10:18 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 Santa Cruz del Sur
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Santa Cruz del Sur) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.3 mi
- 33 ft deep2.7 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 1.3 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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.
Tides near Santa Cruz del SurTides nearby
All places in Camagüey, A to Z (16) →Santa Cruz del Sur at a glance
- Town or city of about 34,601 people. Coordinates: 20.715° N, 77.996° W.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Metilla (1.6 mi).
Questions about Santa Cruz del SurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Santa Cruz del Sur?
Today in Santa Cruz del Sur there is high tide at 1:13 pm (0.8 ft) and low tides at 6:15 am and 7:29 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Santa Cruz del Sur?
At 6:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Santa Cruz del Sur?
At 7:13 am. First light comes at 6:24 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 1:47–3:47 am, Minor 9:18–10:18 am, Major 2:19–4:19 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Santa Cruz del Sur?
Light showers, from 77 °F to 84 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph) and a 93% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Santa Cruz del Sur?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the south. The water is 85.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz del Sur?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz del Sur is from December to March: highs of 84 °F to 87 °F, about 3 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
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).