Sainte-Marie-Plage tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 3:50 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–4:00 pm Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 68 °F slight · 3.2 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 62 °F from the WNW, gusts 17 · clear
- Sun 7:17 am–5:46 pm 10 h 29 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:01 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Sainte-Marie-Plage there are high tides at 9:26 am (1.3 ft) and 9:10 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 3:11 am and 4:43 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:50 am. The sun rises at 7:17 am and sets at 5:46 pm: 10 h 29 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:09 am to 3:09 am and from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (9 mph). Clear, 62 °F.
Fishing in Sainte-Marie-Plage today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Sunset at 5:46 pm, golden hour from 5:06 pm
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:20 pm, combines sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: common two-banded seabream, white seabream, salema and common octopus. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Sainte-Marie-Plage, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Sainte-Marie-Plage
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 68 °F (cool)
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 68 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Sainte-Marie-Plage has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Sainte-Marie-Plage
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- Canet 0.8 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Nudity allowed
- Plage du Sardinal 1.0 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage de la jetée 1.7 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage du Roussillon 1.9 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage centrale 2.2 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage du grand large 2.4 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage Torreilles 2.7 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage de la Marenda 2.8 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the French Ministry of Health (baignades.sante.gouv.fr).
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Tides in Sainte-Marie-Plage
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:11 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:26 am 1.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:43 pm 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:10 pm 1.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 53 min to low tide at 3:50 am.
In Sainte-Marie-Plage the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on November 27 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 3 (0.1 ft).
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:17 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 3:11 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:26 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 4:43 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:10 pm · 1.1 ft | 93% | Major periods 1:09 am · 1:40 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:18 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:13 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:49 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:49 pm · 1.0 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:13 am · 2:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:19 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 1.0 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:17 am · 3:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 5:30 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:00 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:09 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 0.9 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:20 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:22 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 6:38 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:23 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 12:30 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:48 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:41 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · 0.7 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:24 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 0.6 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:26 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). 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 Port-Vendres station (TICON-4), 15 mi from Sainte-Marie-Plage. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Sainte-Marie-Plage
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 66.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.5 °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 10:57 pm (local time).
Surf in Sainte-Marie-Plage today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:48 am · sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 5:46 pm · last light 6:15 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 67.8 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 8 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Sainte-Marie-Plage today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the west: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 67.8 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:15 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, combines little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, with little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, with little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
In Sainte-Marie-Plage the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- Font Estramar 10 mi
- Alice Robert 10 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Centre De Plongée Le Poulpe 5.1 mi
- Barcares Plongee 6.2 mi
- Aquaplanet Diving 7.3 mi
- Lagune Plongee 7.5 mi
- Odyssub 8.0 mi
- Dom Tek Plongée 9.0 mi
- Leucate Plongée 10 mi
- La sirene plongee argelès 11 mi
- L'horizon Bleu, Amandine Spearfishing 12 mi
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 Sainte-Marie-Plage
Now in Sainte-Marie-Plage
- Low / high
- 62 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 52%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- Low · mugwort
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: −0.04 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 68° | 70° | 68° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 NW | 15 WNW | 16 WNW | 16 NW | 19 NW | 19 NW | 14 NNW | 12 NW |
| Gusts | 26 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.7 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 60° 6 WSW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 6 WSW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 4 WSW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 57° 4 W 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 9 NNE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 62° 5 ENE 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 2 NNE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 4 W 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 62 / 70 °F | 20 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 64 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 64 °F | 10 mph N | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 65 °F | 6 mph W | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 67 °F | 17 mph NW | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 62 °F | 19 mph NW | 3.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 56 °F | 22 mph NW | 3.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 59 °F | 12 mph NNW | 6.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 61 °F | 14 mph E | 6.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 62 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 63 °F | 14 mph SE | 5.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 64 °F | 19 mph SE | 5.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 66 °F | 21 mph SSE | 6.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 68 °F | 17 mph S | 5.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 56° / 64° 1.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 64° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 65° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 49° / 67° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 48° / 62° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 49° / 56° 3.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 52° / 59° 6.3 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 on Saturday 31. 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, warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °F; normal high: 66 °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 10:57 pm (local time).
The sun in Sainte-Marie-Plage
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:48 pm
- Civil dawn 6:48 am
- Civil dusk 6:15 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (34° high)
- Daylight 10 h 29 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
- Full dark 6:48 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,068 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sainte-Marie-Plage
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:09–3:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:40–3:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:46–10:46 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:31–7:31 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 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 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 Sainte-Marie-Plage
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Catana 1.4 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetée nord 1.5 mi
- Jetée sud 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Port de Plaisance - Saint-Ange 5.4 mi
- Port de Canet-en-Roussillon 1.4 mi
- Pêche 66 1.7 mi
- L'Ancre de Corail 5.5 mi
- Fuel, Boats Service 1.5 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,250 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (550 ft from Sainte-Marie-Plage) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,250 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,250 ft): 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.7 mi from shore.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Canet-Plage 1.2 mi south
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(4) W 15s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 89 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 79 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Sainte-Marie-PlageTides nearby
- Canet-en-Roussillon2.0 mi
- Le Barcarès4.3 mi
- Saint-Cyprien-Plage6.4 mi
- Argelès-sur-Mer12 mi
- Leucate13 mi
- Collioure14 mi
- Portvendres15 mi
- Banyuls de la Marenda17 mi
- Port-La Nouvelle20 mi
- Cervera de la Marenda21 mi
Sainte-Marie-Plage at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,927 people. Coordinates: 42.725° N, 3.038° E.
- It is 57 mi southwest of Sète, the main place in Occitanie. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 4 min later than in Sète.
- The nearest tide station, Port-Vendres, is 15 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Torreilles Plage (2.7 mi).
Questions about Sainte-Marie-PlageQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sainte-Marie-Plage?
At 5:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sainte-Marie-Plage?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:16 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 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 1:09–3:09 am, Minor 9:46–10:46 am, Major 1:40–3:40 pm, Minor 6:31–7:31 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Sainte-Marie-Plage?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 70 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (9 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sainte-Marie-Plage?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the north-northwest. The water is 67.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sainte-Marie-Plage?
The best time to visit Sainte-Marie-Plage is from June to August: highs of 80 °F to 84 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 10 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: Port-Vendres station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).