Sabana Grande de Palenque tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↓ falling · low 2:49 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–4:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–11:00 am Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 85 °F slight · 5.8 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 80 °F from the S, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 1.6–2.5 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 5:00–6:32 pm
- Sun 6:39 am–6:10 pm 11 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:22 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:22 pm
Today in Sabana Grande de Palenque there is high tide at 3:03 pm (1.2 ft) and low tide at 1:54 am. Tide coefficient 114. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:49 am. The sun rises at 6:39 am and sets at 6:10 pm: 11 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:22 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:15 am to 3:15 am and from 1:46 pm to 3:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (2 mph). Partly cloudy, 80 °F.
Fishing in Sabana Grande de Palenque today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:03 pm, coefficient 114
- Major period 1:46–3:46 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 114 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 3:03 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:10 am to 2:50 am, with the 1:54 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: swordfish, lane snapper and yellowtail snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Sabana Grande de Palenque
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. 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 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:54 am
Low tide at 1:54 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:03 pm. Coefficient 114 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Sabana Grande de Palenque
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- Cocolandia 2.2 mi · SW
- Playa Pato 3.5 mi · SW
- Playa Najayo 3.8 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- 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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Tides in Sabana Grande de Palenque
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:54 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:03 pm 1.2 ft · coef. 114
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 8 h 49 min to low tide at 2:49 am.
Tide coefficient 114 for the 3:03 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 27 (1.2 ft) and the lowest, on January 1 (-0.7 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come on October 29 (coefficient 117, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 23, 0.5 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 | 6:39 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 1:54 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 3:03 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 114 | 91% | Major periods 1:15 am · 1:46 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:39 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 2:49 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 4:21 pm · 1.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 84% | Major periods 2:18 am · 2:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:39 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:22 pm · 1.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 74% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:40 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 5:00 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:20 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 103 | 63% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:40 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 6:12 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:41 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 90 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:41 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 7:26 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 9:44 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 41% | Major periods 6:16 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:41 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 5:59 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:42 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:17 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:03 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 59 | 31% | Major periods 7:05 am · 7:28 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
Sabana Grande de Palenque has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Santo Domingo (NOAA), 22 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Galveston reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Sabana Grande de Palenque
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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: 3.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the 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 (+1.6 °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 6:00 pm (local time).
Surf in Sabana Grande de Palenque today
Surf today
Poor- 1.9–3.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.8 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 3:03 pm)
- Light: First light 6:16 am · sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 6:10 pm · last light 6:32 pm
- Tide: low 1:54 am (-0.1 ft) and high 3:03 pm (1.2 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 84.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 36 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:16 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 6:32 pm can also work, with glassy water, 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 Sabana Grande de Palenque today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (3:03 pm): little current from 1:40 pm to 3:30 pm
- 2.5 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 1:54 am (1:39–3:00 am) and high tide 3:03 pm (1:40–3:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 5 s) and rain (0.71 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:32 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:22 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also good from 12:20 pm to 1:30 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 Sabana Grande de Palenque
Now in Sabana Grande de Palenque
- Low / high
- 74 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.26 in · 98%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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). 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 | Drizzle | Overcast | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 75° | 74° | 75° | 80° | 84° | 83° | 80° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 N | 5 NNE | 6 NNE | 4 NE | 6 SE | 6 S | 2 S | 3 NNW |
| Gusts | 6 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 80° 2 S 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 3 NNW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 3 NNE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 3 NE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 4 NNE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 5 ENE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 7 E 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 6 ESE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 84 °F | 6 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 3:03 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 84 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 4:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 86 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.7 ft | 9:22 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 88 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.7 ft | 9:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 82 °F | 10 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 7:41 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 7:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 79 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 5:59 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 82 °F | 4 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 8:01 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 84 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 9:33 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 83 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 10:49 am · 8:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 11:51 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 12:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 84 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 1:29 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 86 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 2:16 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 74° / 84° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 74° / 88° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 77° / 82° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 76° / 85° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 75° / 79° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 82° 2.2 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 rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.4 °F; normal high: 90 °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 6:00 pm (local time).
The sun in Sabana Grande de Palenque
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:50 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 31 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:40 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,101 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sabana Grande de Palenque
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:15–3:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:46–3:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:39–9:39 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:52–8:52 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 Sabana Grande de Palenque
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Sabana Grande de Palenque.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Sabana Grande de Palenque) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 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. 33 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (0.95 mi): for deeper dives, 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: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Sabana Grande de PalenqueTides nearby
- Nizao4.2 mi
- San Gregorio de Nigua10 mi
- Baní12 mi
- Bajos de Haina13 mi
- El Carril15 mi
- Matanzas18 mi
- Bella Vista19 mi
- La Julia20 mi
- Santo Domingo22 mi
- San Carlos22 mi
Sabana Grande de Palenque at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,809 people. Coordinates: 18.263° N, 70.148° W.
- It is 13 mi southwest of Bajos de Haina, the main place in San Cristóbal. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Bajos de Haina.
- The nearest tide station, Santo Domingo, is 22 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Palenque (2.6 mi), Playa Najayo (3.8 mi).
Questions about Sabana Grande de PalenqueQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sabana Grande de Palenque?
Today in Sabana Grande de Palenque there is high tide at 3:03 pm (1.2 ft) and low tide at 1:54 am. Tide coefficient 114.
What time is sunset today in Sabana Grande de Palenque?
At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sabana Grande de Palenque?
At 6:39 am. First light comes at 5:51 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 1:15–3:15 am, Minor 8:39–9:39 am, Major 1:46–3:46 pm, Minor 7:52–8:52 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sabana Grande de Palenque?
Drizzle, from 74 °F to 84 °F, with a light air from the south (2 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sabana Grande de Palenque?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the southeast. The water is 85.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sabana Grande de Palenque?
The best time to visit Sabana Grande de Palenque is from December to March: highs of 86 °F to 89 °F, about 3 rainy days 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
Tide: NOAA station Santo Domingo (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).