San Carlos tides today
- Tide now -0.6 ft ↓ falling · low 5:44 pm (-0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:10–6:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 10/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 85 °F smooth · 9.3 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 85 °F from the WSW, gusts 6 · clear sky
- Sun 6:33 am–5:43 pm 11 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:47 pm
- Best time to dive 4:50–6:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in San Carlos there is high tide at 8:31 am (3.3 ft) and low tide at 5:44 pm. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:44 pm. The sun rises at 6:33 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 11 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:05 am to 3:05 am and from 1:37 pm to 3:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph). Clear sky, 85 °F.
Fishing in San Carlos today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:44 pm
- Sunset at 5:43 pm, golden hour from 5:10 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 5:44 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 8:50 am to 9:30 am, with the 8:31 am high tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, bonefish, crevalle jack and bluefin trevally. What you can catch
Beach day in San Carlos
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 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 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:44 pm
Low tide at 5:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:31 am. Coefficient 109 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 85 °F and low tide at 5:44 pm.
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 Carlos
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- Playa incluyente 1.2 mi · E
- Parking
- Piedras Pintas 3.0 mi · SW
- Playa de Piedras 3.1 mi · W
- Los Algodones 3.6 mi · W
- Playa San Carlos 3.7 mi · E
- Parking
- La Manga 5.5 mi · W
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 Carlos
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 8:31 am 3.3 ft · coef. 109
- ▼ Next low tide 5:44 pm -0.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 3 min to low tide at 5:44 pm.
Tide coefficient 109 for the 8:31 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.1 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 August 11 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-2.2 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 113, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 2.1 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 | 6:33 am · 5:43 pm | High tide 8:31 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 5:44 pm · -0.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 109 | 91% | Major periods 1:05 am · 1:37 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:33 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 8:34 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 6:43 pm · -0.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 83% | Major periods 2:09 am · 2:42 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:34 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 8:34 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 7:59 pm · -0.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 111 | 73% | Major periods 3:14 am · 3:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:35 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 8:24 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 9:39 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 103 | 62% | Major periods 4:16 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 7:54 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:10 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 89 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 7:36 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 3:05 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:16 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 40% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:37 am · 5:38 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:33 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 2:36 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 6:53 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 49 | 29% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:17 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
San Carlos has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Guaymas (NOAA), 8.6 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at San Carlos
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Tuesday 3: 3.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west-northwest (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 (+7.5 °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 4:41 pm (local time).
Surf in San Carlos today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.4 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast, a bit short
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:31 am)
- Light: First light 6:09 am · sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 5:43 pm · last light 6:07 pm
- Tide: high 8:31 am (3.3 ft) and low 5:44 pm (-0.8 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 84.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 26 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:09 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind.
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 San Carlos today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (8:31 am): little current from 8:10 am to 8:50 am
- 1.4 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 8:31 am (8:10–8:50 am) and low tide 5:44 pm (5:29–6:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:07 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 am to 9:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also good from 4:50 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
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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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 San Carlos
Now in San Carlos
- Low / high
- 70 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 6%
- Humidity
- 48%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 24 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 73° | 71° | 70° | 82° | 89° | 88° | 82° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NW | 5 NE | 7 NE | 5 ENE | 6 SSW | 9 WSW | 5 W | 7 WSW |
| Gusts | 9 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 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 82° 5 W 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 7 WSW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 2 ESE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 8 NE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 6 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 6 ENE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 3 SSW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 3 SW 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 70 / 89 °F | 9 mph W | 1.5 ft | 8:31 am | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 8:34 am | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 81 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | 8:34 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 84 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 8:24 am | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 85 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 7:54 am | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 84 °F | 17 mph NW | 2.4 ft | 7:36 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 83 °F | 14 mph NW | 3.3 ft | 7:33 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 84 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.2 ft | 7:36 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 84 °F | 4 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 7:41 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 83 °F | 3 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 7:45 am · 9:50 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 82 °F | 3 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | 7:46 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 67 / 86 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.7 ft | 7:43 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 72 / 91 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 7:36 am | |
| Tue 10 | 70 / 90 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 7:35 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 74° / 87° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 74° / 81° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 72° / 84° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 85° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 84° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 69° / 83° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 68° / 84° 3.2 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, much wetter and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (89 °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 4:41 pm (local time).
The sun in San Carlos
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:41 am
- Full dark 6:34 pm
- Civil dawn 6:09 am
- Civil dusk 6:07 pm
- Solar noon 12:08 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 10 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:10 pm
- Full dark 6:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,352,331 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in San Carlos
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:05–3:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:37–3:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:55–9:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:17–8:17 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 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 San Carlos
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle Seco 0.4 mi
- Puerto de Miramar 6.2 mi
- Marina Bacochibampo 6.3 mi
- Guayson pesca 8.8 mi
- Propesca Guaymas 9.0 mi
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 80 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 450 ft.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from San Carlos) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep40 ft
- 33 ft deep80 ft
- 66 ft deep160 ft
- 164 ft deep450 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 123 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 80 ft and 66 ft at 160 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.
Tides near San CarlosTides nearby
- El Tomate1.8 mi
- El Pozo1.8 mi
- Marina Real3.0 mi
- Las Liebres3.1 mi
- El Palmar3.2 mi
- Villa California3.3 mi
- Guaymas9.2 mi
- San José de Guaymas10 mi
- Empalme14 mi
- Guásimas (De Belem)29 mi
San Carlos at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,264 people. Coordinates: 27.957° N, 111.044° W.
- It is 9.2 mi west of Guaymas, the main place in Sonora. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Guaymas.
- The nearest tide station, Guaymas, is 8.6 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playas Las Coloraditas (2.5 mi).
Questions about San CarlosQuestions
What time is high tide today in San Carlos?
Today in San Carlos there is high tide at 8:31 am (3.3 ft) and low tide at 5:44 pm. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in San Carlos?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in San Carlos?
At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:42 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 1:05–3:05 am, Minor 8:55–9:55 am, Major 1:37–3:37 pm, Minor 7:17–8:17 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in San Carlos?
Overcast, from 70 °F to 89 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in San Carlos?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 9.3 s from the south-southeast. The water is 85.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit San Carlos?
The best time to visit San Carlos is from November to April: highs of 76 °F to 87 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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: NOAA station Guaymas (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).