La Ciénaga today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00 am–1:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 85 °F slight · 6.0 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 83 °F from the SE, gusts 8 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:42 am–6:14 pm 11 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:27 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:27 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in La Ciénaga the sun rises at 6:42 am and sets at 6:14 pm: 11 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:27 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:19 am to 3:19 am and from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph). Mainly clear, 83 °F.
Fishing in La Ciénaga today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:50–3:50 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: swordfish, yellowtail snapper and bigeye tuna. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for La Ciénaga, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in La Ciénaga
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- 63% chance of rain
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 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 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for La Ciénaga, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with a chance of rain.
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 La Ciénaga
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- Playa Baoruco 1.0 mi · NE
- Parking
- San Rafael 3.5 mi · SW
- Parking
- Playa Quemaito 4.5 mi · NE
- 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
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Webcams near La Ciénaga
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Tides in La Ciénaga
Tides in La Ciénaga: not available yet
There is no tide station near La Ciénaga, 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 Azua · 36 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at La Ciénaga
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
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-southeast (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 (+1.3 °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 6:59 pm (local time).
Surf in La Ciénaga today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.5 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:20 am · sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 6:14 pm · last light 6:36 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 84.6 °F–85.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 29 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 6:20 am to 10:00 am can also work, with a good size, 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 La Ciénaga today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.6 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 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: fair. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 5 s) and rain (1.17 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.6–85.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:27 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for La Ciénaga, 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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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 La Ciénaga
Now in La Ciénaga
- Low / high
- 81 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.12 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 40%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 13
- 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 82° | 82° | 82° | 82° | 82° | 82° | 83° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 ESE | 8 ENE | 7 NE | 8 ENE | 4 E | 4 SSW | 4 SSE | 5 ESE |
| Gusts | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 6:00 pm 83° 4 SSE 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 5 ESE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 2 ENE 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 79° 3 NNE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 5 NE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 7 NNE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 6 ENE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 5 ENE 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 81 / 83 °F | 9 mph E | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 79 / 83 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 82 / 83 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 82 / 85 °F | 17 mph NE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 81 / 85 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 81 / 83 °F | 8 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 79 / 83 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 80 / 83 °F | 5 mph E | 2.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 81 / 83 °F | 10 mph S | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 81 / 83 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 82 / 85 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 83 / 85 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 82 / 84 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 82 / 84 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.4 ft |
- Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 79° / 83° 2.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 82° / 83° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 82° / 85° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 81° / 85° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 81° / 83° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 79° / 83° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 80° / 83° 2.3 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.7 °F; normal high: 89 °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 6:59 pm (local time).
The sun in La Ciénaga
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:54 am
- Full dark 7:02 pm
- Civil dawn 6:20 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:28 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 32 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:44 pm
- Full dark 7:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,036 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Ciénaga
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:19–3:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:50–3:50 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:42–9:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:57–8:57 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 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 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 La Ciénaga
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of La Ciénaga.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from La Ciénaga) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,300 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep0.45 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 0.35 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.
Tides near La CiénagaTides nearby
All places in Barahona, A to Z (15) →La Ciénaga at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,875 people. Coordinates: 18.069° N, 71.107° W.
- It is 9.7 mi south of Santa Cruz de Barahona, the main place in Barahona. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Santa Cruz de Barahona.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about La CiénagaQuestions
What time is sunset today in La Ciénaga?
At 6:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Ciénaga?
At 6:43 am. First light comes at 5:54 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 1:19–3:19 am, Minor 8:42–9:42 am, Major 1:50–3:50 pm, Minor 7:57–8:57 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in La Ciénaga?
Drizzle, from 81 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in La Ciénaga?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the east-southeast. The water is 85.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Ciénaga?
The best time to visit La Ciénaga is from December to March: highs of 86 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 7 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).