San Miguel de Cozumel tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 10:45 pm (1.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 10/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 85 °F smooth · 5.8 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 81 °F from the NW, gusts 19 · clear sky
- Sun 6:48 am–6:15 pm 11 h 27 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:27 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:27 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–6:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in San Miguel de Cozumel there are high tides at 10:49 am (1.1 ft) and 10:45 pm (1.3 ft) and low tides at 4:44 am and 4:25 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:45 pm. The sun rises at 6:48 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 11 h 27 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:27 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:25 am to 3:25 am and from 1:56 pm to 3:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northwest (9 mph). Clear sky, 81 °F.
Fishing in San Miguel de Cozumel today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:56–3:56 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (9 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, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, great barracuda, gray snapper and mahi-mahi. 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 San Miguel de Cozumel, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in San Miguel de Cozumel
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 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 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
San Miguel de Cozumel 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 very high UV. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm is good too, with 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 San Miguel de Cozumel
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- Playa La Caletita 1.4 mi · W
- Playa Caletita 1.9 mi · SW
- Playa San Juan 3.6 mi · N
- 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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Tides in San Miguel de Cozumel
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:44 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:49 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:25 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:45 pm 1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 47 min to high tide at 10:45 pm.
In San Miguel de Cozumel 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 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, Wed 28 | 6:48 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 4:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:49 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 4:25 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 1.3 ft | 91% | Major periods 1:25 am · 1:56 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:48 am · 6:14 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 · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:49 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 3:33 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:49 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 4:35 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:50 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 5:33 am · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:50 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 | 6:51 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 7:14 am · 7:38 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), 26 mi from San Miguel de Cozumel. 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 San Miguel de Cozumel
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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: 1.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the 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 (+1.4 °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 4:58 pm (local time).
Diving in San Miguel de Cozumel today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.9 mph current toward the northeast (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 84.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:27 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. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
In San Miguel de Cozumel 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 2.5 mi
- Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel 9.7 mi
- Barefoot Dive Center Cozumel 0.2 mi
- Dimi Scuba Tours Cozumel Mexico 0.2 mi
- Blue Aquatics Divers 0.3 mi
- Diveedgar 0.4 mi
- AlexScuba Dive Shop 0.4 mi
- BluKay 0.4 mi
- Cozumel Scuba Repair 0.4 mi
- Trippy Divers Mexico 0.5 mi
- Cozumel Dive School 0.5 mi
- Cozumel el cielito tours 0.5 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 San Miguel de Cozumel
Now in San Miguel de Cozumel
- Low / high
- 70 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 4%
- Humidity
- 53%
- Dew pointDew point
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- 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). 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 73° | 71° | 70° | 78° | 85° | 85° | 77° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNW | 6 NW | 7 NNW | 7 N | 6 NNW | 9 NW | 6 NW | 6 NW |
| Gusts | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 14 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 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 77° 6 NW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 6 NW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 7 NW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 6 WNW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 6 WNW 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 6 WNW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 2 NW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 3 N 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 70 / 86 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.3 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 71 / 83 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 85 °F | 7 mph E | 0.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 86 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 88 °F | 6 mph N | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 86 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 85 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 86 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 86 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 85 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.5 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 |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 71° / 83° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 71° / 85° 0.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 71° / 88° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 72° / 86° 0.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier 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 4:58 pm (local time).
The sun in San Miguel de Cozumel
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:25 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (56° high)
- Daylight 11 h 27 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 92,353,963 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in San Miguel de Cozumel
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:25–3:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:56–3:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:55–9:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:57–8:57 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 San Miguel de Cozumel
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Punta Langosta Pier 1.1 mi
- Caleta 3.3 mi
- Marina 5.1 mi
- El Pescador Fishing Shop 0.7 mi
- Artículos de Pesca Cozumel 0.8 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
San Miguel de Cozumel Lighthouse 1.4 mi west
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 5 s · Fl(2) W 5s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 56 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 118 ft
- Built
- 2000
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near San Miguel de CozumelTides nearby
- Huerto Familiar2.6 mi
- Luis Alcérreca2.8 mi
- Jorge Ortega2.8 mi
- Chichihualco2.9 mi
- El Mariachi3.1 mi
- Cabaña del Pescador3.3 mi
- Playa del Carmen12 mi
- Puerto Aventuras18 mi
- Akumal25 mi
- Ciudad Chemuyil29 mi
San Miguel de Cozumel at a glance
- Town or city of about 77,236 people. Coordinates: 20.500° N, 86.943° W.
- It is 163 mi northeast of Chetumal, the main place in Quintana Roo. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 8 min earlier than in Chetumal.
- The nearest tide station, Puerto Morelos, is 26 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: San Juan (1.5 mi).
Questions about San Miguel de CozumelQuestions
What time is sunset today in San Miguel de Cozumel?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in San Miguel de Cozumel?
At 6:48 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 1:25–3:25 am, Minor 8:55–9:55 am, Major 1:56–3:56 pm, Minor 7:57–8:57 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in San Miguel de Cozumel?
Partly cloudy, from 70 °F to 86 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northwest (9 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in San Miguel de Cozumel?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the northeast. The water is 84.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit San Miguel de Cozumel?
The best time to visit San Miguel de Cozumel is from February to March: highs of 84 °F to 85 °F, about 5 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: 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).