Ciudad del Carmen tides today
- Tide now 2.6 ft ↑ rising · high 1:00 am (2.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 10:00 am–12:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 85 °F smooth · 2.9 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 77 °F from the NNE, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:06 am–5:36 pm 11 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:52 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:20–11:40 am great day · 10/10
Today in Ciudad del Carmen there is high tide at 12:53 am (2.7 ft) and low tide at 10:04 am. Tide coefficient 115. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:00 am. The sun rises at 6:06 am and sets at 5:36 pm: 11 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:45 am to 2:45 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (5 mph). Mainly clear, 77 °F.
Fishing in Ciudad del Carmen today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 12:53 am, coefficient 115
- Major period 12:45–2:45 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 115 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 am to 1:50 am, combines the 12:53 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:04 am low tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: common snook, tarpon, southern kingfish and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Ciudad del Carmen
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 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 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:04 am
Low tide at 10:04 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:53 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °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 Ciudad del Carmen
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- Playa Manigua 1.3 mi · SE
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Tides in Ciudad del Carmen
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:53 am 2.7 ft · coef. 115
- ▼ Low tide 10:04 am 0.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 47 min to high tide at 1:00 am.
Tide coefficient 115 for the 12:53 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.9 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 30 (2.7 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (0.0 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 118, 1.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 23, 0.7 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 | 6:06 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 12:53 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:04 am · 0.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 115 | 91% | Major periods 12:45 am · 1:17 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:06 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 1:00 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 0.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 118 | 83% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:06 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 1:14 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 12:11 pm · 0.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 116 | 73% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:07 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 1:28 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 1:22 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 108 | 63% | Major periods 3:56 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:07 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 1:12 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 2:32 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:47 pm · 2.4 ft | — | Coef. 96 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:08 am · 5:34 pm | Low tide 3:37 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:32 pm · 2.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 55 | 40% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:08 am · 5:33 pm | Low tide 5:15 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 9:23 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 4:36 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:31 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 43 | 30% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:58 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 Ciudad del Carmen station (TICON-4), 0.8 mi from Ciudad del Carmen. 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 Ciudad del Carmen
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 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 Thursday 29: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °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 9:13 pm (local time).
Surf in Ciudad del Carmen today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:04 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:43 am · sunrise 6:06 am · sunset 5:36 pm · last light 5:59 pm
- Tide: high 12:53 am (2.7 ft) and low 10:04 am (0.8 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 84.7 °F–85.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Ciudad del Carmen today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:04 am): little current from 9:49 am to 10:20 am
- 0.7 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:53 am (11:30 pm–1:30 am), low tide 10:04 am (9:49–10:20 am) and high tide 1:00 am (11:40 pm–2:00 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 84.7–85.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:59 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 Ciudad del Carmen
Now in Ciudad del Carmen
- Low / high
- 72 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 39%
- Clouds
- 21%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 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 | Clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 75° | 72° | 82° | 87° | 85° | 78° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 N | 1 W | 3 S | 3 SE | 3 NNE | 7 NNE | 4 NNE | 5 NNE |
| Gusts | 6 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.4 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 |
- 9:00 pm 77° 5 NNE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 4 N 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 3 NNE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 1 SE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 3 SE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 3 NNE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 6 N 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 5 N 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 72 / 87 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | 12:53 am | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 88 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 1:00 am | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 87 °F | 5 mph W | 1.2 ft | 1:14 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 88 °F | 5 mph W | 0.9 ft | 1:28 am | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 82 °F | 4 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 1:12 am · 11:47 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 88 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 11:32 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 90 °F | 6 mph E | 0.9 ft | 9:23 am · 11:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 92 °F | 6 mph E | 0.9 ft | 11:29 am · 11:32 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 82 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.9 ft | 1:11 pm · 11:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 83 °F | 12 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | 2:33 pm · 11:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 68 / 81 °F | 9 mph W | 4.4 ft | 3:49 pm · 11:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 84 °F | 5 mph W | 3.0 ft | 11:51 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 74 °F | 4 mph W | 1.8 ft | 11:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 82 °F | 5 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 11:30 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 72° / 88° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 67° / 87° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 72° / 88° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 74° / 82° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 73° / 88° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 72° / 90° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 92° 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. 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 slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.7 °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 9:13 pm (local time).
The sun in Ciudad del Carmen
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:17 am
- Full dark 6:24 pm
- Civil dawn 5:43 am
- Civil dusk 5:59 pm
- Solar noon 11:51 am (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 31 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
- Full dark 6:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,632 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ciudad del Carmen
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:45–2:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:11–9:11 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:22–8:22 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 Ciudad del Carmen
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Ciudad del Carmen) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 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 3.1 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. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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
Xicalango Lighthouse 4.8 mi west
- Light
- A white flash every 6 s · Fl W 6s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 105 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 92 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Ciudad del CarmenTides nearby
- Puerto de Abrigo1.1 mi
- Playa Norte1.4 mi
- Zacatal3.0 mi
- Palancares3.5 mi
- El Desengaño4.1 mi
- Estero4.2 mi
- San Antonio de Limón4.3 mi
- Atasta18 mi
- Isla Aguada24 mi
- San Antonio Cárdenas26 mi
Ciudad del Carmen at a glance
- Town or city of about 191,238 people. Coordinates: 18.646° N, 91.830° W.
- The nearest tide station, Ciudad del Carmen, is 0.8 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Puerto de Abrigo (1.1 mi), Playa Norte (1.3 mi).
Questions about Ciudad del CarmenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ciudad del Carmen?
Today in Ciudad del Carmen there is high tide at 12:53 am (2.7 ft) and low tide at 10:04 am. Tide coefficient 115.
What time is sunset today in Ciudad del Carmen?
At 5:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:59 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ciudad del Carmen?
At 6:06 am. First light comes at 5:18 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 12:45–2:45 am, Minor 8:11–9:11 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 7:22–8:22 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ciudad del Carmen?
Light drizzle, from 72 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (5 mph) and a 39% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ciudad del Carmen?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the north-northeast. The water is 85.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ciudad del Carmen?
The best time to visit Ciudad del Carmen is from December to February: highs of 85 °F to 88 °F, about 6 rainy days 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: Ciudad del Carmen 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).