Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río tides today
- Tide now 3.4 ft ↓ falling · low 10:08 am (1.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:10–11:10 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 2.9 ft · 82 °F slight · 6.2 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 75 °F from the NNW, gusts 6 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:16 am–5:47 pm 11 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:08 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:08 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30–10:50 am good day · 8/10
Today in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río there is high tide at 8:19 pm (3.6 ft) and low tide at 10:08 am. Tide coefficient 113. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:08 am. The sun rises at 6:16 am and sets at 5:47 pm: 11 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:08 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:00 am to 4:00 am and from 2:32 pm to 4:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph). Light drizzle, 75 °F.
Fishing in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 10:08 am
- Minor period 9:27–10:27 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 113 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 11:10 am, combines the 10:08 am low tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 8:40 pm to 9:20 pm, with the 8:19 pm high tide, moonrise and some swell. Also good from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, great barracuda, gray triggerfish and tarpon. What you can catch
Beach day in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Cross-shore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:08 am
Low tide at 10:08 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:19 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F, though with rain.
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 Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
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Tides in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 10:08 am 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:19 pm 3.6 ft · coef. 113
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 9 h 51 min to low tide at 10:08 am.
Tide coefficient 113 for the 8:19 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.3 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 October 27 (3.6 ft) and the lowest, on June 14 (0.0 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 113, 2.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 28, 0.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:16 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 10:08 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:19 pm · 3.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 83% | Major periods 2:00 am · 2:32 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:16 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 11:14 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 9:49 pm · 3.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 107 | 73% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:17 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 12:23 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:36 pm · 3.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 94 | 63% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:34 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:53 pm · 3.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 77 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:17 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:45 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:56 pm · 3.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 53 | 40% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:18 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 4:59 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 8:57 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 3:59 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 10:59 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 42 | 30% | Major periods 6:45 am · 7:08 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:18 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 11:00 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 5:18 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 10:59 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 22 | 20% | Major periods 7:31 am · 7:53 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Coatzacoalcos (TICON-4), 5.0 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). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 3.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 83.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 12:17 am (local time).
Diving in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (10:08 am): little current from 9:50 am to 10:23 am
- 2.6 ft surface waves
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 10:08 am (9:50–10:23 am) and high tide 8:19 pm (7:20–9:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.6 ft) and rain (0.22 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:09 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:08 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Now in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
- Low / high
- 71 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.17 in · 86%
- Clouds
- 28%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 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 | Clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 73° | 71° | 76° | 80° | 83° | 77° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNW | 3 NW | 4 WNW | 2 NW | 4 NNE | 8 NNE | 6 NNE | 4 NNE |
| Gusts | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 7 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 75° 4 NNW 2.9 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 3 NW 2.7 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 4 WNW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 2 NW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 4 NNE 2.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 8 NNE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 6 NNE 2.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 4 NNE 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 71 / 83 °F | 8 mph N | 2.9 ft | 8:19 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 84 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 9:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 85 °F | 8 mph N | 3.0 ft | 10:36 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 85 °F | 10 mph N | 2.9 ft | 10:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 85 °F | 8 mph N | 2.6 ft | 10:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 87 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 8:57 am · 10:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 87 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 11:00 am · 10:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 80 °F | 13 mph N | 6.9 ft | 12:31 pm · 10:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 82 °F | 14 mph NW | 7.8 ft | 1:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 81 °F | 9 mph N | 7.3 ft | 3:00 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 79 °F | 8 mph N | 4.7 ft | 4:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 80 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 4:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 76 °F | 9 mph NNW | 4.7 ft | 5:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 69 / 72 °F | 11 mph NNW | 5.6 ft | 6:53 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 69° / 84° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 69° / 85° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 2.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 72° / 87° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 73° / 87° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 74° / 80° 6.9 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.0 °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 12:17 am (local time).
The sun in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:28 am
- Full dark 6:35 pm
- Civil dawn 5:53 am
- Civil dusk 6:09 pm
- Solar noon 12:01 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 31 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:17 pm
- Full dark 6:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,222 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,805 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:00–4:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:32–4:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:27–10:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:38–9:38 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 6.3 mi
- Jetty 6.3 mi
- Coatzacoalcos 4.3 mi
- Tienda de pesca fs lures 5.0 mi
- Tecnopesca Mexicana 5.3 mi
- Pesca Coatza 5.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Cerro del Gavilan Lighthouse 5.5 mi north
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 18 s · Fl(2) W 18s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 197 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del RíoTides nearby
- Mundo Nuevo1.7 mi
- Calzadas3.8 mi
- Allende5.8 mi
- Coatzacoalcos5.9 mi
- Centro de Readaptación Social8.6 mi
- Puerto Esmeralda9.0 mi
- Lomas de Barrillas9.4 mi
- Guillermo Prieto11 mi
- Minatitlán11 mi
- Fraccionamiento Ciudad Olmeca11 mi
Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río at a glance
- Town or city of about 25,289 people. Coordinates: 18.071° N, 94.408° W.
- It is 137 mi southeast of Veracruz, the main place in Veracruz. The sun rises 8 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in Veracruz.
- The nearest tide station, Coatzacoalcos, is 5.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del RíoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río?
Today in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río there is high tide at 8:19 pm (3.6 ft) and low tide at 10:08 am. Tide coefficient 113.
What time is sunset today in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río?
At 5:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:09 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río?
At 6:16 am. First light comes at 5:28 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:00–4:00 am, Minor 9:27–10:27 am, Major 2:32–4:32 pm, Minor 8:38–9:38 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río?
Light drizzle, from 71 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph) and a 86% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the north-northeast. The water is 82.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río?
The best time to visit Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río is from February to March: highs of 83 °F to 87 °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
Tide: Coatzacoalcos station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).