Mahahual tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↑ rising · high 10:35 pm (1.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 85 °F slight · 5.6 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 78 °F from the NE, gusts 10 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 0.8–1.2 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 6:27–10:00 am
- Sun 6:49 am–6:20 pm 11 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:34 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:34 pm
Today in Mahahual there are high tides at 11:13 am (1.3 ft) and 10:35 pm (1.4 ft) and low tides at 4:45 am and 4:42 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:35 pm. The sun rises at 6:49 am and sets at 6:20 pm: 11 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:34 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:28 am to 3:28 am and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 78 °F.
Fishing in Mahahual today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:00–4:00 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.1 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 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: skipjack tuna, gray snapper, yellowtail snapper and mahi-mahi. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Mahahual, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Mahahual
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °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
Mahahual 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 85 °F, though with rain 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 Mahahual
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Mahahual.
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Tides in Mahahual
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:45 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:13 am 1.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:42 pm 1.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:35 pm 1.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 46 min to high tide at 10:35 pm.
In Mahahual the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 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 24 (1.5 ft) and the lowest, on January 30 (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 · 6:20 pm | Low tide 4:45 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:13 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 4:42 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 10:35 pm · 1.4 ft | 91% | Major periods 1:28 am · 2:00 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:50 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 5:54 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:52 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:56 pm · 1.3 ft | 83% | Major periods 2:32 am · 3:04 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:50 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 7:12 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:42 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 7:23 pm · 1.0 ft | — | 74% | Major periods 3:36 am · 4:08 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:50 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:34 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:58 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 8:57 pm · 0.9 ft | 63% | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:51 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 3:14 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 4:01 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 10:14 pm · 0.9 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:51 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 4:32 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 10:56 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 4:53 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 11:15 pm · 0.8 ft | 41% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:52 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 5:35 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 11:50 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 5:38 pm · 1.4 ft | — | 30% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:41 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 Sian Ka'an station (TICON-4), 45 mi from Mahahual. 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 Mahahual
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 7 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 (+1.5 °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 6:48 pm (local time).
Surf in Mahahual today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.0 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast, 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 6:20 pm · last light 6:42 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 84.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 24 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 a short-period swell. 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, 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 Mahahual today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.23 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:42 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:34 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.
In Mahahual 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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- Buceando Mahahual Costa Maya 0.0 mi
- Doctor Dive 0.0 mi
- Gypsea Divers 0.1 mi
- Dive Life SCUBA 0.1 mi
- Caribbean buccaneer 0.1 mi
- Alux Divers 0.2 mi
- Pepe Dive Mahahual Dive Shop 0.2 mi
- Mahahual Dive Centre 0.3 mi
- Buceando Mahahual 0.3 mi
- Centro de buceo MAR ADENTRO 0.5 mi
- Tritones 0.9 mi
- Dream Time 0.9 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 Mahahual
Now in Mahahual
- Low / high
- 71 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 86%
- Clouds
- 69%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 73° | 72° | 71° | 78° | 85° | 84° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 N | 6 NNW | 7 NW | 6 NNW | 5 NNE | 8 NE | 7 NE | 4 NE |
| Gusts | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 6 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 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 pm 79° 7 NE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 4 NE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 4 NNW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 6 NW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 6 NW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 5 NW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 6 WNW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 89° 2 W 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 86 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.3 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 67 / 89 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 87 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 84 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 87 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 88 °F | 6 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 85 °F | 6 mph E | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 87 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 88 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 86 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 65 / 82 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 84 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 67 / 84 °F | 6 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 84 °F | 8 mph N | 3.5 ft |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 67° / 89° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 73° / 87° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 73° / 84° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 72° / 87° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 88° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 73° / 85° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 1.2 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 6:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Mahahual
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 6:42 pm
- Solar noon 12:35 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 30 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:50 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,911 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mahahual
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:28–3:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:00–4:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:53–9:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:04–9:04 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 Mahahual
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.8 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.5 mi
- 33 ft deep2.8 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 2.5 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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
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Majahual Lighthouse 1.4 mi northeast
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 16 s · Fl(4) W 16s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 72 ft
- Built
- 2006
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MahahualTides nearby
- Benquesoya0.5 mi
- La Divina Esperanza1.0 mi
- Kilómetro Cincuenta y Cinco1.1 mi
- Punta Tam1.6 mi
- Los Compayitos2.7 mi
- San Francisco3.2 mi
- El Henequén3.9 mi
- San Carlos3.9 mi
- Reel Loco4.0 mi
- Xcalak32 mi
Mahahual at a glance
- Town or city of about 920 people. Coordinates: 18.716° N, 87.708° W.
- It is 41 mi east of Chetumal, the main place in Quintana Roo. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Chetumal.
- The nearest tide station, Sian Ka'an, is 45 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about MahahualQuestions
What time is sunset today in Mahahual?
At 6:20 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mahahual?
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 1:28–3:28 am, Minor 8:53–9:53 am, Major 2:00–4:00 pm, Minor 8:04–9:04 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mahahual?
Light drizzle, from 71 °F to 86 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 86% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mahahual?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the northeast. The water is 85.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mahahual?
The best time to visit Mahahual is from February to March: highs of 85 °F to 87 °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: Sian Ka'an 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).