San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas tides today
- Tide now 10.0 ft ↑ rising · high 5:28 pm (10.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–1:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 88 °F smooth · 7.8 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 78 °F from the E, gusts 7 · heavy drizzle
- Sun 5:57 am–6:01 pm 12 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:37 pm
- Best time to dive 5:00–6:00 pm great day · 9/10
Today in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas there are high tides at 4:51 am (10.2 ft) and 5:28 pm (10.2 ft) and low tides at 11:12 am and 11:35 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:28 pm. The sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 12 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:51 am to 2:51 am and from 1:22 pm to 3:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the east (3 mph). Heavy drizzle, 78 °F.
Fishing in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:28 pm, coefficient 95
- Sunset at 6:01 pm, golden hour from 5:33 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:28 pm high tide and sunset. Also good from 11:30 am to 12:10 pm, with the 11:12 am low tide and a light onshore breeze.
Beach day in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 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 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–12:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:35 pm
Low tide at 11:12 am and 11:35 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:51 am and 5:28 pm. Coefficient 96 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F, though with clouds.
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Beaches near San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
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Tides in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:51 am 10.2 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 11:12 am -1.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:28 pm 10.2 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 11:35 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 31 min to high tide at 5:28 pm.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 4:51 am high tide and 95 for the 5:28 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.2 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 February 3 (11.1 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-1.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 27 to 28 (coefficient 96, 11.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 33, 4.8 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 | 5:57 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 4:51 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 11:12 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 10.2 ft | Low tide 11:35 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 96 | 91% | Major periods 12:51 am · 1:22 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:57 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 5:34 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 11:56 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 6:15 pm · 10.0 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 83% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:57 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 12:23 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:22 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 12:45 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 7:07 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 85 | 74% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:57 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 1:18 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 7:15 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 1:39 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:06 pm · 9.0 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:31 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:57 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 2:21 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 8:18 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 2:43 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:14 pm · 8.6 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:59 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:57 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 3:35 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 9:34 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 3:56 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 8.4 ft | Coef. 57 | 41% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:57 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 4:56 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:58 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 5:15 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:41 pm · 8.5 ft | Coef. 57 | 30% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 pm | Low |
▲ 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
San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Rio Santiago (NOAA), 20 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 La Libertad reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north 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 Monday 2: 1.0 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.1 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 (+7.8 °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 4:58 pm (local time).
Diving in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (11:12 am): little current from 10:57 am to 11:27 am
- 0.5 ft swell at 10 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:51 am (4:36–5:06 am), low tide 11:12 am (10:57–11:27 am), high tide 5:28 pm (5:13–5:43 pm) and low tide 11:35 pm (11:20–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.06 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 87.3–88.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:23 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 11:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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 San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas.
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Weather in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
Now in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
- Low / high
- 76 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.78 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 99%
- Dew pointDew point
- 78 °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). 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 | Showers | Drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Drizzle | Light showers | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 76° | 76° | 76° | 84° | 87° | 82° | 78° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SE | 3 SSE | 2 SSE | 1 S | 5 NW | 2 NNE | 3 E | 3 E |
| Gusts | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 7 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.12 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.09 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 78° 3 E 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 3 E 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 1 SE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 2 SW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 2 S 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 2 S 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 4 W 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 5 W 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 87 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 4:51 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 75 / 87 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.9 ft | 5:34 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.0 ft | 6:22 am · 7:07 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 80 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 7:15 am · 8:06 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 85 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 8:18 am · 9:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 81 °F | 3 mph S | 1.0 ft | 9:34 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 86 °F | 5 mph W | 0.9 ft | 10:58 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 86 °F | 5 mph N | 0.7 ft | 12:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 86 °F | 3 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 12:44 am · 1:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 85 °F | 5 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 1:37 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 91 °F | 4 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 2:22 am · 2:56 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 87 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.2 ft | 3:01 am · 3:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 87 °F | 5 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 3:38 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 89 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 4:13 am · 4:50 pm |
- Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 75° / 87° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 75° / 85° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 74° / 80° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 74° / 85° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 73° / 81° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 74° / 86° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 74° / 86° 0.7 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F; normal high: 85 °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 4:58 pm (local time).
The sun in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:11 am
- Full dark 6:47 pm
- Civil dawn 5:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:23 pm
- Solar noon 11:59 am (75° high)
- Daylight 12 h 4 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 6:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,513 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:51–2:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:22–3:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:38–8:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:07–9:07 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 San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas.
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Tides near San Lorenzo de EsmeraldasTides nearby
- Tambillo4.1 mi
- San Francisco5.1 mi
- Tatabrero5.5 mi
- Pampanal de Bolívar6.1 mi
- San Pedro7.6 mi
- Santa Rosa7.9 mi
- Limones11 mi
- Vargas Torres13 mi
- Restrepo14 mi
- Tumaco35 mi
San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas at a glance
- Town or city of about 20,209 people. Coordinates: 1.286° N, 78.835° W.
- It is 61 mi east of Esmeraldas, the main place in Esmeraldas. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 4 min earlier than in Esmeraldas.
- The nearest tide station, Rio Santiago, is 20 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about San Lorenzo de EsmeraldasQuestions
What time is high tide today in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas?
Today in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas there are high tides at 4:51 am (10.2 ft) and 5:28 pm (10.2 ft) and low tides at 11:12 am and 11:35 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas?
At 5:57 am. First light comes at 5:11 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 12:51–2:51 am, Minor 7:38–8:38 am, Major 1:22–3:22 pm, Minor 8:07–9:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas?
Showers, from 76 °F to 87 °F, with a light air from the east (3 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 7.8 s from the west-northwest. The water is 88.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas?
The best time to visit San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas is from July to September: highs of 85 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 3 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 Rio Santiago (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).