Bahía de Caráquez tides today
- Tide now 8.6 ft ↓ falling · low 11:36 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–6:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 86 °F slight · 11.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 4 mph · 80 °F from the WNW, gusts 12 · light drizzle
- Surf today 1.5–2.3 ft Good day · 6/10 · 6:00–6:31 pm
- Sun 6:02 am–6:09 pm 12 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:47 pm
Today in Bahía de Caráquez there are high tides at 4:52 am (8.7 ft) and 5:29 pm (8.7 ft) and low tides at 11:13 am and 11:36 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:36 pm. The sun rises at 6:02 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 12 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:57 am to 2:57 am and from 1:29 pm to 3:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (4 mph). Light drizzle, 80 °F.
Fishing in Bahía de Caráquez today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:29 pm, coefficient 95
- Sunset at 6:09 pm, golden hour from 5:41 pm
- Steady pressure (29.80 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 5:29 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:10 am to 12:10 pm, with the 11:13 am low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Bahía de Caráquez
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 11:13 am: more sand
- Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
- Rain (0.09 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:36 pm
Low tide at 11:13 am and 11:36 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:52 am and 5:29 pm. Coefficient 96 (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
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Tides in Bahía de Caráquez
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:52 am 8.7 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 11:13 am -0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:29 pm 8.7 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Next low tide 11:36 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 42 min to low tide at 11:36 pm.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 4:52 am high tide and 95 for the 5:29 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.6 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 (9.5 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-1.1 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, 9.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 33, 4.0 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 | 6:02 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 4:52 am · 8.7 ft | Low tide 11:13 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 5:29 pm · 8.7 ft | Low tide 11:36 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 96 | 91% | Major periods 12:57 am · 1:29 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:01 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 5:35 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 6:16 pm · 8.5 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 83% | Major periods 2:01 am · 2:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:01 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 12:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:23 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 12:46 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 7:08 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 85 | 74% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:38 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 6:01 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 1:19 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 7:16 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 1:40 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:07 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:01 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 2:22 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 8:19 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 2:44 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:15 pm · 7.4 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:01 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 3:36 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:35 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 3:57 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:30 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 57 | 41% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:01 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 4:57 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:59 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 5:16 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:42 pm · 7.3 ft | Coef. 57 | 30% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:11 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
Tides from the Rio Chone station (NOAA), 1.3 mi from Bahía de Caráquez. Times and heights are its predictions. 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 Bahía de Caráquez
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Sunday 1: 2.6 ft with a period of 13 s, from the west-southwest (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 (+9.1 °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 5:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Bahía de Caráquez today
Surf today
Good- 1.5–2.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.4 ft swell at 13 s from the west-southwest, long-period and powerful
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:36 pm)
- Light: First light 5:40 am · sunrise 6:02 am · sunset 6:09 pm · last light 6:31 pm
- Tide: high 4:52 am (8.7 ft), low 11:13 am (-0.9 ft), high 5:29 pm (8.7 ft) and low 11:36 pm (0.3 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–86.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 62 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 6:31 pm, has a clean swell and glassy water. 6:00 am to 10:00 am also works, with a clean swell and glassy water.
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 Bahía de Caráquez today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (11:13 am): little current from 10:58 am to 11:30 am
- 1.2 ft swell at 13 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:52 am (4:37–5:10 am), low tide 11:13 am (10:58–11:30 am), high tide 5:29 pm (5:10–5:50 pm) and low tide 11:36 pm (11:20–11:51 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.85 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.3–86.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 11:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, 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 Bahía de Caráquez.
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Weather in Bahía de Caráquez
Now in Bahía de Caráquez
- Low / high
- 78 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.30 in · 97%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 14
- 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). 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 | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 78° | 78° | 79° | 83° | 84° | 82° | 80° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 S | 1 S | 4 SSE | 2 WSW | 8 W | 9 W | 4 WNW | 1 S |
| Gusts | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.04 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 6:00 pm 80° 4 WNW 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 1 S 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 3 ESE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 6 SE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 5 SE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 2 S 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 6 WNW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 7 W 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 78 / 85 °F | 9 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | 4:52 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 77 / 85 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 5:35 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 83 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | 6:23 am · 7:08 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 83 °F | 10 mph W | 2.5 ft | 7:16 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 84 °F | 10 mph W | 2.6 ft | 8:19 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 82 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 9:35 am · 10:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 84 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | 10:59 am · 11:42 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 82 °F | 10 mph WSW | 2.3 ft | 12:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 82 °F | 10 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 12:45 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 84 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.7 ft | 1:38 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 85 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | 2:23 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 83 °F | 10 mph W | 2.6 ft | 3:02 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 84 °F | 5 mph N | 2.8 ft | 3:39 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 84 °F | 10 mph W | 3.0 ft | 4:14 am · 4:51 pm |
- Thu 29 Light showers 77° / 85° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 76° / 83° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 76° / 83° 2.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 77° / 84° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 76° / 82° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 76° / 84° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 76° / 82° 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. 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: much warmer, much wetter and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (84 °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 5:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Bahía de Caráquez
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:16 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 5:40 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (77° high)
- Daylight 12 h 8 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,405 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bahía de Caráquez
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:57–2:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:29–3:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:41–8:41 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:17–9:17 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 Bahía de Caráquez
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.9 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1,200 ft from Bahía de Caráquez) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.2 mi
- 33 ft deep2.9 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 2.2 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 2.9 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Punta Bellaca 2.0 mi southwest
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 12 s · Fl(2) W 12s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 131 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 23 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Bahía de CaráquezTides nearby
- San Vicente1.4 mi
- Napo2.4 mi
- Canoa9.7 mi
- San Clemente13 mi
- San Jacinto14 mi
- Manta32 mi
- San Mateo36 mi
- Santa Marianita40 mi
- San Lorenzo46 mi
- Río Seco49 mi
Bahía de Caráquez at a glance
- Town or city of about 37,056 people. Coordinates: 0.600° S, 80.424° W.
- It is 32 mi northeast of Manta, the main place in Manabí. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Manta.
- The nearest tide station, Rio Chone, is 1.3 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Bahía de CaráquezQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bahía de Caráquez?
Today in Bahía de Caráquez there are high tides at 4:52 am (8.7 ft) and 5:29 pm (8.7 ft) and low tides at 11:13 am and 11:36 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Bahía de Caráquez?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bahía de Caráquez?
At 6:01 am. First light comes at 5:15 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 12:57–2:57 am, Minor 7:41–8:41 am, Major 1:29–3:29 pm, Minor 8:17–9:17 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bahía de Caráquez?
Light showers, from 78 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (4 mph) and a 97% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bahía de Caráquez?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 11.5 s from the west. The water is 86.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bahía de Caráquez?
The best time to visit Bahía de Caráquez is from July to November: highs of 83 °F to 84 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 2 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 Chone (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).