Chelem tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↓ falling · low 11:05 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:30–9:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 82 °F slight · 5.1 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 76 °F from the NNE, gusts 9 · clear
- Sun 6:01 am–5:25 pm 11 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 8:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:41 pm
- Best time to dive 10:10–11:50 am great day · 9/10
Today in Chelem there is high tide at 9:28 pm (3.7 ft) and low tide at 11:05 am. Tide coefficient 115. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:05 am. The sun rises at 6:01 am and sets at 5:25 pm: 11 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:13 pm to 4:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (6 mph). Clear, 76 °F.
Fishing in Chelem today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 9:28 pm, coefficient 115
- Minor period 8:11–9:11 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (2.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 115 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 pm to 9:10 pm, combines the 9:28 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the 11:05 am low tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: permit, gray snapper, Florida pompano and southern kingfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Chelem
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:05 am
Low tide at 11:05 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:28 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 82 °F, though with rain. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 82 °F and low tide at 11:05 am, 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 Chelem
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Chelem.
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Tides in Chelem
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 11:05 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:28 pm 3.7 ft · coef. 115
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 8 h 21 min to low tide at 11:05 am.
Tide coefficient 115 for the 9:28 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.9 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 29 (3.7 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (0.0 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 115, 2.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 25, 0.4 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 | 6:01 am · 5:25 pm | Low tide 11:05 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:28 pm · 3.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 115 | 83% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:01 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 12:02 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:20 pm · 3.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 109 | 73% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:01 am · 5:23 pm | Low tide 1:07 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:04 pm · 3.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 97 | 63% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:02 am · 5:23 pm | Low tide 2:22 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:33 pm · 3.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 79 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:02 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 3:48 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:36 pm · 3.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 58 | 40% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:03 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 5:10 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 11:31 pm · 2.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 31 | 30% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:04 am · 5:21 pm | Low tide 5:58 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 11:35 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 6:26 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 11:20 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 20 | 20% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:34 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
Tides from the Progreso station (UHSLC, TICON-4), 5.0 mi from Chelem. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Chelem
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Thursday 29: 2.4 ft with a period of 5 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 warms over the next few days: about 83.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+0.9 °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 2:44 am (local time).
Surf in Chelem today
Surf today
Poor- 1.5–2.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (10 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:28 pm)
- Light: First light 5:38 am · sunrise 6:01 am · sunset 5:25 pm · last light 5:47 pm
- Tide: low 11:05 am (0.7 ft) and high 9:28 pm (3.7 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 81.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 19 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 2:00 pm to 5:47 pm, though with a short-period swell and onshore 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 Chelem today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:05 am): little current from 10:50 am to 11:20 am
- 1.9 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:05 am (10:50–11:20 am) and high tide 9:28 pm (8:50–10:10 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 81.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:47 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 8:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 11:50 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.
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Weather in Chelem
Now in Chelem
- Low / high
- 75 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 55%
- Clouds
- 19%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 75° | 76° | 78° | 81° | 84° | 82° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNE | 6 N | 6 N | 7 N | 8 NNW | 10 NNW | 6 N | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 4 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 am 76° 6 N 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 6 N 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 7 N 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 8 NNW 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 10 NNW 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 6 N 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 5 NE 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 4 ENE 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 84 °F | 10 mph N | 2.4 ft | 9:28 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 85 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 10:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 86 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 11:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 87 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 11:33 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 11:36 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 87 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 11:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 89 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 11:35 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 82 °F | 14 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 1:59 pm · 10:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 81 °F | 11 mph NNW | 5.0 ft | 3:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 80 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 4:50 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 67 / 85 °F | 13 mph E | 1.6 ft | 5:56 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 85 °F | 8 mph E | 1.4 ft | 6:52 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 80 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 7:39 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 80 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 8:20 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 85° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 71° / 86° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 73° / 87° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 85° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 71° / 87° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 73° / 89° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 75° / 82° 3.7 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 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 (−3.5 °F; normal high: 88 °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 2:44 am (local time).
The sun in Chelem
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:11 am
- Full dark 6:14 pm
- Civil dawn 5:38 am
- Civil dusk 5:47 pm
- Solar noon 11:43 am (55° high)
- Daylight 11 h 24 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:54 pm
- Full dark 6:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,534 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Chelem
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,805 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:13–4:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:15–10:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:11–9:11 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 Chelem
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle Pescadores 5.0 mi
- Port of Progreso 5.5 mi
- Progreso Cruise Pier 6.7 mi
- Jetty 2.8 mi
- Megalodonte Fishing Store Chelem 0.3 mi
- Artes de Pesca 5.0 mi
- Artes de Pesca Sucursal Progreso 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
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 9.8 ft deep.
From the shoreline (800 ft from Chelem) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.1 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Tank 5.2 mi east
- Light
- Steady red light · F R
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 79 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: Progreso Lighthouse (5.2 mi east).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near ChelemTides nearby
All places in Yucatán, A to Z (79) →Chelem at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,509 people. Coordinates: 21.269° N, 89.743° W.
- It is 5.2 mi west of Progreso, the main place in Yucatán. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Progreso.
- The nearest tide station, Progreso, is 5.0 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Puerto de Abrigo (2.6 mi).
Questions about ChelemQuestions
What time is high tide today in Chelem?
Today in Chelem there is high tide at 9:28 pm (3.7 ft) and low tide at 11:05 am. Tide coefficient 115.
What time is sunset today in Chelem?
At 5:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:47 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chelem?
At 6:01 am. First light comes at 5:12 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 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 9:15–10:15 am, Major 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 8:11–9:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Chelem?
Light drizzle, from 75 °F to 84 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (6 mph) and a 55% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Chelem?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the north-northeast. The water is 81.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Chelem?
The best time to visit Chelem is from November to March: highs of 82 °F to 88 °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
Tide: Progreso (UHSLC) 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).