Altata tides today
- Tide now -2.8 ft ↑ rising · high 10:47 pm (0.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:00–5:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 7:00–11:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 4.4 ft · 87 °F moderate · 10.8 s from the south
- Wind · air 18 mph · 80 °F from the SSE, gusts 29 · overcast
- Sun 6:16 am–5:34 pm 11 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:43 pm
- Diving tomorrow 4:30–5:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Tropical Depression Vance (winds of 35 mph), 320 mi to the south. Approaching (moving north at 9 mph). This place is inside the forecast cone. The forecast takes its center within about 45 mi of here tomorrow. NHC (NOAA) advisory, today at 2:00 pm.
Summary based on data from the NHC (NOAA). The official warning is the one from your country’s weather or emergency service.
Today in Altata there are high tides at 8:47 am (2.6 ft) and 10:47 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 2:43 am and 4:03 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:47 pm. The sun rises at 6:16 am and sets at 5:34 pm: 11 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:52 am to 2:52 am and from 1:24 pm to 3:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.4 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the south-southeast (18 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in Altata today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:43 am
- Major period 12:52–2:52 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (3.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 2:50 am, combines the 2:43 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 8:30 am to 9:50 am, with the 8:47 am high tide, moonset and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 4:03 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Altata
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 11 s; moderate rip current risk
- High tide at 8:47 am
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 18 mph
Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 2:43 am
Low tide at 2:43 am and 4:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:47 am and 10:47 pm.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 87 °F, though with clouds and some waves.
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Tides in Altata
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:43 am -0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:47 am 2.6 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 4:03 pm -2.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:47 pm 0.6 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 22 min to high tide at 10:47 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 8:47 am high tide and 81 for the 10:47 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 24 (2.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-3.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 10 (coefficient 107, 4.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 3 (coefficient 20, 2.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:16 am · 5:34 pm | Low tide 2:43 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 8:47 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 4:03 pm · -2.8 ft | High tide 10:47 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 12:52 am · 1:24 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:17 am · 5:33 pm | Low tide 3:08 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 9:20 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 4:56 pm · -2.4 ft | — | Coef. 73 | 83% | Major periods 1:56 am · 2:29 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 12:04 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 3:29 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:57 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 6:06 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 61 | 73% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 10:44 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 7:52 pm · -1.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 34 | 62% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:19 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 12:53 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 9:38 pm · -1.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 32 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:19 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 5:22 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:46 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 3:52 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 10:43 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 50 | 40% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:20 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 5:39 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 11:33 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 5:15 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:27 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 67 | 29% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Altata has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 3.2 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Altata
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 5.5 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 85.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.0 °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 4:24 pm (local time).
Surf in Altata today
Surf today
Fair- 2.7–4.1 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.5 ft swell at 8 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 4:03 pm)
- Light: First light 5:53 am · sunrise 6:16 am · sunset 5:34 pm · last light 5:58 pm
- Tide: low 2:43 am (-0.7 ft), high 8:47 am (2.6 ft), low 4:03 pm (-2.8 ft) and high 10:47 pm (0.6 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 87.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 136 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with a good size and 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 Altata today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (8:47 am): little current from 8:30 am to 9:10 am
- 3.1 ft swell at 8 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:43 am (2:20–3:10 am), high tide 8:47 am (8:30–9:10 am), low tide 4:03 pm (3:48–4:20 pm) and high tide 10:47 pm (10:10–11:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.8 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 87.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 9:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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 Altata
Now in Altata
- Low / high
- 75 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 39%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 13 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 (−0.01 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 78° | 75° | 77° | 82° | 81° | 78° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 2 NNE | 3 N | 7 ESE | 3 NE | 18 SSE | 15 SE | 4 ESE |
| Gusts | 5 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 26 | 14 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.5 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 |
- 6:00 pm 78° 15 SE 4.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 4 ESE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 3 ENE 4.5 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 14 SE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 6 ESE 5.0 ft
- 9:00 am 73° 17 E 5.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 14 E 5.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 13 E 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 75 / 82 °F | 18 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 8:47 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 71 / 83 °F | 22 mph ESE | 5.4 ft | 9:20 am | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 85 °F | 16 mph SE | 5.5 ft | 12:04 am · 9:57 am | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 87 °F | 9 mph NNW | 3.8 ft | 10:44 am | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 88 °F | 13 mph NW | 3.8 ft | 12:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 89 °F | 17 mph NW | 4.5 ft | 5:22 am · 3:52 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 87 °F | 15 mph NW | 4.3 ft | 5:39 am · 5:15 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 86 °F | 10 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 5:59 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 87 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.7 ft | 6:20 am · 6:55 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 86 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.5 ft | 6:40 am · 7:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 86 °F | 10 mph S | — | 6:59 am · 8:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 85 °F | 9 mph SE | — | 7:19 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 67 / 85 °F | 6 mph NW | — | 7:38 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 66 / 86 °F | 5 mph WNW | — | 7:58 am · 9:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Heavy showers 71° / 83° 5.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 73° / 85° 5.5 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 74° / 87° 3.8 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 76° / 88° 3.8 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 76° / 89° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 75° / 87° 4.3 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 72° / 86° 3.7 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−8.9 °F; normal high: 91 °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 4:24 pm (local time).
The sun in Altata
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:26 am
- Full dark 6:24 pm
- Civil dawn 5:53 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 11:55 am (52° high)
- Daylight 11 h 18 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:03 pm
- Full dark 6:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,352,542 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Altata
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:52–2:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:24–3:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:33–9:33 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:13–8:13 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 · 1:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 4:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 7:54 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 Altata
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.75 mi from shore and 0 ft at 1.6 mi.
From the shoreline (550 ft from Altata) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.75 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.75 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 1.6 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). There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.6 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
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- Town or city of about 2,001 people. Coordinates: 24.632° N, 107.930° W.
- It is 136 mi northwest of Mazatlán, the main place in Sinaloa. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 4 min later than in Mazatlán.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about AltataQuestions
What time is high tide today in Altata?
Today in Altata there are high tides at 8:47 am (2.6 ft) and 10:47 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 2:43 am and 4:03 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Altata?
At 5:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Altata?
At 6:17 am. First light comes at 5:27 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 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 12:52–2:52 am, Minor 8:33–9:33 am, Major 1:24–3:24 pm, Minor 7:13–8:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Altata?
Heavy drizzle, from 75 °F to 82 °F, with a fresh breeze from the south-southeast (18 mph) and a 39% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Altata?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.4 ft waves with a period of 10.8 s from the south. The water is 87.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Altata?
The best time to visit Altata is from December to March: highs of 80 °F to 85 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).