La Ceiba tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↓ falling · low 4:07 pm (1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:00–3:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 85 °F slight · 6.7 s from the north
- Wind · air 4 mph · 81 °F from the W, gusts 16 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:43 am–5:19 pm 11 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:37 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:30–11:30 am great day · 10/10
Today in La Ceiba there are high tides at 10:29 am (1.5 ft) and 9:29 pm (1.4 ft) and low tides at 3:44 am and 4:07 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:07 pm. The sun rises at 5:43 am and sets at 5:19 pm: 11 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:24 am to 2:24 am and from 12:56 pm to 2:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (4 mph). Light drizzle, 81 °F.
Fishing in La Ceiba today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:56–2:56 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (5 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, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:20 am to 2:20 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:20 am to 6:10 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, great barracuda, mutton snapper and yellowtail snapper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in La Ceiba, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in La Ceiba
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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
La Ceiba has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with rain. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with clouds.
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 La Ceiba
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- Playa Los Maestros 2.1 mi · NW
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 La Ceiba
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:44 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:29 am 1.5 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 4:07 pm 1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:29 pm 1.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 13 min to low tide at 4:07 pm.
In La Ceiba the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.9 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 October 7 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 28 (0.0 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 | 5:43 am · 5:19 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:29 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 4:07 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 9:29 pm · 1.4 ft | 91% | Major periods 12:24 am · 12:56 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:43 am · 5:19 pm | Low tide 4:48 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:39 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 5:22 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:51 pm · 1.4 ft | 83% | Major periods 1:28 am · 2:00 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:43 am · 5:18 pm | Low tide 6:02 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 12:56 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 6:53 pm · 1.1 ft | — | 73% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:04 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:44 am · 5:18 pm | High tide 12:42 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 7:25 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 2:10 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · 1.0 ft | 63% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:04 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:44 am · 5:17 pm | High tide 2:32 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 8:53 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:14 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · 0.9 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:32 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:44 am · 5:17 pm | High tide 4:03 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:13 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:06 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · 0.8 ft | 40% | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:45 am · 5:17 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:17 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:50 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:36 pm · 0.8 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:37 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 Cayo Cochino Pequeño station (TICON-4), 23 mi from La Ceiba. 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 La Ceiba
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 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 Wednesday 28: 2.4 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north (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 (+1.1 °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 2:54 pm (local time).
Surf in La Ceiba today
Surf today
Poor- 1.5–2.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.8 ft swell at 7 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 5:21 am · sunrise 5:43 am · sunset 5:19 pm · last light 5:41 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 84.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 29 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:21 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 3:00 pm to 5:41 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 La Ceiba today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 7 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the east, 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 84.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:41 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In La Ceiba 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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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 La Ceiba
Now in La Ceiba
- Low / high
- 73 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 59%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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). 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 73° | 73° | 73° | 79° | 83° | 81° | 77° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SSW | 3 SW | 4 SW | 5 W | 6 WNW | 4 W | 2 S | 2 S |
| Gusts | 9 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 7 | 6 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 81° 4 W 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 2 S 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 2 S 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 2 WSW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 2 SW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 1 SW 1.9 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 3 W 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 3 NW 1.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 73 / 83 °F | 6 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 83 °F | 3 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 84 °F | 4 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 85 °F | 4 mph S | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 83 °F | 3 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 85 °F | 4 mph SW | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 85 °F | 3 mph S | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph S | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 86 °F | 4 mph SW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 77 °F | 7 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 70 / 76 °F | 6 mph SW | 4.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 69 / 75 °F | 4 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 78 °F | 5 mph SW | 2.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 76 °F | 7 mph WSW | 4.2 ft |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 74° / 83° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 72° / 84° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 71° / 85° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 73° / 83° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 73° / 85° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 71° / 85° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 73° / 87° 0.9 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.2 °F; normal high: 88 °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 2:54 pm (local time).
The sun in La Ceiba
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:55 am
- Full dark 6:07 pm
- Civil dawn 5:21 am
- Civil dusk 5:41 pm
- Solar noon 11:31 am (61° high)
- Daylight 11 h 37 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:50 pm
- Full dark 6:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,974 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Ceiba
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:24–2:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:56–2:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:43–8:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:07–8:07 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 · 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 La Ceiba
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (2.5 mi from La Ceiba) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep1.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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 (1.2 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: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near La CeibaTides nearby
- Satuyé2.0 mi
- Nana Cruz2.0 mi
- La Ceiba3.4 mi
- Piedra Pintada4.3 mi
- Corozal5.2 mi
- Quienquita9.0 mi
- Roma9.2 mi
- El Porvenir10 mi
- Nueva Armenia19 mi
- Río Esteban32 mi
La Ceiba at a glance
- Town or city of about 222,055 people. Coordinates: 15.760° N, 86.782° W.
- The nearest tide station, Cayo Cochino Pequeño, is 23 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about La CeibaQuestions
What time is sunset today in La Ceiba?
At 5:19 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Ceiba?
At 5:43 am. First light comes at 4:55 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 12:24–2:24 am, Minor 7:43–8:43 am, Major 12:56–2:56 pm, Minor 7:07–8:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in La Ceiba?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the west (4 mph) and a 59% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in La Ceiba?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the north. The water is 85.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Ceiba?
The best time to visit La Ceiba is from February to April: highs of 87 °F to 92 °F, about 6 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: Cayo Cochino Pequeño 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).