Puerto Cortez tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↓ falling · low 4:20 pm (1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:00–3:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 10/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 84 °F smooth · 6.7 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 82 °F from the NNW, gusts 13 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:47 am–5:24 pm 11 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:42 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–5:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Puerto Cortez there are high tides at 10:51 am (1.3 ft) and 9:13 pm (1.3 ft) and low tides at 3:49 am and 4:20 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:20 pm. The sun rises at 5:47 am and sets at 5:24 pm: 11 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:29 am to 2:29 am and from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph). Light drizzle, 82 °F.
Fishing in Puerto Cortez today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:00–3:00 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- 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 and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, bonefish, skipjack tuna and mutton snapper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Puerto Cortez, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Puerto Cortez
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.02 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
Puerto Cortez 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 84 °F, though with rain and very high UV.
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 Cortez
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Puerto Cortez.
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Tides in Puerto Cortez
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:49 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:51 am 1.3 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 4:20 pm 1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:13 pm 1.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 26 min to low tide at 4:20 pm.
In Puerto Cortez 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 October 8 (1.6 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 | 5:47 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 3:49 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:51 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 4:20 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 1.3 ft | 91% | Major periods 12:29 am · 1:00 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:48 am · 5:23 pm | Low tide 4:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:06 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:42 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:44 pm · 1.2 ft | 83% | Major periods 1:33 am · 2:05 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:48 am · 5:23 pm | Low tide 6:08 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:20 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 7:14 pm · 1.0 ft | — | 73% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:48 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 12:47 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:43 pm · 1.0 ft | 63% | Major periods 3:39 am · 4:09 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:49 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 2:28 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:48 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:11 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 9:49 pm · 0.9 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:49 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 3:47 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 9:59 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:54 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 10:41 pm · 0.8 ft | 40% | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:49 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 4:55 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 10:58 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:33 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:25 pm · 0.8 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:18 am · 6:42 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 Puerto Cortés station (UHSLC, TICON-4), 1.4 mi from Puerto Cortez. 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 Cortez
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces north 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 Wednesday 28: 1.5 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north-northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 85.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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 Puerto Cortez today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 5:25 am · sunrise 5:47 am · sunset 5:24 pm · last light 5:46 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 84.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 12 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:46 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:25 am to 9:00 am can also work, with light offshore wind, 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 Cortez today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.4 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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 84.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:46 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 9:30 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
In Puerto Cortez 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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- Chavin 1.5 mi
- Hybur 8 3.6 mi
- Karina I 4.7 mi
- Wreck 1.8 mi
- Escuela de Buceo Puerto Cortes 4.9 mi
- Muelle Principal OMOA, Honduras 8.4 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 Puerto Cortez
Now in Puerto Cortez
- Low / high
- 76 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.26 in · 83%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Overcast | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 79° | 77° | 76° | 77° | 82° | 82° | 77° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SSW | 6 W | 5 SW | 6 W | 6 WNW | 4 NNW | 2 SSE | 2 E |
| Gusts | 5 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 82° 4 NNW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 2 SSE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 2 E 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 3 SW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 6 W 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 5 WSW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 5 W 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 5 WNW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph W | 1.5 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 75 / 82 °F | 6 mph W | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 84 °F | 6 mph W | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 84 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 81 °F | 4 mph NW | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 84 °F | 4 mph W | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 86 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 86 °F | 10 mph W | 0.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 79 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 80 °F | 9 mph W | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 79 °F | 9 mph WSW | 2.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 79 °F | 7 mph W | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 75 °F | 8 mph WSW | 3.3 ft |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 75° / 82° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 84° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 75° / 84° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 75° / 81° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 75° / 84° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 76° / 85° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. 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 (−4.5 °F; normal high: 87 °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 Puerto Cortez
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:00 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 5:25 am
- Civil dusk 5:46 pm
- Solar noon 11:35 am (61° high)
- Daylight 11 h 36 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:54 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,896 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Puerto Cortez
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:29–2:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:00–3:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:48–8:48 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:12–8:12 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 Cortez
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Puerto Cortez) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 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 0.4 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 (beyond 3.1 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). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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
Puerto Cortés Lighthouse 2.9 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 190 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1898
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Puerto CortezTides nearby
All places in Cortés Department, A to Z (7) →Puerto Cortez at a glance
- Town or city of about 142,311 people. Coordinates: 15.826° N, 87.930° W.
- The nearest tide station, Puerto Cortés, is 1.4 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Puerto CortezQuestions
What time is sunset today in Puerto Cortez?
At 5:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Puerto Cortez?
At 5:48 am. First light comes at 5:00 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 12:29–2:29 am, Minor 7:48–8:48 am, Major 1:00–3:00 pm, Minor 7:12–8:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Puerto Cortez?
Drizzle, from 76 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph) and a 83% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Puerto Cortez?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the north-northeast. The water is 84.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Cortez?
The best time to visit Puerto Cortez is from February to April: highs of 85 °F to 91 °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: Puerto Cortés (UHSLC) 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).