La Playa tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 10:17 pm (4.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–4:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.6 ft · 89 °F moderate · 9.3 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 14 mph · 80 °F from the NNE, gusts 24 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:22 am–5:43 pm 11 h 21 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:40–10:20 am average day · 5/10
- Tropical Depression Vance (winds of 35 mph), 210 mi to the south. Approaching (moving north at 9 mph). The forecast takes its center within about 80 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 La Playa there are high tides at 8:50 am (7.0 ft) and 10:17 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 2:31 am and 3:56 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:17 pm. The sun rises at 6:22 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 11 h 21 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:59 am to 2:59 am and from 1:31 pm to 3:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (14 mph). Light drizzle, 80 °F.
Fishing in La Playa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:31 am
- Major period 12:59–2:59 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and 4.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 am to 3:00 am, combines the 2:31 am low tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 8:40 am to 9:40 am, with the 8:50 am high tide and moonset, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: bull shark, almaco jack, blue shark and shortfin mako. What you can catch
Beach day in La Playa
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 89 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 3:56 pm: more sand
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 6.5 ft
6.5 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. 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 89 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:31 am
Low tide at 2:31 am and 3:56 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:50 am and 10:17 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 La Playa
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- Marina Beach 0.5 mi · SW
- Parking
- Estuary Beach 1.1 mi · SW
- East Cape Beach 1.3 mi · E
- Parking
- Playa Hotelera 2.3 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Palms Beach 3.1 mi · SW
- Parking
- El Zalate Beach 3.3 mi · SW
- Parking
- Costa Azul Beach 3.7 mi · SW
- Parking
- Acapulquito Beach 4.1 mi · SW
- Parking
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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Webcams near La Playa
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Tides in La Playa
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:31 am 3.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:50 am 7.0 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 3:56 pm 1.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:17 pm 4.7 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 13 min to high tide at 10:17 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 8:50 am high tide and 81 for the 10:17 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.6 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 November 25 (7.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (0.3 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 106, 5.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 20, 2.2 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 | 6:22 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 2:31 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 8:50 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 3:56 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 10:17 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 12:59 am · 1:31 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:22 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 2:58 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 9:26 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 4:48 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:25 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 83% | Major periods 2:04 am · 2:36 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:23 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 3:25 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 10:08 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 5:59 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 54 | 73% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:23 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 1:37 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 3:47 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 7:50 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 42 | 62% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:24 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 12:57 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:35 pm · 2.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 32 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:24 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 4:54 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 10:07 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 3:31 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 10:35 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 48 | 40% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:25 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 5:18 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 11:13 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 4:57 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 65 | 29% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 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
La Playa has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Cabo San Lucas (TICON-4), 20 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 La Playa
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.3 ft
- Significant6.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 6.6 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south-southeast (moderate).
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 85.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+6.2 °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 5:04 pm (local time).
Surf in La Playa today
Surf today
Good- 3.5–5.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.5 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:50 am)
- Light: First light 5:59 am · sunrise 6:22 am · sunset 5:43 pm · last light 6:06 pm
- Tide: low 2:31 am (3.1 ft), high 8:50 am (7.0 ft), low 3:56 pm (1.4 ft) and high 10:17 pm (4.7 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 89.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 216 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm can also work, with a good size and 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 La Playa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (8:50 am): little current from 8:30 am to 9:10 am
- 5.0 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 1.1 mph current toward the southwest (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:31 am (2:00–2:50 am), high tide 8:50 am (8:30–9:10 am), low tide 3:56 pm (3:40–4:20 pm) and high tide 10:17 pm (9:40–10:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.3 ft at 9 s) and rain (0.25 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 89.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:06 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 9:40 am, lines up with slack water at high tide, though with some swell, moderate wind and 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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- Chileno Bay North Fish seen: Cortez Rainbow Wrasse, Stegastes rectifraenum, Sabertooth Blenny, Lizard Triplefin 12 mi
- Shipwrecks 10 mi
- East Cape Explorers 0.3 mi
- Dive Adventures Los Cabos 2.1 mi
- bluecabo 2.2 mi
- Dive Cabo- your dive center in Los Cabos 2.9 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in La Playa
Now in La Playa
- Low / high
- 76 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.22 in · 92%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 76° | 77° | 76° | 79° | 83° | 83° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NNE | 7 N | 6 N | 13 NNE | 16 NNE | 15 NE | 14 NNE | 16 N |
| Gusts | 10 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 |
| Waves | 4.9 ft | 5.0 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.8 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 79° 14 NNE 6.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 16 N 6.2 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 15 N 6.2 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 13 N 6.2 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 10 NNW 6.0 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 1 N 5.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 4 SSE 5.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 10 SSW 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 85 °F | 16 mph NNE | 6.6 ft | 8:50 am · 10:17 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 77 / 85 °F | 15 mph NW | 6.3 ft | 9:26 am · 11:25 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 83 °F | 8 mph SW | 4.9 ft | 10:08 am | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 85 °F | 7 mph WSW | 4.6 ft | 1:37 am · 11:04 am | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 86 °F | 6 mph N | 4.5 ft | 12:57 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 86 °F | 9 mph WSW | 4.1 ft | 4:54 am · 3:31 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 84 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.5 ft | 5:18 am · 4:57 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 84 °F | 8 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 5:42 am · 5:53 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 86 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 6:06 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 86 °F | 7 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 6:30 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 84 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.9 ft | 6:54 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 85 °F | 5 mph W | 2.8 ft | 7:17 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 86 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | 7:41 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 70 / 88 °F | 5 mph W | 2.9 ft | 8:05 am · 9:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 77° / 85° 6.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 76° / 83° 4.9 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 75° / 85° 4.6 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 75° / 86° 4.5 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 76° / 86° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 75° / 84° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 73° / 84° 3.0 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.0 °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 5:04 pm (local time).
The sun in La Playa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:32 am
- Full dark 6:32 pm
- Civil dawn 5:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:06 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (54° high)
- Daylight 11 h 21 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:12 pm
- Full dark 6:32 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,352,424 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Playa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:59–2:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:31–3:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:36–9:36 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 La Playa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (1,200 ft from La Playa) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deep0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi 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
San Jose del Cabo Lighthouse 0.2 mi east
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 118 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near La PlayaTides nearby
- La Choya0.8 mi
- El Ranchito (Los Cabos)1.1 mi
- Animas de Abajo1.2 mi
- Las Ánimas Bajas1.3 mi
- El Jockey Club1.6 mi
- San José del Cabo2.4 mi
- El Ejido3.0 mi
- El tezal18 mi
- Cabo San Lucas20 mi
- La Ribera37 mi
La Playa at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,417 people. Coordinates: 23.064° N, 109.668° W.
- It is 20 mi northeast of Cabo San Lucas, the main place in Baja California Sur. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Cabo San Lucas.
- The nearest tide station, Cabo San Lucas, is 20 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Costa Azul (2.6 mi).
Questions about La PlayaQuestions
What time is high tide today in La Playa?
Today in La Playa there are high tides at 8:50 am (7.0 ft) and 10:17 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 2:31 am and 3:56 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in La Playa?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Playa?
At 6:22 am. First light comes at 5:33 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 12:59–2:59 am, Minor 8:36–9:36 am, Major 1:31–3:31 pm, Minor 7:25–8:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in La Playa?
Drizzle, from 76 °F to 85 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (14 mph) and a 92% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in La Playa?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.6 ft waves with a period of 9.3 s from the south-southeast. The water is 89.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Playa?
The best time to visit La Playa is from November to April: highs of 78 °F to 85 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 7 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: Cabo San Lucas 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).