Minatitlán today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 83 °F slight · 6.0 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 80 °F from the N, gusts 20 · clear sky
- Sun 6:16 am–5:48 pm 11 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:05 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Minatitlán the sun rises at 6:16 am and sets at 5:48 pm: 11 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:56 am to 2:56 am and from 1:28 pm to 3:28 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (9 mph). Clear sky, 80 °F.
Fishing in Minatitlán today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:28–3:28 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:50 am to 6:50 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, great barracuda, gray triggerfish and tarpon. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Minatitlán, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Minatitlán
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 3.1 ft waves
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.1 ft
3.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Minatitlán, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with light offshore wind and very high UV.
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 Minatitlán
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Minatitlán.
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Tides in Minatitlán
Tides in Minatitlán: not available yet
There is no tide station near Minatitlán, 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 La Isla de Guerrero (Isla de Guerrero) · 5.7 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Minatitlán
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Wednesday 28: 3.6 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northeast (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 about normal for late October.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:48 pm (local time).
Diving in Minatitlán today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.1 ft surface waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.5 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:10 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Minatitlán, 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 Minatitlán.
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Weather in Minatitlán
Now in Minatitlán
- Low / high
- 73 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 80%
- Clouds
- 15%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 (−0.02 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 73° | 73° | 76° | 82° | 83° | 78° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 N | 3 WSW | 4 WNW | 4 NNW | 6 N | 9 N | 8 N | 6 N |
| Gusts | 9 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 12 |
| Waves | 3.6 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 78° 8 N 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 6 N 3.1 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 4 N 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 5 NNW 2.7 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 3 SW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 2 NNW 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 4 N 2.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 9 NNE 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 73 / 83 °F | 9 mph N | 3.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 83 °F | 9 mph N | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 84 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 83 °F | 7 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 84 °F | 9 mph N | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 84 °F | 8 mph N | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 87 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 87 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 80 °F | 13 mph N | 6.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 82 °F | 14 mph NW | 7.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 81 °F | 9 mph N | 7.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 79 °F | 8 mph N | 4.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 80 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 76 °F | 9 mph NNW | 4.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 83° 2.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 69° / 84° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 73° / 83° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 72° / 84° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 73° / 84° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 72° / 87° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 73° / 87° 2.2 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.4 °F; normal high: 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 4:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Minatitlán
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:28 am
- Full dark 6:36 pm
- Civil dawn 5:54 am
- Civil dusk 6:10 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 32 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:18 pm
- Full dark 6:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,448 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Minatitlán
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:56–2:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:28–3:28 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:20–9:20 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:35–8:35 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.
Where to fish in Minatitlán
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near MinatitlánTides nearby
- Las Lomas3.4 mi
- Calzadas9.7 mi
- Centro de Readaptación Social9.8 mi
- Fraccionamiento Ciudad Olmeca10 mi
- Lomas de Barrillas10 mi
- Puerto Esmeralda11 mi
- Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río11 mi
- Mundo Nuevo13 mi
- Coatzacoalcos13 mi
- Las Barrillas13 mi
Minatitlán at a glance
- Town or city of about 112,046 people. Coordinates: 18.000° N, 94.557° W.
- It is 132 mi southeast of Veracruz, the main place in Veracruz. The sun rises 8 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Veracruz.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about MinatitlánQuestions
What time is sunset today in Minatitlán?
At 5:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Minatitlán?
At 6:16 am. First light comes at 5:28 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 12:56–2:56 am, Minor 8:20–9:20 am, Major 1:28–3:28 pm, Minor 7:35–8:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Minatitlán?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (9 mph) and a 80% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Minatitlán?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the north-northeast. The water is 82.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Minatitlán?
The best time to visit Minatitlán is from February to March: highs of 84 °F to 88 °F, about 6 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).