Playa del Carmen tides today
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↓ falling · low 5:50 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 8:00–10:00 am Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 85 °F smooth · 5.9 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 72 °F from the NW, gusts 13 · clear
- Sun 6:49 am–6:15 pm 11 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:31 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Playa del Carmen there is high tide at 11:51 am (1.1 ft) and low tides at 5:50 am and 5:28 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:50 am. The sun rises at 6:49 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 11 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:29 am to 4:29 am and from 3:02 pm to 5:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northwest (7 mph). Clear, 72 °F.
Fishing in Playa del Carmen today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:02–5:02 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light cross-shore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- 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, lines up with a major period. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, gray snapper, great barracuda and mutton snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail snapper and gray snapper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Playa del Carmen, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Playa del Carmen
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 86 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 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 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
Playa del Carmen has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °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 Playa del Carmen
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- Punta Esmeralda 2.4 mi · NE
- Xcalacoco 3.9 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
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 Playa del Carmen
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Tides in Playa del Carmen
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:50 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:51 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:28 pm 0.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 4 min to low tide at 5:50 am.
In Playa del Carmen the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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, Thu 29 | 6:49 am · 6:15 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 2:29 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:50 am · 6:14 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 3:34 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:50 am · 6:13 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 4:36 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:51 am · 6:13 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 · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:51 am · 6:12 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 6:26 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:52 am · 6:12 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 7:15 am · 7:38 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:52 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 6:32 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:27 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 5:57 pm · 1.3 ft | — | 21% | Major periods 8:01 am · 8:23 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), 22 mi from Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 1.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (smooth).
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 (+1.1 °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 12:45 am (local time).
Surf in Playa del Carmen today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:26 am · sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 6:15 pm · last light 6:37 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 84.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:26 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Playa del Carmen today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.9 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 1.7 mph current toward the north-northeast, strong (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 84.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:31 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 and the sun high, though with current.
In Playa del Carmen 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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- Dive with Martin 12 mi
- Stefaland 0.0 mi
- Blue Life 0.1 mi
- Abyss Dive Center 0.1 mi
- The Dive Machine Diving Playa Del Carmen 0.1 mi
- Dive-X Riviera Maya 0.1 mi
- Cenote Minotauro 0.2 mi
- Dive Mexico 0.2 mi
- ZOTZ Local Diving Experts 0.2 mi
- Pura Vida Diving 0.2 mi
- Be Diving 0.2 mi
- Dive Club MaruMar 0.2 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 Playa del Carmen
Now in Playa del Carmen
- Low / high
- 71 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.31 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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). 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 | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light showers | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 72° | 72° | 71° | 79° | 83° | 80° | 77° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NW | 7 WNW | 6 WNW | 6 NW | 1 NNE | 4 ENE | 1 NNW | 2 WNW |
| Gusts | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.03 in | 0.07 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 72° 7 NW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 7 WNW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 6 WNW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 6 NW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 1 NNE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 4 ENE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 1 NNW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 2 WNW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 71 / 83 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 84 °F | 8 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 86 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 85 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 87 °F | 4 mph N | 0.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 84 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 86 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 86 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 85 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 83 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 84 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 67 / 85 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 84 °F | 7 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 66 / 83 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 84° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 0.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 87° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 71° / 84° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 86° 0.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 73° / 86° 0.5 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, cooler than normal for late October (−4.2 °F; normal high: 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 12:45 am (local time).
The sun in Playa del Carmen
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:00 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:26 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (56° high)
- Daylight 11 h 25 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:44 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,712 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa del Carmen
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:29–4:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:02–5:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:02–11:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:01–10:01 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 Playa del Carmen
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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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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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 130 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 900 ft.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Playa del Carmen) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep70 ft
- 33 ft deep130 ft
- 66 ft deep330 ft
- 164 ft deep900 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 65 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 130 ft and 66 ft at 330 ft 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Playa del Carmen Lighthouse 0.6 mi east
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 12 s · Fl(3) W 12s
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 56 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 52 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Playa del CarmenTides nearby
- Solidaridad0.1 mi
- Playacar1.3 mi
- Los Dos Compadres1.9 mi
- Lomar2.9 mi
- Guadalupano3.3 mi
- Dzonot Ha3.4 mi
- San Miguel de Cozumel12 mi
- Puerto Aventuras13 mi
- Akumal22 mi
- Ciudad Chemuyil26 mi
Playa del Carmen at a glance
- Town or city of about 149,923 people. Coordinates: 20.627° N, 87.080° W.
- It is 166 mi northeast of Chetumal, the main place in Quintana Roo. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 7 min earlier than in Chetumal.
- The nearest tide station, Puerto Morelos, is 22 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Mamitas (1.0 mi), Playa Paraíso (1.9 mi), Xcalacoco (3.8 mi).
Questions about Playa del CarmenQuestions
What time is sunset today in Playa del Carmen?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa del Carmen?
At 6:50 am. First light comes at 6:01 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 2:29–4:29 am, Minor 10:02–11:02 am, Major 3:02–5:02 pm, Minor 9:01–10:01 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playa del Carmen?
Light showers, from 71 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the northwest (7 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa del Carmen?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 5.9 s from the east-northeast. The water is 84.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is from January 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).