Puerto Quetzal tides today
- Tide now 5.5 ft ↓ falling · low 10:13 pm (0.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:10–11:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 3.9 ft · 87 °F slight · 12.3 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 83 °F from the SW, gusts 8 · overcast
- Surf today 2.2–3.3 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 5:00–5:59 pm
- Sun 5:57 am–5:37 pm 11 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:58 pm
Today in Puerto Quetzal there are high tides at 3:46 am (7.6 ft) and 4:14 pm (6.5 ft) and low tides at 10:12 am and 10:13 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:13 pm. The sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 5:37 pm: 11 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:41 am to 2:41 am and from 1:12 pm to 3:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (2 mph). Overcast, 83 °F.
Fishing in Puerto Quetzal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:14 pm, coefficient 93
- Major period 1:12–3:12 pm
- Sunset at 5:37 pm, golden hour from 5:08 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 5:10 pm, combines the 4:14 pm high tide, a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:10 am to 11:10 am, with the 10:12 am low tide and some swell. Also good from 9:10 pm to 11:10 pm, with the 10:13 pm low tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: mahi-mahi, blue shark and yellowfin tuna. What you can catch
Beach day in Puerto Quetzal
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Almost no wind
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 10:12 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:13 pm
Low tide at 10:12 am and 10:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:46 am and 4:14 pm. Coefficient 93 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 86 °F and low tide at 10:12 am, though with some waves.
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 Puerto Quetzal
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- Playa Pública Puerto San José 1.8 mi · W
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Tides in Puerto Quetzal
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:46 am 7.6 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 10:12 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:14 pm 6.5 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Next low tide 10:13 pm 0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 19 min to low tide at 10:13 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 3:46 am high tide and 93 for the 4:14 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 7.0 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 June 16 (7.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (0.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 28 to 30 (coefficient 93, 7.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 40, 2.9 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 · 5:37 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 10:12 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 10:13 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 93 | 91% | Major periods 12:41 am · 1:12 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:57 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 4:34 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 10:58 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:01 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 93 | 83% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:57 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 5:23 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 11:46 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:51 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 11:55 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 91 | 73% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:58 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 6:14 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 12:37 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:46 pm · 6.4 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 63% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:58 am · 5:35 pm | Low tide 12:52 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:08 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 1:31 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 7:45 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 77 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:58 am · 5:35 pm | Low tide 1:55 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:07 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 2:30 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 8:49 pm · 6.2 ft | Coef. 70 | 40% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 5:35 pm | Low tide 3:03 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 9:11 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 3:32 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 9:55 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 64 | 30% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 pm | Low |
▲ 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 Puerto Quetzal station (TICON-4), 0.2 mi from Puerto Quetzal. 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 Puerto Quetzal
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 4.5 ft with a period of 14 s, from the southwest (moderate).
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 (+1.9 °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 Puerto Quetzal today
Surf today
Fair- 2.5–3.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.1 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:12 am)
- Light: First light 5:35 am · sunrise 5:57 am · sunset 5:37 pm · last light 5:59 pm
- Tide: high 3:46 am (7.6 ft), low 10:12 am (0.6 ft), high 4:14 pm (6.5 ft) and low 10:13 pm (0.9 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 85.8 °F–86.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 99 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 5:59 pm can also work, with a good size and 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 Puerto Quetzal today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (4:14 pm): little current from 3:50 pm to 4:40 pm
- 2.8 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:46 am (3:20–4:10 am), low tide 10:12 am (9:50–10:30 am), high tide 4:14 pm (3:50–4:40 pm) and low tide 10:13 pm (9:50–10:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.8 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.8–86.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:59 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 9:40 am to 11:10 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, 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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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.
