Isla Holbox tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↓ falling · low 5:55 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 82 °F smooth · 5.2 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 73 °F from the WNW, gusts 10 · clear
- Sun 6:51 am–6:15 pm 11 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:26 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Isla Holbox 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 falling toward the low tide at 5:55 am. The sun rises at 6:51 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 11 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:26 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 1.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph). Clear, 73 °F.
Fishing in Isla Holbox today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:58–3:58 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (1.7 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 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, spotted seatrout, little tunny and great barracuda. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Isla Holbox, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Isla Holbox
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- Water at 82 °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 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 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
Isla Holbox has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 82 °F, though with very high UV. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm is good too, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 82 °F.
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 Isla Holbox
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- Punta Cocos 1.4 mi · SW
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Tides in Isla Holbox
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
- ▲ High tide 10:59 pm 1.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 16 min to low tide at 5:55 am.
In Isla Holbox 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 | 6:51 am · 6:15 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 1:26 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:51 am · 6:15 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 2:30 am · 3:03 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:52 am · 6:14 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 3:35 am · 4:07 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:52 am · 6:14 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 4:37 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:53 am · 6:13 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 5:35 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:53 am · 6:13 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 6:28 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:54 am · 6:12 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 7:16 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 Isla Mujeres station (TICON-4), 46 mi from Isla Holbox. 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 Isla Holbox
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces north 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 Wednesday 28: 2.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northeast (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 (+1.7 °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 11:40 pm (local time).
Surf in Isla Holbox today
Surf today
Poor- 1.4–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (5 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:28 am · sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 6:15 pm · last light 6:38 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 82.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 15 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:28 am to 10:00 am, 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 Isla Holbox today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.4 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-southwest, 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 82.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:26 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 Isla Holbox 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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Weather in Isla Holbox
Now in Isla Holbox
- Low / high
- 71 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 14%
- Clouds
- 4%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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 | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 72° | 71° | 79° | 84° | 85° | 78° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNE | 4 N | 4 N | 6 N | 8 N | 7 N | 5 NNW | 6 NW |
| Gusts | 9 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 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 |
- 12:00 am 73° 5 WNW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 5 WNW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 5 WNW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 5 NNW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 6 NNW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 7 N 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 3 NNE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 1 E 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 85 °F | 8 mph N | 2.3 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 73 / 87 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 90 °F | 8 mph E | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 90 °F | 6 mph E | 1.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 88 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 88 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 87 °F | 3 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 89 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 89 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 84 °F | 12 mph W | 2.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 65 / 82 °F | 11 mph W | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 81 °F | 6 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 67 / 85 °F | 7 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 83 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.4 ft |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 73° / 87° 1.7 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 72° / 90° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 71° / 90° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 71° / 88° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 88° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 87° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 70° / 89° 0.9 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.
- 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, normal highs for late October (87 °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 11:40 pm (local time).
The sun in Isla Holbox
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:02 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:28 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:33 pm (55° high)
- Daylight 11 h 25 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:45 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,934 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Isla Holbox
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
- 8:59–9:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:56–8:56 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 Isla Holbox
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Isla Holbox.
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 20 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1,050 ft from Isla Holbox) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.3 mi): 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. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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 Isla HolboxTides nearby
- Santa Teresa (Lázaro Cárdenas)4.0 mi
- San Manuel (Lázaro Cárdenas)5.0 mi
- Chiquilá6.8 mi
- Yoluk7.5 mi
- Rancho Mil9.3 mi
- Chipepté10 mi
- Río Turbio11 mi
- Santa Clara11 mi
- Sinay14 mi
- El Cuyo19 mi
Isla Holbox at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,486 people. Coordinates: 21.523° N, 87.378° W.
- It is 216 mi north of Chetumal, the main place in Quintana Roo. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 7 min earlier than in Chetumal.
- The nearest tide station, Isla Mujeres, is 46 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Isla HolboxQuestions
What time is sunset today in Isla Holbox?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Isla Holbox?
At 6:51 am. First light comes at 6:02 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 8:59–9:59 am, Major 1:58–3:58 pm, Minor 7:56–8:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Isla Holbox?
Light drizzle, from 71 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph) and a 14% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Isla Holbox?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the north-northeast. The water is 82.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Isla Holbox?
The best time to visit Isla Holbox is from February to March: highs of 84 °F to 86 °F, about 4 rainy days 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: 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).