Isla Mujeres tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 5:55 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 84 °F slight · 5.9 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 75 °F from the WNW, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:48 am–6:13 pm 11 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:28 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Isla Mujeres there is high tide at 11:37 am (1.2 ft) and low tides at 5:55 am and 5:20 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:55 am. The sun rises at 6:48 am and sets at 6:13 pm: 11 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:28 am to 4:28 am and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph). Mainly clear, 75 °F.
Fishing in Isla Mujeres today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:00–5:00 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: little tunny, great barracuda, bonefish and gray snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail snapper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Isla Mujeres, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Isla Mujeres
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 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 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
Isla Mujeres has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 84 °F, though with rain. 8:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with a chance of rain and some waves.
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 Mujeres
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- Esduma La Perla Hotel Isla Mujeres 2.1 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- North Beach 2.4 mi · NW
- Playa El Niño 5.5 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 Isla Mujeres
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Tides in Isla Mujeres
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:55 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:37 am 1.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:20 pm 0.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 32 min to low tide at 5:55 am.
In Isla Mujeres the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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, Thu 29 | 6:48 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 · 3:00 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 3:32 am · 4:04 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:49 am · 6:11 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 4:34 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 5:32 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:50 am · 6:10 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 7:13 am · 7:37 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:51 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 6:20 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:21 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:11 pm · 1.4 ft | — | 21% | Major periods 7:59 am · 8:21 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), 0.7 mi from Isla Mujeres. 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 Mujeres
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Thursday 29: 2.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the 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 (+1.3 °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 4:09 am (local time).
Surf in Isla Mujeres today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:26 am · sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 6:13 pm · last light 6:35 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 83.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 31 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 6:35 pm can also work, with 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 Isla Mujeres today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.6 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (4 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 3.7 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:28 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 4:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with light wind, though with current.
In Isla Mujeres 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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- Velma Lykes 7.2 mi
- Adventure Tours Isla Mujeres 0.1 mi
- Scuba Claire 0.6 mi
- Kenny Fishing & Dive Tours 0.7 mi
- Casa del Buceo 0.8 mi
- Manta Dive & Snorkel Isla Mujers 1.0 mi
- El Farito 1.5 mi
- Garrafon Park 2.0 mi
- Enrique's Unique Dives 2.0 mi
- El Garrafon 2.0 mi
- Aqua Adventures Eco Divers 2.1 mi
- Mexico Divers 2.1 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
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Isla Mujeres
Now in Isla Mujeres
- Low / high
- 73 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 36%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 73° | 75° | 74° | 80° | 86° | 85° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WNW | 5 NW | 4 WNW | 4 NNW | 4 N | 4 NE | 3 ENE | 2 NE |
| Gusts | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 74° 4 WNW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 4 NNW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 4 N 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 4 NE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 3 ENE 2.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 2 NE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 3 ENE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 4 ESE 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 86 °F | 5 mph N | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 87 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 88 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 84 °F | 4 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 86 °F | 4 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 88 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 89 °F | 4 mph S | 1.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 86 °F | 6 mph W | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 82 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 65 / 81 °F | 6 mph N | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 68 / 83 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 82 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 81 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 79 °F | 3 mph NNE | 2.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 87° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 72° / 88° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 72° / 84° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 71° / 86° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 88° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 70° / 89° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 70° / 86° 1.4 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 today. 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 4:09 am (local time).
The sun in Isla Mujeres
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 7:02 pm
- Civil dawn 6:26 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (55° high)
- Daylight 11 h 24 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:42 pm
- Full dark 7:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,736 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Isla Mujeres
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:28–4:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:00–5:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:03–11:03 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:58–9:58 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Isla Mujeres
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 4.6 mi
- Jetty 6.3 mi
- Puerto Isla Mujeres 0.5 mi
- Marina V&V 4.7 mi
- Marina 6.0 mi
- tecnopesca mexicana 6.6 mi
- Artes de Pesca 7.6 mi
- Deepseafishingincancun 7.9 mi
- Blue Bite Bait & Tackle 8.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (1,000 ft from Isla Mujeres) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,150 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.3 mi 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. 33 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 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
Gran Puerto de Cancún Lighthouse 5.9 mi southwest
- 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 Isla MujeresTides nearby
- Villas Punta Sam4.6 mi
- Escénica4.6 mi
- La Proa4.6 mi
- Ninguno (Isla Mujeres)4.6 mi
- Casa Tangara4.6 mi
- Villas Mar4.6 mi
- Costa Mujeres4.7 mi
- Luis Barocio de la Lama4.7 mi
- Playa Azul4.7 mi
- Cancún8.4 mi
Isla Mujeres at a glance
- Town or city of about 12,642 people. Coordinates: 21.231° N, 86.731° W.
- It is 213 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 0.7 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Paraíso (0.7 mi), Playa Lancheros (1.0 mi), Playa Indios (1.3 mi), Playa Garrafón (2.0 mi).
Questions about Isla MujeresQuestions
What time is sunset today in Isla Mujeres?
At 6:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Isla Mujeres?
At 6:49 am. First light comes at 6:00 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:28–4:28 am, Minor 10:03–11:03 am, Major 3:00–5:00 pm, Minor 8:58–9:58 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Isla Mujeres?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 86 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Isla Mujeres?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 5.9 s from the north-northeast. The water is 83.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Isla Mujeres?
The best time to visit Isla Mujeres is from February to March: highs of 85 °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).