Sánchez tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↓ falling · low 3:33 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–4:20 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.5 ft · 88 °F slight · 10.3 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 77 °F from the SE, gusts 12 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:37 am–6:07 pm 11 h 29 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:18 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:40–11:30 am average day · 6/10
Today in Sánchez there are high tides at 10:08 am (4.4 ft) and 9:16 pm (2.2 ft) and low tides at 2:42 am and 4:51 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:33 am. The sun rises at 6:37 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 11 h 29 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:12 am to 3:12 am and from 1:44 pm to 3:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph). Mainly clear, 77 °F.
Fishing in Sánchez today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:42 am
- Major period 1:12–3:12 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 3:10 am, combines the 2:42 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 9:10 am to 11:10 am, with the 10:08 am high tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 8:20 pm to 10:20 pm, with the 9:16 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Sánchez
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 94 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 3.9 ft waves
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 4:51 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 88 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:42 am
Low tide at 2:42 am and 4:51 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:08 am and 9:16 pm.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 88 °F and low tide at 4:51 pm, though with a chance of rain. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 88 °F, though with clouds and 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 Sánchez
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- Playa Cosón 4.6 mi · N
- Playa Jackson 5.3 mi · NW
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Tides in Sánchez
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:42 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:08 am 4.4 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 4:51 pm 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:16 pm 2.2 ft · coef. 83
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 40 min to low tide at 3:33 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 10:08 am high tide and 83 for the 9:16 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.5 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 October 28 (4.4 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.1 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 86, 4.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 44, 2.8 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 | 6:37 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 2:42 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:08 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 4:51 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 9:16 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:12 am · 1:44 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:38 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 3:33 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:03 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 5:51 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 10:07 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:49 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:38 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 4:29 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:02 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:06 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:21 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:39 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 5:31 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:03 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 7:42 pm · 1.4 ft | — | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:39 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 12:17 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 6:36 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:04 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 8:33 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 72 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:21 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:40 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:43 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 70 | 41% | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:39 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:40 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 3:00 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:50 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 71 | 31% | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:26 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Sanchez station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Sánchez. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the San Juan reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Sánchez
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south 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: 4.0 ft with a period of 11 s, from the north-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 (+1.8 °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 11:52 pm (local time).
Diving in Sánchez today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (10:08 am): little current from 9:53 am to 10:23 am
- 3.8 ft swell at 10 s from the north-northeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:42 am (2:27–2:57 am), high tide 10:08 am (9:53–10:23 am), low tide 4:51 pm (4:36–5:10 pm) and high tide 9:16 pm (9:00–9:31 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.8 ft at 10 s) and rain (0.56 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 87.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 10:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 5:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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
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Weather in Sánchez
Now in Sánchez
- Low / high
- 76 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.31 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 24%
- Humidity
- 98%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Heavy drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 76° | 76° | 76° | 79° | 85° | 88° | 84° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 S | 1 SE | 3 SE | 4 SSE | 7 SSE | 8 SSE | 7 SSE | 4 SSE |
| Gusts | 11 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 13 |
| Waves | 3.8 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.04 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 77° 5 SE 3.5 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 3 SSE 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 3 SSE 3.2 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 6 SE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 6 SSE 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 7 SSE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 3 SE 2.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 3 ESE 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 88 °F | 8 mph SSE | 4.0 ft | 10:08 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 86 °F | 8 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 11:03 am · 10:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 86 °F | 2 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 12:02 pm · 11:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 86 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 1:03 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 83 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 12:17 am · 2:04 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 84 °F | 5 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | 1:39 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.7 ft | 3:00 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 84 °F | 5 mph S | 2.7 ft | 4:12 am · 4:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 5 mph S | 2.3 ft | 5:15 am · 5:15 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 86 °F | 6 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | 6:12 am · 5:54 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 89 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | 7:04 am · 6:32 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 87 °F | 6 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 7:51 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 88 °F | 5 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 8:34 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 87 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 9:16 am · 8:22 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 76° / 86° 3.5 ft
- Fri 30 Showers 76° / 86° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 86° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 74° / 83° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 75° / 84° 2.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 85° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 84° 2.7 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 86 °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 11:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Sánchez
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:49 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:15 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 29 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:37 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,137 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sánchez
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:12–3:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:44–3:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:39–9:39 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:48–8:48 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 Sánchez
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Sánchez) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 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. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near SánchezTides nearby
- Las Terrenas7.4 mi
- Arroyo Barril11 mi
- Santa Bárbara de Samaná18 mi
- Nagua19 mi
- Sabana de la Mar19 mi
- Arroyo Salado26 mi
- La Entrada30 mi
- Cabrera34 mi
Sánchez at a glance
- Town or city of about 11,365 people. Coordinates: 19.228° N, 69.614° W.
- It is 18 mi west of Santa Bárbara de Samaná, the main place in Samaná. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Santa Bárbara de Samaná.
- The nearest tide station, Sanchez, is 1.2 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Liberato (2.3 mi), Playa de Maricó (4.8 mi).
Questions about SánchezQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sánchez?
Today in Sánchez there are high tides at 10:08 am (4.4 ft) and 9:16 pm (2.2 ft) and low tides at 2:42 am and 4:51 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Sánchez?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sánchez?
At 6:38 am. First light comes at 5:49 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 1:12–3:12 am, Minor 8:39–9:39 am, Major 1:44–3:44 pm, Minor 7:48–8:48 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sánchez?
Heavy drizzle, from 76 °F to 88 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sánchez?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 10.3 s from the north-northeast. The water is 87.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sánchez?
The best time to visit Sánchez is from January to April: highs of 82 °F to 85 °F, about 6 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
Tide: NOAA station Sanchez (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).