Primo Tapia tides today
- Tide now -0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 12:19 am (3.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:50–6:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 1:00–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 75 °F slight · 11.5 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 68 °F from the SW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.9–2.9 ft Good day · 7/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:01 am–6:01 pm 10 h 59 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:59 pm
Today in Primo Tapia there is high tide at 10:30 am (6.5 ft) and low tides at 4:02 am and 5:52 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:19 am. The sun rises at 7:01 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 10 h 59 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:30 am to 3:30 am and from 2:02 pm to 4:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph). Overcast, 68 °F.
Fishing in Primo Tapia today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:52 pm
- Sunset at 6:01 pm, golden hour from 5:27 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 5:52 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, with the 10:30 am high tide, moonset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: California halibut, striped mullet and white seabass. What you can catch
Beach day in Primo Tapia
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (warm)
- Swim with care: 3.2 ft waves every 11 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.2 ft
3.2 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:02 am
Low tide at 4:02 am and 5:52 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:30 am.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and water at 75 °F, 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 Primo Tapia
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Tides in Primo Tapia
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:02 am 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:30 am 6.5 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 5:52 pm -0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 24 min to high tide at 12:19 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 10:30 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.1 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 December 24 (7.0 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 104, 5.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 17 (coefficient 20, 3.2 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 | 7:01 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 4:02 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 5:52 pm · -0.6 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:30 am · 2:02 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:02 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 4:38 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 11:15 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 6:53 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 77 | 83% | Major periods 2:34 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:03 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 5:25 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 8:04 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 63 | 73% | Major periods 3:38 am · 4:10 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:04 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 3:10 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 6:46 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 9:22 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 52 | 62% | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:09 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:05 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 3:42 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 7:53 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 2:00 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:35 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:06 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 4:36 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 9:49 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 10:32 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 62 | 39% | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:06 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 5:15 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 11:03 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 4:49 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 74 | 29% | Major periods 6:18 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Primo Tapia has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Imperial Beach (NOAA), 28 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. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the San Diego (Broadway) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Primo Tapia
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.2 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west-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 (+10.5 °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 6:56 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46232, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Primo Tapia today
Surf today
Good- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.0 ft swell at 12 s from the south-southwest, average
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:30 am)
- Light: First light 6:36 am · sunrise 7:01 am · sunset 6:01 pm · last light 6:26 pm
- Tide: low 4:02 am (2.0 ft), high 10:30 am (6.5 ft) and low 5:52 pm (-0.6 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 75.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 103 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind.
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 Primo Tapia today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:30 am): little current from 10:10 am to 10:50 am
- 2.1 ft swell at 12 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:02 am (3:20–4:40 am), high tide 10:30 am (10:10–10:50 am), low tide 5:52 pm (5:30–6:20 pm) and high tide 12:19 am (11:40 pm–1:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.1 ft at 12 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 75.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at low tide and light wind, though with 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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Weather in Primo Tapia
Now in Primo Tapia
- Low / high
- 60 / 72 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 61° | 63° | 60° | 67° | 71° | 71° | 69° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SE | 5 E | 8 E | 5 E | 6 WSW | 10 WSW | 7 WSW | 3 S |
| Gusts | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 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 69° 7 WSW 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 3 S 3.1 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 3 SE 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 66° 4 S 3.1 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 5 ESE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 4 SE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 5 SW 3.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 8 W 3.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 60 / 72 °F | 10 mph S | 3.2 ft | 10:30 am | |
| Thu 29 | 64 / 69 °F | 8 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | 12:19 am · 11:15 am | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 68 °F | 7 mph SW | 3.2 ft | 1:36 am · 12:12 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 68 °F | 5 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 3:10 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 67 °F | 12 mph SE | 5.9 ft | 3:42 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 71 °F | 7 mph N | 6.2 ft | 4:36 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 72 °F | 7 mph NNW | 4.0 ft | 5:15 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 71 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.8 ft | 5:48 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 70 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.6 ft | 6:19 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 69 °F | 8 mph NW | 6.0 ft | 6:48 am · 7:31 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 70 °F | 9 mph NNW | 7.2 ft | 7:16 am · 8:14 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 73 °F | 9 mph NNW | 5.7 ft | 7:43 am · 8:55 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 69 / 74 °F | 11 mph NNW | 5.8 ft | 8:10 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 76 °F | 10 mph N | 5.7 ft | 8:36 am · 10:20 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 64° / 69° 3.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 62° / 68° 3.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 61° / 68° 3.4 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 64° / 67° 5.9 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 62° / 71° 6.2 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 62° / 72° 4.0 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 62° / 71° 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 rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer, much wetter and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.4 °F; normal high: 75 °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 6:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Primo Tapia
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:08 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (44° high)
- Daylight 10 h 59 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,934 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Primo Tapia
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:30–3:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:02–4:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:32–10:32 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:29–8:29 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 · 12:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 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 Primo Tapia
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Primo Tapia.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 750 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Primo Tapia) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep470 ft
- 33 ft deep750 ft
- 66 ft deep950 ft
- 164 ft deep0.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 750 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 750 ft and 66 ft at 950 ft from shore.
Source: NOAA Southern California Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 100 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Primo TapiaTides nearby
- Puerto Nuevo1.9 mi
- Santa Anita8.7 mi
- Rosarito12 mi
- San Antonio del Mar18 mi
- La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares]20 mi
- El Sauzal de Rodríguez26 mi
- Imperial Beach28 mi
- Ensenada30 mi
- Chula Vista31 mi
- National City33 mi
Primo Tapia at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,921 people. Coordinates: 32.221° N, 116.916° W.
- It is 30 mi northwest of Ensenada, the main place in Baja California. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 1 min later than in Ensenada.
- The nearest tide station, Imperial Beach, is 28 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Primo TapiaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Primo Tapia?
Today in Primo Tapia there is high tide at 10:30 am (6.5 ft) and low tides at 4:02 am and 5:52 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Primo Tapia?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Primo Tapia?
At 7:02 am. First light comes at 6:08 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
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 1:30–3:30 am, Minor 9:32–10:32 am, Major 2:02–4:02 pm, Minor 7:29–8:29 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Primo Tapia?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 72 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Primo Tapia?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 11.5 s from the west-southwest. The water is 75.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Primo Tapia?
The best time to visit Primo Tapia is from May to October: highs of 71 °F to 82 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 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: NOAA station Imperial Beach (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).