Cancún tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 10:59 pm (1.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 84 °F slight · 5.7 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 76 °F from the NNW, gusts 8 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 1.7–2.6 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 6:26–10:00 am
- Sun 6:48 am–6:14 pm 11 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:25 pm
Today in Cancún there are high tides at 10:35 am (1.2 ft) and 10:59 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 4:52 am and 4:23 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:59 pm. The sun rises at 6:48 am and sets at 6:14 pm: 11 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:24 am to 3:24 am and from 1:56 pm to 3:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (5 mph). Clear sky, 76 °F.
Fishing in Cancún today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:56–3:56 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, bonefish, gray snapper and yellowtail snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail snapper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cancún, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Cancún
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °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 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
Cancún has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with some waves. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with 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 Cancún
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- Playa El Niño 2.9 mi · NE
- Playa Las Perlas 3.5 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Parking
- Playa Conchitas 3.7 mi · SE
- Playa Langosta 4.6 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Playa Tortugas 5.5 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
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 Cancún
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Tides in Cancún
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:52 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:35 am 1.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:23 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:59 pm 1.5 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 13 min to high tide at 10:59 pm.
In Cancún 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 25 (1.5 ft) and the lowest, on July 14 (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 | 6:48 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:35 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 4:23 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:59 pm · 1.5 ft | 91% | Major periods 1:24 am · 1:56 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:49 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 5:55 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:37 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · 0.8 ft | — | 83% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:49 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 12:16 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 7:07 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 12:56 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:36 pm · 0.8 ft | 74% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:04 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:50 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 1:41 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 8:26 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 2:20 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · 0.9 ft | 63% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:50 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 3:04 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:42 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:32 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:34 pm · 0.9 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:33 am · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:51 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 4:19 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:45 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:33 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · 0.8 ft | 41% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:51 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 5:25 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:37 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 0.8 ft | 30% | Major periods 7:14 am · 7:37 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 Isla Mujeres station (TICON-4), 8.7 mi from Cancún. 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 Cancún
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northeast (moderate).
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 (+1.0 °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 6:46 pm (local time).
Surf in Cancún today
Surf today
Fair- 2.3–3.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.5 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:26 am · sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 6:14 pm · last light 6:36 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: 60 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:26 am to 8:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with 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 Cancún today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.0 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 6:50 am to 7:30 am, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
In Cancún 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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- Excaret 1.0 mi
- Cenotes Zapote-Ecopark 1.3 mi
- Club Aquaranas Cancún 1.4 mi
- Queen Angel 1.5 mi
- Aquaworld Dive Center 1.5 mi
- Koox Diving Cancun 1.8 mi
- Whale Shark Mexico 2.0 mi
- Tom Scuba Cancun 2.0 mi
- Squalo Divers 2.3 mi
- Don Chingon Charters 3.3 mi
- Scuba Cancun Dive Center 3.5 mi
- Scuba Garrido Cancún 3.5 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Cancún
Now in Cancún
- Low / high
- 70 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 73° | 70° | 79° | 85° | 85° | 78° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNE | 4 N | 4 NNW | 5 N | 7 NNW | 6 N | 5 N | 5 WNW |
| Gusts | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Waves | 4.2 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 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 78° 5 N 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 5 WNW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 am 72° 5 W 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 4 W 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 4 W 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 3 NW 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 3 N 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 1 ESE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 70 / 85 °F | 8 mph NNW | 4.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 71 / 85 °F | 5 mph NW | 2.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 87 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 88 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 89 °F | 5 mph N | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 87 °F | 4 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 86 °F | 4 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 71 / 87 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 87 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 82 °F | 11 mph W | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 65 / 82 °F | 9 mph W | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 82 °F | 6 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 82 °F | 6 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 67 / 81 °F | 7 mph N | 2.2 ft |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 71° / 85° 2.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 71° / 87° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 73° / 88° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 69° / 89° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 72° / 87° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 72° / 86° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 71° / 87° 1.6 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 tomorrow. 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 (−3.1 °F; normal high: 89 °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 6:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Cancún
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:26 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (56° high)
- Daylight 11 h 25 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:43 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,970 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cancún
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:24–3:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:56–3:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:56–9:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:55–8:55 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 Cancún
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.8 mi
- Jetty 5.4 mi
- Marina 2.5 mi
- Marina V&V 5.2 mi
- Puerto Isla Mujeres 8.2 mi
- Blue Bite Bait & Tackle 0.9 mi
- Artes de Pesca 1.2 mi
- tecnopesca mexicana 1.9 mi
- Deepseafishingincancun 2.1 mi
- Fuel dock 7.8 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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Nearest lighthouse
Gran Puerto de Cancún Lighthouse 2.6 mi east
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(3) W 20s
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 190 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 190 ft
- Built
- 2005
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CancúnTides nearby
- Puerto Juárez2.6 mi
- Hacienda del Mar3.3 mi
- María Estrella del Mar3.7 mi
- El Meco3.8 mi
- Playa Azul4.1 mi
- Jesús Alberto López Camino4.2 mi
- Luis Barocio de la Lama4.3 mi
- Costa Mujeres4.3 mi
- Isla Mujeres8.4 mi
- Chiquilá36 mi
Cancún at a glance
- Town or city of about 888,797 people. Coordinates: 21.174° N, 86.847° W.
- It is 206 mi northeast of Chetumal, the main place in Quintana Roo. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 9 min earlier than in Chetumal.
- The nearest tide station, Isla Mujeres, is 8.8 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa del Niño (3.0 mi), Playa Linda (4.5 mi), Playa Langosta (4.7 mi).
Questions about CancúnQuestions
What time is sunset today in Cancún?
At 6:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cancún?
At 6:49 am. First light comes at 6:00 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 1:24–3:24 am, Minor 8:56–9:56 am, Major 1:56–3:56 pm, Minor 7:55–8:55 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cancún?
Mainly clear, from 70 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (5 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cancún?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the northeast. The water is 84.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cancún?
The best time to visit Cancún is from February to March and in December: 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: Isla Mujeres 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).