La Cruz de Huanacaxtle tides today
- Tide now 4.2 ft ↓ falling · low 3:48 am (3.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:40–5:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00 am–1:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 86 °F slight · 10.9 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 80 °F from the SSE, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 7:02 am–6:28 pm 11 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:43 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30–11:10 am good day · 8/10
- Tropical Depression Vance (winds of 35 mph), 180 mi to the west. Moving away (moving north-northeast at 13 mph). NHC (NOAA) advisory, today at 9:00 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 Cruz de Huanacaxtle there are high tides at 9:44 am (6.1 ft) and 11:13 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 3:29 am and 4:48 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:48 am. The sun rises at 7:02 am and sets at 6:28 pm: 11 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:42 am to 3:42 am and from 2:13 pm to 4:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southeast (2 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:29 am
- Major period 1:42–3:42 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 am to 3:40 am, combines the 3:29 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 9:30 am to 10:10 am, with the 9:44 am high tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with the 4:48 pm low tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: blacktip shark, striped mullet, mahi-mahi and sailfish. What you can catch
Beach day in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 4:48 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (97% cloud cover)
- 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 Use care · 2.4 ft
2.4 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 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 3:29 am
Low tide at 3:29 am and 4:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:44 am and 11:13 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 Cruz de Huanacaxtle
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- Playa la Manzanilla 0.8 mi · SW
- Parking
- Las viudas 1.9 mi · SW
- Palito verde 2.1 mi · SW
- Playa Destiladeras 3.3 mi · W
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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Tides in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:29 am 3.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:44 am 6.1 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 4:48 pm 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:13 pm 4.3 ft · coef. 79
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 55 min to low tide at 3:48 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 9:44 am high tide and 79 for the 11:13 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.5 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 August 11 (6.4 ft) and the lowest, on January 31 (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 24 to 26 (coefficient 107, 4.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 3 (coefficient 20, 0.0 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 | 7:02 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 3:29 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 9:44 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 4:48 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:13 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:03 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 3:48 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 10:15 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 83% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:03 am · 6:27 pm | High tide 12:17 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 3:57 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 10:47 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 59 | 73% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:03 am · 6:27 pm | High tide 11:23 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:22 pm · 2.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 27 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:04 am · 6:26 pm | High tide 1:35 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 11:11 pm · 2.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 27 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:49 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:04 am · 6:25 pm | High tide 6:34 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 12:07 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 4.4 ft | — | Coef. 49 | 40% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:05 am · 6:25 pm | Low tide 12:00 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 6:39 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 6:22 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 7:31 am · 7:54 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 Cruz de Huanacaxtle has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Puerto Vallarta (TICON-4), 11 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 Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.1 ft with a period of 10 s, from the southwest (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 (+1.8 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
Diving in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (9:44 am): little current from 9:20 am to 10:00 am
- 1.5 ft swell at 13 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:29 am (3:00–3:50 am), high tide 9:44 am (9:20–10:00 am), low tide 4:48 pm (4:30–5:10 pm) and high tide 11:13 pm (10:40–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 1.6 ft at 13 s) and rain (1.34 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:51 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:10 pm to 5:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, 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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- Delfinario Splash 7.9 mi
- Oceano Adventure 8.7 mi
- Sayulita Entourage 8.9 mi
- SPEARMEX 9.1 mi
- Scuba & Tours Vallarta 10 mi
- Vallarta Undersea 10 mi
- Crocdiver Center 11 mi
- Twin Dolphins 11 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
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Weather in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Now in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
- Low / high
- 76 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.96 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (−0.00 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Showers | Light rain | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 76° | 80° | 81° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 E | 4 NE | 4 NE | 3 NE | 8 ESE | 5 NNE | 7 NNE | 5 ENE |
| Gusts | 15 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 20 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.17 in | 0.09 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 80° 2 S 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 79° 2 SSE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 5 ESE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 5 S 3.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 9 SW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 19 SW 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 84° 15 SW 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 10 SSW 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 81 °F | 8 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 9:44 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 87 °F | 19 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | 10:15 am | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 85 °F | 9 mph N | 2.9 ft | 12:17 am · 10:47 am | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 85 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 11:23 am | |
| Sun 1 | 79 / 85 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 1:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 80 / 86 °F | 11 mph N | 2.7 ft | 6:34 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 86 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 6:39 am · 6:22 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 85 °F | 9 mph N | 2.7 ft | 6:54 am · 7:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 82 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 7:13 am · 7:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 84 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.9 ft | 7:33 am · 8:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 83 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.9 ft | 7:54 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 84 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | 8:15 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 83 °F | 10 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | 8:37 am · 9:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 8:58 am · 10:11 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 78° / 87° 3.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 77° / 85° 2.9 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 79° / 85° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 79° / 85° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 80° / 86° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 78° / 86° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 78° / 85° 2.7 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.2 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
The sun in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:13 am
- Full dark 7:17 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 6:51 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (56° high)
- Daylight 11 h 26 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:58 pm
- Full dark 7:17 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,352,715 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:42–3:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:13–4:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:12–10:12 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:13–9:13 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 La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle B 7.1 mi
- Muelle C 7.1 mi
- Muelle D 7.2 mi
- Muelle E 7.2 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Marina Cruz de huanacaxtle 0.4 mi
- Marina 9.1 mi
- Pesca Y Pesca 0.6 mi
- Fishing Punta de Mita 9.1 mi
- Y-Knot Fishing Punta Mita 9.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near La Cruz de HuanacaxtleTides nearby
- Bucerías2.7 mi
- Mezcales6.3 mi
- Nuevo Vallarta6.5 mi
- Higuera Blanca6.6 mi
- Las Jarretaderas7.9 mi
- Sayulita8.7 mi
- Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita)9.1 mi
- San Francisco10 mi
- Puerto Vallarta13 mi
- Lo de Marcos14 mi
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,171 people. Coordinates: 20.754° N, 105.377° W.
- It is 55 mi south of San Blas, the main place in Nayarit. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in San Blas.
- The nearest tide station, Puerto Vallarta, is 11 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about La Cruz de HuanacaxtleQuestions
What time is high tide today in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle?
Today in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle there are high tides at 9:44 am (6.1 ft) and 11:13 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 3:29 am and 4:48 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle?
At 6:28 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle?
At 7:03 am. First light comes at 6:14 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 1:42–3:42 am, Minor 9:12–10:12 am, Major 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 8:13–9:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle?
Showers, from 76 °F to 81 °F, with a light air from the south-southeast (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 10.9 s from the southwest. The water is 86.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Cruz de Huanacaxtle?
The best time to visit La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is from December to April: highs of 83 °F to 87 °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: Puerto Vallarta 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).