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Carboneras today: waves, weather and sun

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (CST) Wed, Oct 28 · CST C · No station nearby

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Carboneras the sun rises at 6:36 am and sets at 5:53 pm: 11 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:10 am to 3:10 am and from 1:41 pm to 3:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (11 mph). Overcast, 79 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Carboneras today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 1:40–3:40 pm Also 5:20–6:20 pm and 1:10–3:10 am
  • Major period 1:41–3:41 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:20 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period and some swell.

Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, ladyfish and striped mullet. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Carboneras, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Carboneras

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

9 good hours
8
Good beach day · 8 out of 10 8:00 am–1:00 pm Also 2:00–5:00 pm
  • Mostly sunny
  • Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
  • Onshore breeze (8 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
  • UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
  • Water at 81 °F (warm)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft

    1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 81 °F

    Warm: very pleasant.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50

    Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 10 mph

    Onshore breeze (10 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Carboneras, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 81 °F. 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 81 °F, though with clouds.

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 Carboneras

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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

Tides in Carboneras

Tides in Carboneras: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Carboneras, 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 Las Flores (Matamoros) · 59 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Carboneras

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.6 ft · 5.6 s from the east (96°)
Swell 1.3 ft · 6.2 s from the east
Current 0.2 mph toward the NW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.8 ft
  • Significant1.6 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

On the coast 11 mph E · gusts 15
Offshore (9.0 mi SSW)Offshore 11 mph ESE · gusts 15

Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.

Onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now81.3 °F
Today 80.8–81.3 °F air: 71 / 83 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 81.0 °F measured 0.5 mi away

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 (+1.7 °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 8:28 pm (local time).

Diving

Diving in Carboneras today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:10 am–12:10 pm
  • 1.4 ft swell at 6 s from the east: barely any surge
  • Light onshore wind (8 mph)
  • 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.4 ft 6 s · from the E
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 80.8 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.1 mph toward the N
  • 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 80.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:17 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:01 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Carboneras, 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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

Weather in Carboneras

14-day weather

Now in Carboneras

Now 79 °F Overcast · feels like 82 °F · 71 / 83 °F
Low / high
71 / 83 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 8%
Clouds
100%
Humidity
78%
Dew pointDew point
71 °F
Visibility
11 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 26
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: −0.09 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearMainly clearLight drizzleMainly clearLight drizzleLight drizzleOvercastOvercast
Temperature 76°72°72°79°83°82°79°79°
Wind (mph) 8 SSE4 W4 SSW6 SSW8 SE10 SE11 E11 ESE
Gusts 10911109101314
Waves 1.7 ft1.6 ft1.6 ft1.6 ft1.5 ft1.5 ft1.6 ft1.6 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 9:00 pm 79° 11 ESE 1.6 ft
  • 12:00 am 78° 12 SE 1.7 ft
  • 3:00 am 78° 12 SSE 1.8 ft
  • 6:00 am 79° 12 SE 1.8 ft
  • 9:00 am 82° 11 SE 1.7 ft
  • 12:00 pm 84° 11 SE 1.8 ft
  • 3:00 pm 80° 14 ESE 2.1 ft
  • 6:00 pm 80° 15 ESE 2.2 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Light drizzle 71 / 83 °F 12 mph SE 1.7 ft
Thu 29 Light drizzle 78 / 84 °F 15 mph SE 2.2 ft
Fri 30 Partly cloudy 78 / 82 °F 14 mph SE 1.9 ft
Sat 31 Mainly clear 77 / 82 °F 12 mph ESE 1.4 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 77 / 82 °F 13 mph ESE 1.1 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 78 / 83 °F 22 mph SSE 2.2 ft
Tue 3 Drizzle 79 / 83 °F 22 mph SSE 2.7 ft
Wed 4 Drizzle 75 / 81 °F 16 mph N 1.8 ft
Thu 5 Clear sky 73 / 80 °F 15 mph NNW 2.2 ft
Fri 6 Clear sky 73 / 79 °F 16 mph SE 1.9 ft
Sat 7 Partly cloudy 74 / 80 °F 17 mph SE 1.3 ft
Sun 8 Overcast 66 / 80 °F 16 mph ESE 1.0 ft
Mon 9 Overcast 61 / 78 °F 8 mph NE 1.0 ft
Tue 10 Clear sky 60 / 80 °F 9 mph NNE 1.3 ft
  • Thu 29 Light drizzle 78° / 84° 2.2 ft
  • Fri 30 Partly cloudy 78° / 82° 1.9 ft
  • Sat 31 Mainly clear 77° / 82° 1.4 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 77° / 82° 1.1 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 78° / 83° 2.2 ft
  • Tue 3 Drizzle 79° / 83° 2.7 ft
  • Wed 4 Drizzle 75° / 81° 1.8 ft
See all 14 days →

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, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, normal highs for late October (84 °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 8:28 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Carboneras

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:36 am in the ESE (104°)ESE
Sets 5:53 pm in the WSW (256°)WSW
  • First light 5:45 am
  • Full dark 6:44 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:12 am
  • Civil dusk 6:17 pm
  • Solar noon 12:15 pm (52° high)
  • Daylight 11 h 18 min (−1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
  • Full dark 6:44 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:36–7:07 am
Evening golden hour5:22–5:53 pm
Carboneras

Today the sun is 92,353,234 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Carboneras

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 91% 91% illuminated · 18.1 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am
Rises 8:01 pm in the ENE (60°)ENE
Sets 10:27 am tomorrow · in the WNW (301°) · set at 9:20 am
Transit 2:10 am overhead
Visible 14 h 27 min from 8:01 pm to 10:27 am

Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:10–3:10 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:41–3:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 8:50–9:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:31–8:31 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 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 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.

Place

Where to fish in Carboneras

All places in Tamaulipas →

Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Carboneras.

If you know one, you can add it to OpenStreetMap and it will show up here after the next update. Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.

Nearest lighthouse

La Carbonera 0.1 mi northwest

Light
A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
Range
22 nautical miles (25 mi)
Light height
43 ft above sea level
Tower height
33 ft

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses

Tides near CarbonerasTides nearby

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Carboneras at a glance

  • Town or city of about 2,693 people. Coordinates: 24.627° N, 97.717° W.
  • It is 165 mi north of Ciudad Madero, the main place in Tamaulipas. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 3 min earlier than in Ciudad Madero.
  • Its coast faces east.

Questions about CarbonerasQuestions

What time is sunset today in Carboneras?

At 5:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:17 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Carboneras?

At 6:36 am. First light comes at 5:46 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 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 1:10–3:10 am, Minor 8:50–9:50 am, Major 1:41–3:41 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Carboneras?

Light drizzle, from 71 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (11 mph) and a 8% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Carboneras?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the east. The water is 81.3 °F.

When is the best time to visit Carboneras?

The best time to visit Carboneras is from November to April: highs of 71 °F to 86 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 6 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).

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