Burica tides today
- Tide now 9.2 ft ↓ falling · low 12:07 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:00–6:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 87 °F slight · 11.9 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 84 °F from the NW, gusts 7 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 2.0–3.0 ft Good day · 7/10 · 8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sun 6:19 am–6:11 pm 11 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:39 pm
Today in Burica there are high tides at 5:36 am (10.4 ft) and 6:06 pm (9.5 ft) and low tide at 11:55 am. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:07 am. The sun rises at 6:19 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 11 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:08 am to 3:08 am and from 1:39 pm to 3:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Clear sky, 84 °F.
Fishing in Burica today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:36 am, coefficient 93
- Sunrise at 6:19 am
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (3.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 6:40 am, combines the 5:36 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 6:06 pm high tide, sunset and some swell. Also good from 1:40 pm to 2:30 pm, with a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: almaco jack, bluefin trevally and rainbow runner. What you can catch
Beach day in Burica
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 12 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:55 am
Low tide at 11:55 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:36 am and 6:06 pm. Coefficient 93 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 87 °F, though with some waves.
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 Burica
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Tides in Burica
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:36 am 10.4 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 11:55 am -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:06 pm 9.5 ft · coef. 93
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 20 min to low tide at 12:07 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 5:36 am high tide and 93 for the 6:06 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.0 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 May 18 (10.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 20 (-0.9 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 27 to 29 (coefficient 93, 11.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 39, 4.7 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 | 6:19 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 5:36 am · 10.4 ft | Low tide 11:55 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 6:06 pm · 9.5 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 91% | Major periods 1:08 am · 1:39 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:20 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 12:07 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 6:21 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 12:40 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 6:53 pm · 9.4 ft | Coef. 92 | 83% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:20 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 12:55 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:09 am · 10.0 ft | Low tide 1:29 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 7:43 pm · 9.1 ft | Coef. 87 | 74% | Major periods 3:16 am · 3:48 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:20 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 1:46 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 2:21 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:39 pm · 8.8 ft | Coef. 79 | 63% | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:48 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:20 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 2:44 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 9:00 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 3:19 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:42 pm · 8.5 ft | Coef. 71 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:20 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:06 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 4:23 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 10:50 pm · 8.3 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:34 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:20 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 5:03 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 5:33 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 60 | 30% | Major periods 6:58 am · 7:21 pm | Low |
▲ 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
Burica has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Puerto Armuelles (NOAA), 16 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. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Puntarenas reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Burica
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Sunday 1: 4.6 ft with a period of 14 s, from the southwest (moderate).
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 (+4.7 °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 6:47 pm (local time).
Surf in Burica today
Surf today
Good- 2.6–4.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.2 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southwest, a bit short
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:55 am)
- Light: First light 5:58 am · sunrise 6:19 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:32 pm
- Tide: high 5:36 am (10.4 ft), low 11:55 am (-0.6 ft) and high 6:06 pm (9.5 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 86.0 °F–87.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 124 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and glassy water. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm also works, with a good size and glassy water.
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 Burica today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (11:55 am): little current from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm
- 3.0 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:36 am (5:20–6:00 am), low tide 11:55 am (11:30 am–12:20 pm), high tide 6:06 pm (5:40–6:30 pm) and low tide 12:07 am (11:40 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 9 s) and rain (1.02 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.0–87.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:32 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 5:20 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Burica.
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Weather in Burica
Now in Burica
- Low / high
- 82 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 12%
- Clouds
- 6%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 (+0.02 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 83° | 82° | 82° | 83° | 83° | 84° | 84° | 84° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 2 ENE | 2 N | 3 NE | 6 ESE | 5 SE | 2 NW | 4 WNW |
| Gusts | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.8 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 84° 2 NW 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 84° 4 WNW 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 84° 6 WNW 3.7 ft
- 3:00 am 84° 6 NW 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 83° 6 NW 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 5 NW 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 6 W 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 10 W 3.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 82 / 84 °F | 7 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | 5:36 am · 6:06 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 83 / 85 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 6:21 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 82 / 85 °F | 11 mph WNW | 3.8 ft | 7:09 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 80 / 83 °F | 8 mph W | 4.3 ft | 8:01 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 82 °F | 7 mph WNW | 4.6 ft | 9:00 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 82 °F | 9 mph SW | 4.6 ft | 10:06 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 81 °F | 10 mph WSW | 4.3 ft | 11:18 am | |
| Wed 4 | 79 / 81 °F | 15 mph W | 4.9 ft | 12:00 am · 12:30 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 82 °F | 15 mph W | 5.1 ft | 1:05 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 80 °F | 13 mph S | 5.2 ft | 2:03 am · 2:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 82 °F | 5 mph SSE | 4.9 ft | 2:53 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 82 / 83 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 3:38 am · 4:07 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 82 / 83 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.0 ft | 4:19 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 82 / 84 °F | 10 mph W | 4.0 ft | 4:58 am · 5:28 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 83° / 85° 3.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 82° / 85° 3.8 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 80° / 83° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 78° / 82° 4.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 76° / 82° 4.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 78° / 81° 4.3 ft
- Wed 4 Showers 79° / 81° 4.9 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, drier and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (85 °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 6:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Burica
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:33 am
- Full dark 6:57 pm
- Civil dawn 5:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:15 pm (69° high)
- Daylight 11 h 52 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:43 pm
- Full dark 6:57 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,239 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Burica
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:08–3:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:39–3:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:09–9:09 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:09–9:09 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 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 Burica
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Burica.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.9 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 3 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep0.9 mi
- 66 ft deep1.5 mi
- 164 ft deep3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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
Isla Burica Lighthouse 1.3 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 112 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. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BuricaTides nearby
- Quebrada del Medio1.3 mi
- Canegua2.2 mi
- Quebrada de Tallo2.8 mi
- El Atrocho4.6 mi
- Limones4.6 mi
- Corotú6.7 mi
- Calabazo7.7 mi
- Caña Blanca8.1 mi
- Puerto Armuelles17 mi
- El Palmar19 mi
Burica at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,360 people. Coordinates: 8.034° N, 82.869° W.
- It is 17 mi south of Puerto Armuelles, the main place in Chiriquí. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Puerto Armuelles.
- The nearest tide station, Puerto Armuelles, is 16 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Bonita (4.0 mi).
Questions about BuricaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Burica?
Today in Burica there are high tides at 5:36 am (10.4 ft) and 6:06 pm (9.5 ft) and low tide at 11:55 am. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Burica?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Burica?
At 6:20 am. First light comes at 5:33 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 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 1:08–3:08 am, Minor 8:09–9:09 am, Major 1:39–3:39 pm, Minor 8:09–9:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Burica?
Overcast, from 82 °F to 84 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Burica?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 11.9 s from the southwest. The water is 87.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Burica?
The best time to visit Burica is from January to February: highs of 89 °F, about 5 rainy days 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 Puerto Armuelles (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).