Salina Cruz tides today
- Tide now 3.1 ft ↑ rising · high 4:11 pm (3.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:00–11:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 3.6 ft · 82 °F slight · 8.3 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 15 mph · 94 °F from the NNE, gusts 33 · clear sky
- Surf today 2.1–3.2 ft Good day · 6/10 · 4:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 6:17 am–5:52 pm 11 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:12 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:12 pm
Today in Salina Cruz there are high tides at 3:48 am (4.5 ft) and 4:11 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 10:20 am and 10:04 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:11 pm. The sun rises at 6:17 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 11 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:12 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 slight, with 3.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (15 mph). Clear sky, 94 °F.
Fishing in Salina Cruz today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:48 am, coefficient 85
- Major period 12:59–2:59 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (8 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: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 am to 4:50 am, combines the 3:48 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, with the 10:04 pm low tide and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:10 pm to 5:10 pm, with the 4:11 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: bullet tuna, kawakawa, bonefish and ladyfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Salina Cruz
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 10:20 am: more sand
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.5 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.5 ft
3.5 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- 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 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:04 pm
Low tide at 10:20 am and 10:04 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:48 am and 4:11 pm.
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, water at 82 °F and low tide at 10:20 am, though with moderate offshore wind, some waves 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 Salina Cruz
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- Las Escolleras 2.8 mi · SW
- Punta Conejo 4.7 mi · SW
- Playa Brasil 6.2 mi · SW
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Tides in Salina Cruz
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:48 am 4.5 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 10:20 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 4:11 pm 3.1 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 10:04 pm -0.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 16 min to high tide at 4:11 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 3:48 am high tide and 88 for the 4:11 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.9 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 June 16 (5.2 ft) and the lowest, on December 28 (-0.9 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 come from October 28 to 31 (coefficient 90, 5.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 21 (coefficient 44, 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 | 6:17 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 3:48 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 10:20 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 4:11 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:04 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 12:59 am · 1:31 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:17 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 4:35 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 11:06 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 4:58 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 10:52 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 90 | 83% | Major periods 2:03 am · 2:36 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:17 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 5:23 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 11:51 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 5:46 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 90 | 73% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 6:11 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 12:38 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 6:37 pm · 3.3 ft | — | Coef. 88 | 63% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:18 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 12:37 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 7:02 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 1:27 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 7:32 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 83 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:36 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:56 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 2:19 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:30 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 76 | 40% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:25 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 2:40 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:55 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 3:13 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:12 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
Tides from the Salina Cruz station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Salina Cruz. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Salina Cruz
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Sunday 1: 3.9 ft with a period of 11 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 83.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.0 °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 3:55 pm (local time).
Surf in Salina Cruz today
Surf today
Good- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 11 s from the south, average
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (low tide at 10:04 pm)
- Light: First light 5:55 am · sunrise 6:17 am · sunset 5:52 pm · last light 6:14 pm
- Tide: high 3:48 am (4.5 ft), low 10:20 am (-0.4 ft), high 4:11 pm (3.1 ft) and low 10:04 pm (-0.4 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 81.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 86 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind. 6:00 am to 10:00 am also works, with 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 Salina Cruz today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (4:11 pm): little current from 3:40 pm to 4:40 pm
- 1.9 ft swell at 11 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:48 am (3:30–4:10 am), low tide 10:20 am (10:00–10:40 am), high tide 4:11 pm (3:40–4:40 pm) and low tide 10:04 pm (9:40–10:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:12 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 9:40 am to 11:10 am, with slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Salina Cruz.
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Weather in Salina Cruz
Now in Salina Cruz
- Low / high
- 79 / 98 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 12%
- Clouds
- 15%
- Humidity
- 40%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 82° | 79° | 80° | 88° | 97° | 96° | 87° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 N | 9 N | 9 N | 13 N | 15 N | 16 NNE | 13 NNE | 12 N |
| Gusts | 20 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 23 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.4 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 |
- 3:00 pm 96° 16 NNE 3.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 87° 13 NNE 3.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 12 N 3.4 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 10 N 3.4 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 9 N 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 7 N 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 88° 11 N 3.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 97° 14 N 3.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 79 / 98 °F | 16 mph N | 3.6 ft | 3:48 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 98 °F | 15 mph N | 3.4 ft | 4:35 am · 4:58 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 98 °F | 15 mph NNE | 3.6 ft | 5:23 am · 5:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 100 °F | 16 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 6:11 am · 6:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 97 °F | 17 mph N | 3.9 ft | 7:02 am · 7:32 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 80 / 99 °F | 14 mph N | 3.4 ft | 7:56 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 97 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 8:55 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 93 °F | 12 mph S | 3.1 ft | 9:58 am · 10:39 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 95 °F | 14 mph N | 4.7 ft | 11:05 am · 11:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 89 °F | 20 mph N | 5.2 ft | 12:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 88 °F | 19 mph N | 3.9 ft | 12:43 am · 1:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 69 / 90 °F | 17 mph N | 3.9 ft | 1:36 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 68 / 89 °F | 19 mph N | 3.9 ft | 2:24 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 87 °F | 20 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | 3:09 am · 3:39 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 76° / 98° 3.4 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 76° / 98° 3.6 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 73° / 100° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 78° / 97° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 80° / 99° 3.4 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 76° / 97° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 77° / 93° 3.1 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, warmer than normal for late October (+4.9 °F; normal high: 93 °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 3:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Salina Cruz
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:29 am
- Full dark 6:40 pm
- Civil dawn 5:55 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (61° high)
- Daylight 11 h 36 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 6:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,404 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Salina Cruz
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
- 8:19–9:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:42–8:42 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 Salina Cruz
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,150 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Salina Cruz) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,150 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep2.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,150 ft): 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. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.7 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
Morro de Salinas Lighthouse 1.1 mi southwest
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 8 s · Fl(2) W 8s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 272 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1896
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Salina CruzTides nearby
- Playa Abierta0.7 mi
- Alonso Osorio1.9 mi
- El Ciruelo2.0 mi
- Ensenada la Ventosa2.4 mi
- Playa del Marqués2.5 mi
- Las Escolleras2.8 mi
- Viejo3.4 mi
- Playa Brasil6.1 mi
- San Mateo del Mar14 mi
- Santa Gertrudis Miramar15 mi
Salina Cruz at a glance
- Town or city of about 84,438 people. Coordinates: 16.175° N, 95.194° W.
- The nearest tide station, Salina Cruz, is 1.2 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Abierta (0.7 mi), Playa del Marqués (2.5 mi).
Questions about Salina CruzQuestions
What time is high tide today in Salina Cruz?
Today in Salina Cruz there are high tides at 3:48 am (4.5 ft) and 4:11 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 10:20 am and 10:04 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Salina Cruz?
At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Salina Cruz?
At 6:17 am. First light comes at 5:29 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 12:59–2:59 am, Minor 8:19–9:19 am, Major 1:31–3:31 pm, Minor 7:42–8:42 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Salina Cruz?
Overcast, from 79 °F to 98 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (15 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Salina Cruz?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.6 ft waves with a period of 8.3 s from the southeast. The water is 82.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Salina Cruz?
The best time to visit Salina Cruz is from December to February: highs of 91 °F to 93 °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: NOAA station Salina Cruz (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).