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Weather in Puerto Quetzal
Now in Puerto Quetzal
- Low / high
- 72 / 91 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 14%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Poor · 66
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 76° | 74° | 72° | 85° | 91° | 87° | 83° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNW | 5 NNW | 3 NNE | 1 ESE | 4 SSW | 8 WSW | 2 SW | 3 WNW |
| Gusts | 6 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 7 | 6 |
| Waves | 4.1 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 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 |
- 6:00 pm 83° 2 SW 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 3 WNW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 3 NNW 3.9 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 5 NNW 3.9 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 3 NW 3.9 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 2 NNW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 90° 6 SSW 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 4 SW 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 72 / 91 °F | 9 mph W | 4.1 ft | 3:46 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 73 / 90 °F | 6 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 4:34 am · 5:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 90 °F | 7 mph WNW | 4.0 ft | 5:23 am · 5:51 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 90 °F | 6 mph W | 4.5 ft | 6:14 am · 6:46 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 93 °F | 8 mph W | 4.5 ft | 7:08 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 91 °F | 8 mph W | 4.4 ft | 8:07 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph WSW | 4.2 ft | 9:11 am · 9:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 89 °F | 5 mph NW | 3.8 ft | 10:19 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 89 °F | 6 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | 11:27 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 87 °F | 7 mph SE | 4.1 ft | 12:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 90 °F | 4 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | 12:49 am · 1:24 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 90 °F | 5 mph NW | 3.9 ft | 1:37 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 70 / 92 °F | 7 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 2:21 am · 2:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 95 °F | 9 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 3:04 am · 3:37 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 73° / 90° 3.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 74° / 90° 4.0 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 74° / 90° 4.5 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 72° / 93° 4.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 91° 4.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 75° / 85° 4.2 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 72° / 89° 3.8 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 temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (91 °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 Puerto Quetzal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:10 am
- Full dark 6:24 pm
- Civil dawn 5:35 am
- Civil dusk 5:59 pm
- Solar noon 11:47 am (63° high)
- Daylight 11 h 40 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:08 pm
- Full dark 6:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,703 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Puerto Quetzal
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:41–2:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:12–3:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:55–8:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:28–8:28 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 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 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 Puerto Quetzal
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle Zeta Gas de Guatemala 0.5 mi
- Empresa Portuaria Quetzal 0.6 mi
- Jetty 0.1 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Pez Vela 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Automarina 0.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 500 ft from shore.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep120 ft
- 33 ft deep500 ft
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 28 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 500 ft and 66 ft at 0.55 mi from shore.
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
Entrance Range, front 0.3 mi west
- Light
- Quick white flashes (about 60 a minute) · Q W
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 43 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Puerto Quetzal Lighthouse (0.4 mi northeast), Range Rear Puerto Quetzal Lighthouse (0.5 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Puerto QuetzalTides nearby
- Puerta de Hierro1.1 mi
- Puerto San José2.2 mi
- Iztapa5.4 mi
- Puerto Viejo5.4 mi
- Otacingo8.7 mi
- San Isidro Botón Blanco9.7 mi
- Monterrico21 mi
- Sipacate24 mi
- San José Rama Blanca30 mi
- San José Buena Vista33 mi
Puerto Quetzal at a glance
- Harbor. Coordinates: 13.921° N, 90.787° W.
- It is 2.2 mi east of Puerto San José, the main place in Escuintla. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Puerto San José.
- The nearest tide station, Puerto Quetzal, is 0.2 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Puerto QuetzalQuestions
What time is high tide today in Puerto Quetzal?
Today in Puerto Quetzal there are high tides at 3:46 am (7.6 ft) and 4:14 pm (6.5 ft) and low tides at 10:12 am and 10:13 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Puerto Quetzal?
At 5:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:59 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Puerto Quetzal?
At 5:57 am. First light comes at 5:10 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 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 12:41–2:41 am, Minor 7:55–8:55 am, Major 1:12–3:12 pm, Minor 7:28–8:28 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Puerto Quetzal?
Overcast, from 72 °F to 91 °F, with a light air from the southwest (2 mph) and a 14% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Puerto Quetzal?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 12.3 s from the south-southwest. The water is 86.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Quetzal?
The best time to visit Puerto Quetzal is from December to February: highs of 91 °F to 93 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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: Puerto Quetzal 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).