El Centenario tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↑ rising · high 11:35 pm (3.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:10–6:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 87 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 81 °F from the SSE, gusts 14 · clear
- Sun 6:26 am–5:45 pm 11 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–10:20 am great day · 10/10
- Tropical Depression Vance (winds of 35 mph), 290 mi to the south. Approaching (moving north at 9 mph). The forecast takes its center within about 130 mi of here tomorrow. NHC (NOAA) advisory, today at 2:00 pm.
Summary based on data from the NHC (NOAA). The official warning is the one from your country’s weather or emergency service.
Today in El Centenario there are high tides at 9:05 am (6.1 ft) and 11:35 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 2:41 am and 4:58 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:35 pm. The sun rises at 6:26 am and sets at 5:45 pm: 11 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:03 am to 3:03 am and from 1:34 pm to 3:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph). Clear, 81 °F.
Fishing in El Centenario today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:58 pm
- Sunset at 5:45 pm, golden hour from 5:14 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 4:58 pm low tide and sunset. Also good from 8:40 am to 9:40 am, with the 9:05 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:00 am, with the 2:41 am low tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, blue shark and barred sand bass. What you can catch
Beach day in El Centenario
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:41 am
Low tide at 2:41 am and 4:58 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:05 am and 11:35 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 87 °F and low tide at 4:58 pm.
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 El Centenario
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Tides in El Centenario
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:41 am 3.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:05 am 6.1 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 4:58 pm 1.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:35 pm 3.7 ft · coef. 76
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 43 min to high tide at 11:35 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 9:05 am high tide and 76 for the 11:35 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.7 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 October 27 (6.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (0.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 came from October 8 to 10 (coefficient 108, 4.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 3 (coefficient 20, 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 | 6:26 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:41 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 9:05 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 4:58 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:03 am · 1:34 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:26 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 2:30 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 9:31 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 5:52 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 83% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:39 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:27 am · 5:43 pm | High tide 9:58 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 7:05 pm · 1.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 50 | 73% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:28 am · 5:43 pm | High tide 10:25 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 8:51 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 28 | 62% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 10:39 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 10:30 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 26 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 6:33 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 11:42 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 11:25 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 53 | 40% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:29 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 6:26 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 12:09 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 5:35 pm · 4.4 ft | — | Coef. 72 | 29% | Major periods 6:51 am · 7:14 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
El Centenario has no station of its own, so we use the tide at La Paz (UHSLC, TICON-4), 6.0 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 El Centenario
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 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 (+5.1 °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 6:52 pm (local time).
Diving in El Centenario today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:05 am): little current from 8:50 am to 9:20 am
- 0.3 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:41 am (2:00–3:10 am), high tide 9:05 am (8:50–9:20 am), low tide 4:58 pm (4:40–5:20 pm) and high tide 11:35 pm (10:50 pm–1:00 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:08 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 9:50 am, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and weak current. Also good from 4:20 pm to 5:40 pm, with slack water at low tide, small waves, 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
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- The Cortez Club 10 mi
- Conquistador 8.5 mi
- Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Balandra 12 mi
- Divers Inn MX 2.0 mi
- Deep Baja 5.1 mi
- La Lobera 5.7 mi
- Hipoxia Freediving 5.8 mi
- X Dive MX 6.1 mi
- TUSA BAJA 6.2 mi
- La paz diving MExplor 6.2 mi
- La Paz Divers 6.6 mi
- Carey Dive Center 6.7 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 El Centenario
Now in El Centenario
- Low / high
- 76 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 24%
- Clouds
- 6%
- Humidity
- 59%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- 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 (+0.01 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 | Overcast | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 78° | 76° | 78° | 84° | 83° | 87° | 84° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SSE | 4 S | 2 S | 4 NNE | 5 N | 10 N | 7 SE | 5 S |
| Gusts | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 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 84° 7 SE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 5 S 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 3 NE 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 4 WNW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 5 WNW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 11 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 3 WSW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 7 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 87 °F | 10 mph E | 1.3 ft | 9:05 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 88 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 9:31 am | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 88 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 9:58 am | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 89 °F | 6 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | 10:25 am | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 91 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | 10:39 am | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 90 °F | 13 mph N | 0.9 ft | 6:33 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 89 °F | 13 mph N | 3.9 ft | 6:26 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 89 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.9 ft | 6:35 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 88 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | 6:49 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 87 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 7:06 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 86 °F | 8 mph W | 1.0 ft | 7:24 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 89 °F | 11 mph N | 0.9 ft | 7:43 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 72 / 87 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | 8:02 am · 10:00 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 71 / 90 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | 8:22 am · 10:31 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 74° / 88° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 74° / 88° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 89° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 74° / 91° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 75° / 90° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 89° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 73° / 89° 2.9 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.6 °F; normal high: 90 °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 6:52 pm (local time).
The sun in El Centenario
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:36 am
- Full dark 6:35 pm
- Civil dawn 6:03 am
- Civil dusk 6:08 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (53° high)
- Daylight 11 h 19 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:14 pm
- Full dark 6:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,352,374 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Centenario
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:03–3:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:34–3:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:42–9:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:25–8:25 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 · 1:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 4:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 7:54 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 El Centenario
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle Fiscal 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Marina Sur 4.6 mi
- Puerto La Paz 6.7 mi
- Tridente Fishing Tackle 6.3 mi
- BajaMark Fishing Tackle 7.1 mi
- Spearos Spearfishing Store 7.5 mi
- Todo De Pesca 7.6 mi
- 612 Fishing Shop 8.2 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.
Tides near El CentenarioTides nearby
- Aragón [Mini Súper]0.6 mi
- El Arrullo del Gato1.5 mi
- San Pedro [Granja]1.5 mi
- Fraccionamiento el Chamizal1.6 mi
- El Sol1.7 mi
- Ninguno [Hospital Psiquiátrico]1.8 mi
- El Okey1.8 mi
- Chametla2.6 mi
- La Paz7.0 mi
- La Ventana27 mi
El Centenario at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,696 people. Coordinates: 24.103° N, 110.414° W.
- It is 90 mi north of Cabo San Lucas, the main place in Baja California Sur. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 1 min later than in Cabo San Lucas.
- The nearest tide station, La Paz, is 6.0 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about El CentenarioQuestions
What time is high tide today in El Centenario?
Today in El Centenario there are high tides at 9:05 am (6.1 ft) and 11:35 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 2:41 am and 4:58 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in El Centenario?
At 5:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:08 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Centenario?
At 6:26 am. First light comes at 5:36 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 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 1:03–3:03 am, Minor 8:42–9:42 am, Major 1:34–3:34 pm, Minor 7:25–8:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Centenario?
Drizzle, from 76 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph) and a 24% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Centenario?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the east-northeast. The water is 87.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Centenario?
The best time to visit El Centenario is from November to March: highs of 78 °F to 86 °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: La Paz (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).