Zipolite tides today
- Tide now 2.3 ft ↓ falling · low 10:00 pm (-0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:10–5:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 86 °F moderate · 11.2 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 85 °F from the WSW, gusts 16 · mainly clear
- Surf today 2.7–4.1 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 3:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 6:21 am–5:58 pm 11 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:18 pm
Today in Zipolite there are high tides at 3:44 am (3.8 ft) and 4:07 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 10:16 am and 10:00 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:00 pm. The sun rises at 6:21 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 11 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:05 am to 3:05 am and from 1:36 pm to 3:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph). Mainly clear, 85 °F.
Fishing in Zipolite today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:07 pm, coefficient 88
- Major period 1:36–3:36 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (4.7 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, 3:10 pm to 5:10 pm, combines the 4:07 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:30 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:16 am low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:40 am to 4:40 am, with the 3:44 am high tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: bullet tuna, mahi-mahi, goliath grouper and kawakawa. What you can catch
Beach day in Zipolite
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 10:16 am: more sand
- Feels like 99 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
- Swim with care: 4.8 ft waves every 11 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.8 ft
4.8 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. 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 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:00 pm
Low tide at 10:16 am and 10:00 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:44 am and 4:07 pm.
The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, water at 86 °F and low tide at 10:16 am, though with intense heat, some waves and very high UV. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, little wind and water at 87 °F, though with intense heat, rain, 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 Zipolite
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- Playa Zipolite 0.3 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Clothing-optional area
- Playa del amor 0.3 mi · SE
- Nudity allowed
- Playa Shambhala 0.7 mi · W
- Playa Camarón 0.9 mi · W
- Playa Panteon 1.1 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Playa Las Cuevitas 1.2 mi · W
- Playa La Conchita 1.2 mi · W
- Aragón 1.5 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 Zipolite
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:44 am 3.8 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 10:16 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:07 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Next low tide 10:00 pm -0.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 12 min to low tide at 10:00 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 3:44 am high tide and 88 for the 4:07 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.2 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 (4.5 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, 4.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 21 (coefficient 44, 1.6 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 | 6:21 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 10:16 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 4:07 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:00 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:05 am · 1:36 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:22 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 4:31 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 11:02 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 4:54 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 90 | 83% | Major periods 2:09 am · 2:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:22 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 5:19 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 11:47 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 5:42 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:39 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 90 | 73% | Major periods 3:13 am · 3:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:22 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 6:07 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 12:34 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 2.6 ft | — | Coef. 88 | 63% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:23 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:58 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 1:23 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 7:28 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 83 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:23 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 1:32 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:52 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 2:15 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:26 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 76 | 40% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:23 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 2:36 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:51 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 3:09 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:30 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:17 pm | Low |
▲ 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 Puerto Ángel station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Zipolite. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Salina Cruz reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Zipolite
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Sunday 1: 5.3 ft with a period of 13 s, from the southwest (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 84.4 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 4:47 pm (local time).
Surf in Zipolite today
Surf today
Very good- 2.9–4.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.2 ft swell at 11 s from the south-southwest, average
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:16 am)
- Light: First light 5:59 am · sunrise 6:21 am · sunset 5:58 pm · last light 6:20 pm
- Tide: high 3:44 am (3.8 ft), low 10:16 am (-0.4 ft), high 4:07 pm (2.4 ft) and low 10:00 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 86.0 °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 glassy water. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm also works, with a good size and a clean 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 Zipolite today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (4:07 pm): little current from 3:30 pm to 4:40 pm
- 2.8 ft swell at 14 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:44 am (3:20–4:10 am), low tide 10:16 am (9:50–10:50 am), high tide 4:07 pm (3:30–4:40 pm) and low tide 10:00 pm (9:30–10:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.6 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:20 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 5:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 9:20 am to 11:10 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some swell 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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Weather in Zipolite
Now in Zipolite
- Low / high
- 73 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 33%
- Clouds
- 27%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- 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). 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 76° | 74° | 75° | 87° | 90° | 88° | 83° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 N | 3 NE | 3 NNE | 3 ESE | 7 S | 8 SW | 4 WSW | 2 N |
| Gusts | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.6 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 83° 4 WSW 4.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 2 N 4.6 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 1 NNE 4.5 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 2 ENE 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 4 NE 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 5 E 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 7 SSE 4.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 6 S 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 73 / 90 °F | 8 mph SSW | 4.8 ft | 3:44 am · 4:07 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 88 °F | 7 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 4:31 am · 4:54 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 88 °F | 7 mph ESE | 4.5 ft | 5:19 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 91 °F | 7 mph SW | 5.1 ft | 6:07 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 91 °F | 8 mph SW | 5.3 ft | 6:58 am · 7:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 91 °F | 7 mph SW | 5.3 ft | 7:52 am · 8:26 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 89 °F | 7 mph SW | 4.7 ft | 8:51 am · 9:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 91 °F | 13 mph W | 4.9 ft | 9:54 am · 10:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph SE | 4.4 ft | 11:01 am · 11:39 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 86 °F | 6 mph S | 5.2 ft | 12:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph WSW | 5.6 ft | 12:39 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 88 °F | 6 mph S | 5.6 ft | 1:32 am · 2:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 70 / 87 °F | 6 mph W | 5.8 ft | 2:20 am · 2:50 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 88 °F | 5 mph WNW | 5.9 ft | 3:05 am · 3:35 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 76° / 88° 4.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 88° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 73° / 91° 5.1 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 74° / 91° 5.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 75° / 91° 5.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 76° / 91° 4.9 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 4:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Zipolite
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:34 am
- Full dark 6:45 pm
- Civil dawn 5:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:20 pm
- Solar noon 12:10 pm (61° high)
- Daylight 11 h 37 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:45 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,315 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Zipolite
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:05–3:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:36–3:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:23–9:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:48–8:48 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 Zipolite
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,100 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep1,100 ft
- 66 ft deep0.3 mi
- 164 ft deep0.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,100 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 1,100 ft and 66 ft at 0.3 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
Puerto Angel Lighthouse 1.3 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 184 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1900
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ZipoliteTides nearby
- Puerto Ángel1.4 mi
- San Agustinillo2.1 mi
- Mazunte2.8 mi
- Sector H Tres25 mi
- Crucecita26 mi
- La Barra de Colotepec36 mi
- Brisas de Zicatela37 mi
Zipolite at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 15.663° N, 96.512° W.
- It is 94 mi west of Salina Cruz, the main place in Oaxaca. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 6 min later than in Salina Cruz.
- The nearest tide station, Puerto Ángel, is 1.2 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Mermejita (3.5 mi), Playa la Tijera (4.9 mi).
Questions about ZipoliteQuestions
What time is high tide today in Zipolite?
Today in Zipolite there are high tides at 3:44 am (3.8 ft) and 4:07 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 10:16 am and 10:00 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Zipolite?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Zipolite?
At 6:22 am. First light comes at 5:34 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 1:05–3:05 am, Minor 8:23–9:23 am, Major 1:36–3:36 pm, Minor 7:48–8:48 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Zipolite?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 90 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph) and a 33% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Zipolite?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 11.2 s from the south-southwest. The water is 86.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Zipolite?
The best time to visit Zipolite is from November to March: highs of 88 °F to 90 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 8 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 Puerto Ángel (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).