La Reforma today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 am average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 87 °F slight · 9.3 s from the south
- Wind · air 5 mph · 73 °F from the E, gusts 12 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:18 am–5:33 pm 11 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 8:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:47 pm
- Best time to dive 6:30–9:30 am great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.85 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Tropical Storm Vance (winds of 40 mph), 280 mi to the south. Approaching (moving north-northeast at 7 mph). This place is inside the forecast cone. The forecast takes its center within about 120 mi of here today. NHC (NOAA) advisory, today at 2:00 am.
Summary based on data from the NHC (NOAA). The official warning is the one from your country’s weather or emergency service.
Today, Thursday, October 29, in La Reforma the sun rises at 6:18 am and sets at 5:33 pm: 11 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:29 pm to 4:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 73 °F.
Fishing in La Reforma today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:57–3:57 am
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (1.8 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 am to 4:00 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:50 am to 6:50 am, with sunrise and some swell. Also good from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with sunset and some swell.
We don't show the tide for La Reforma, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in La Reforma
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for La Reforma, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 La Reforma
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of La Reforma.
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Webcams near La Reforma
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Tides in La Reforma
Tides in La Reforma: not available yet
There is no tide station near La Reforma, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Playa Escondida · 29 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at La Reforma
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Monday 2: 2.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west (slight).
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 85.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.1 °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 1:51 am (local time).
Diving in La Reforma today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.7 ft swell at 6 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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 87.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:57 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 8:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 9:30 am, combines light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with light wind and the sun high, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for La Reforma, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of La Reforma.
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Weather in La Reforma
Now in La Reforma
- Low / high
- 70 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.63 in · 45%
- Clouds
- 53%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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 (−0.03 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 | Overcast | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Showers | Drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 73° | 75° | 74° | 76° | 74° | 70° | 73° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ESE | 6 E | 6 NW | 5 S | 11 ESE | 16 E | 3 S | 15 ESE |
| Gusts | 7 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 28 | 9 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.14 in | 0.10 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 am 75° 6 E 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 6 NW 1.9 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 5 S 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 11 ESE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 16 E 2.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 73° 3 S 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 15 ESE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 70° 9 E 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 70 / 76 °F | 16 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 85 °F | 16 mph SE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 89 °F | 12 mph W | 1.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 90 °F | 15 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 91 °F | 19 mph NW | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 89 °F | 16 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 89 °F | 12 mph W | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 67 / 90 °F | 12 mph W | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 89 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 68 / 88 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 67 / 88 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 70 / 86 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 85 °F | 6 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 69 / 86 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 69° / 85° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 70° / 89° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 71° / 90° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 71° / 91° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 70° / 89° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 67° / 89° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 67° / 90° 1.0 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 and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−15.4 °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 1:51 am (local time).
The sun in La Reforma
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:28 am
- Full dark 6:24 pm
- Civil dawn 5:55 am
- Civil dusk 5:57 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (51° high)
- Daylight 11 h 15 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:02 pm
- Full dark 6:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,328,309 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Reforma
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,837 mi away and looks 32′ 43″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:29–4:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:42–10:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:17–9:17 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 4:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 7:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in La Reforma
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of La Reforma.
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Tides near La ReformaTides nearby
- San Eligio3.3 mi
- Costa Azul5.2 mi
- Rancho Nico6.0 mi
- Batamotita8.9 mi
- Los Toldos9.2 mi
- Salina11 mi
- El Ostional12 mi
- Pámpano12 mi
- Dautillos25 mi
- Altata32 mi
La Reforma at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,743 people. Coordinates: 25.082° N, 108.056° W.
- It is 165 mi northwest of Mazatlán, the main place in Sinaloa. The sun rises 9 min later and sets 4 min later than in Mazatlán.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about La ReformaQuestions
What time is sunset today in La Reforma?
At 5:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:57 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Reforma?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:28 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:57–3:57 am, Minor 9:42–10:42 am, Major 2:29–4:29 pm, Minor 8:17–9:17 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in La Reforma?
Thunderstorm, from 70 °F to 76 °F, with a light breeze from the east (5 mph) and a 45% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in La Reforma?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 9.3 s from the south. The water is 87.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Reforma?
The best time to visit La Reforma is from December to April: highs of 79 °F to 88 °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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).