Akumal tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↑ rising · high 10:45 pm (1.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00 am–12:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 85 °F smooth · 5.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 7 mph · 77 °F from the N, gusts 12 · clear sky
- Sun 6:49 am–6:16 pm 11 h 27 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:28 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Akumal there are high tides at 10:49 am (1.1 ft) and 10:45 pm (1.3 ft) and low tides at 4:44 am and 4:25 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:45 pm. The sun rises at 6:49 am and sets at 6:16 pm: 11 h 27 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:26 am to 3:26 am and from 1:58 pm to 3:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north (7 mph). Clear sky, 77 °F.
Fishing in Akumal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:26–3:26 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 am to 3:30 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise and some swell. Also good from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, permit, mutton snapper and skipjack tuna. October is one of the months when these are seen most: permit and gray snapper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Akumal, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Akumal
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Akumal has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 84 °F, though with 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 Akumal
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- Playa Akumal 0.3 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Xcacel Beach 4.6 mi · SW
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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Webcams near Akumal
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Tides in Akumal
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:44 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:49 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:25 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:45 pm 1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 51 min to high tide at 10:45 pm.
In Akumal the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.8 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 7 (1.5 ft) and the lowest, on January 29 (0.0 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:49 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 4:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:49 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 4:25 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 1.3 ft | 91% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:50 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 5:50 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:51 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:28 pm · 0.8 ft | — | 83% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:03 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:50 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 12:06 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 7:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:05 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 0.8 ft | 74% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:51 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 1:43 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:29 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 8:19 pm · 0.7 ft | 63% | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:51 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 3:17 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:29 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 9:44 pm · 0.7 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:34 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:52 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 4:36 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 10:52 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 4:25 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:53 pm · 0.7 ft | 41% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:52 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 5:39 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 11:44 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 11:48 pm · 0.6 ft | 30% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:39 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 Puerto Morelos station (TICON-4), 44 mi from Akumal. 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 Akumal
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Wednesday 28: 1.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (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 (+1.4 °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 6:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Akumal today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:27 am · sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 6:16 pm · last light 6:39 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 83.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 6 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:27 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period 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 Akumal today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Akumal the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- Santuario de la Tortuga Marina 4.8 mi
- Akumal Dive Shop 0.1 mi
- Akumal Bay Dive Center 0.3 mi
- Tortugas Akualmal 0.5 mi
- Diverz Den Mexico 0.5 mi
- Akumal Dive Adventures 0.5 mi
- Cave Gravity Dive Shop 0.7 mi
- Dive Cenotes Mexico 0.7 mi
- Cenote y Laguna YALKU Akumal lagoon & snorkel 1.1 mi
- Yal Kú Akumal Riviera Maya 1.1 mi
- Aktun Chen 2.1 mi
- Blue Experience Diving 2.5 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 Akumal
Now in Akumal
- Low / high
- 71 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 14%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 inHg. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 73° | 72° | 71° | 77° | 84° | 85° | 79° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 N | 7 NNW | 7 NNW | 7 N | 6 NNW | 8 NNW | 7 N | 7 NNW |
| Gusts | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 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 79° 7 N 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 7 NNW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 72° 7 NW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 7 WNW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 7 WNW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 7 WNW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 3 WNW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 5 N 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 85 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 71 / 84 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 85 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 85 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 86 °F | 6 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 84 °F | 6 mph N | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 84 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 84 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 70 / 84 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 82 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 83 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 68 / 85 °F | 10 mph N | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 84 °F | 8 mph N | 2.4 ft |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 71° / 84° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 85° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 78° / 85° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 72° / 86° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 73° / 84° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 73° / 84° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 84° 1.3 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.3 °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 6:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Akumal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:33 pm (56° high)
- Daylight 11 h 27 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:46 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,938 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Akumal
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:26–3:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:58–3:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:56–9:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:58–8:58 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 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 Akumal
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,300 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,200 ft
- 33 ft deep1,300 ft
- 66 ft deep0.3 mi
- 164 ft deep0.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,300 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 1,300 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.
Tides near AkumalTides nearby
- Yalkú1.1 mi
- Yotdzonot1.2 mi
- San Miguel (Solidaridad)1.3 mi
- San Martín2.0 mi
- Sagrado Corazón de Jesús2.1 mi
- Gran Bahía Príncipe2.2 mi
- Ciudad Chemuyil4.2 mi
- Puerto Aventuras9.2 mi
- Playa del Carmen22 mi
- San Miguel de Cozumel25 mi
Akumal at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,310 people. Coordinates: 20.397° N, 87.314° W.
- It is 145 mi northeast of Chetumal, the main place in Quintana Roo. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in Chetumal.
- The nearest tide station, Puerto Morelos, is 44 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Chemuyil (3.1 mi), Playa Kantenah (3.9 mi).
Questions about AkumalQuestions
What time is sunset today in Akumal?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Akumal?
At 6:50 am. First light comes at 6:01 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 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 1:26–3:26 am, Minor 8:56–9:56 am, Major 1:58–3:58 pm, Minor 7:58–8:58 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Akumal?
Partly cloudy, from 71 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the north (7 mph) and a 14% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Akumal?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the east. The water is 84.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Akumal?
The best time to visit Akumal is from December to March: highs of 84 °F to 87 °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: Puerto Morelos 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).