Margarita tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 10:25 pm (-0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:30–11:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 85 °F slight · 5.1 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 81 °F from the NNW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 6:09 am–5:58 pm 11 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:23 pm
- Diving tomorrow 6:10–8:00 am good day · 8/10
Today in Margarita there is high tide at 2:01 pm (1.5 ft) and low tide at 10:25 pm. Tide coefficient 112. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:25 pm. The sun rises at 6:09 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 11 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:55 am to 2:55 am and from 1:27 pm to 3:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (8 mph). Clear, 81 °F.
Fishing in Margarita today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:01 pm, coefficient 112
- Major period 1:27–3:27 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 112 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 2:01 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm, with the 10:25 pm low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, common octopus, common snook and crevalle jack. What you can catch
Beach day in Margarita
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °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 1:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:25 pm
Low tide at 10:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:01 pm. Coefficient 112 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with a chance of 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 Margarita
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- Playa Sherman 4.6 mi · NW
- Crab Beach at galeta 5.7 mi · N
- Playa Diablillo 5.7 mi · NW
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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Webcams near Margarita
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Tides in Margarita
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:01 pm 1.5 ft · coef. 112
- ▼ Next low tide 10:25 pm -0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 35 min to low tide at 10:25 pm.
Tide coefficient 112 for the 2:01 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.7 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 January 1 (1.6 ft) and the lowest, on May 20 (-0.6 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 28 to 30 (coefficient 113, 1.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 22 (coefficient 24, 0.7 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 | 6:09 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 2:01 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:25 pm · -0.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 112 | 91% | Major periods 12:55 am · 1:27 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:09 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 2:55 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:07 pm · -0.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 83% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:32 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:09 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 5:42 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:06 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:49 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:47 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 111 | 74% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:09 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 6:14 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:30 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:42 pm · 1.4 ft | — | Coef. 102 | 63% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:09 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 12:25 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:50 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:48 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:34 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 88 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:10 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:02 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 7:29 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 12:06 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:26 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 70 | 41% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:10 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 1:36 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:10 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 1:27 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:20 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 50 | 30% | Major periods 6:45 am · 7:08 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
Tides from the Cristobal station (Colon, NOAA), 2.4 mi from Margarita. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Margarita
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 2.2 ft with a period of 6 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °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 6:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Margarita today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (2:01 pm): little current from 1:46 pm to 2:16 pm
- 1.6 ft swell at 5 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:01 pm (1:46–2:16 pm) and low tide 10:25 pm (10:10–10:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 5 s) and rain (0.44 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:19 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:50 am to 7:10 am, with light wind and weak current.
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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- Ecuador 2.1 mi
- Ida P 3.4 mi
- Witwater (fwd Part) 8.0 mi
- Witwater (stern Part) 8.6 mi
- Wreck 4.9 mi
- Wreck 5.3 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 7.1 mi
- Wreck 8.1 mi
- Wreck 9.4 mi
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. US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Margarita
Now in Margarita
- Low / high
- 77 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 88%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 78° | 80° | 83° | 85° | 83° | 81° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WNW | 7 WNW | 7 NW | 7 NW | 9 NNW | 10 NNW | 8 NNW | 8 NNW |
| Gusts | 9 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 81° 8 NNW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 8 NNW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 8 NNW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 7 NNW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 7 NNW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 8 NNW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 11 NNW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 11 NNW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 77 / 85 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.9 ft | 2:01 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 80 / 85 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 2:55 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 84 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | 5:42 am · 3:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 82 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.9 ft | 6:14 am · 4:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 83 °F | 9 mph W | 2.2 ft | 6:50 am · 5:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 82 °F | 7 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | 7:29 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 8:10 am · 7:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 83 °F | 5 mph SW | 0.9 ft | 8:52 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 83 °F | 4 mph SW | 0.6 ft | 9:34 am · 9:28 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 87 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 10:16 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 83 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 10:58 am | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 82 °F | 12 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 11:39 am | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 83 °F | 12 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | 12:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 83 °F | 12 mph NW | 4.0 ft | 1:03 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 80° / 85° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 77° / 84° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 76° / 82° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 76° / 83° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 75° / 82° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Showers 75° / 85° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 83° 0.9 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: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (86 °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 6:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Margarita
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:22 am
- Full dark 6:44 pm
- Civil dawn 5:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:19 pm
- Solar noon 12:03 pm (67° high)
- Daylight 11 h 49 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:44 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,441 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Margarita
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:55–2:55 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:27–3:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:00–9:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:53–8:53 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 Margarita
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Atlantic Entrance Range Middle Lighthouse 3.6 mi southwest
- Light
- Steady green light · F G
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 98 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 75 ft
- Built
- 1914
Other lighthouses nearby: Atlantic Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse (4.3 mi southwest), Gatún Northbound Rear Lighthouse (4.4 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MargaritaTides nearby
- Cristóbal2.1 mi
- Colón2.5 mi
- Cativá4.7 mi
- Sabanitas5.9 mi
- Puerto Pilón7.1 mi
- Río Alejandro7.6 mi
- María Chiquita12 mi
- Nuevo Chagres14 mi
- Palmas Bellas15 mi
- Portobelo22 mi
Margarita at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,302 people. Coordinates: 9.326° N, 79.890° W.
- It is 2.5 mi south of Colón, the main place in Colón. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Colón.
- The nearest tide station, Cristobal, is 2.4 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Coal Wharf (historical) (1.8 mi), Colon Free Zone (1.9 mi), Pier 9 (2.1 mi), Puerto Colón 2000 (2.2 mi).
Questions about MargaritaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Margarita?
Today in Margarita there is high tide at 2:01 pm (1.5 ft) and low tide at 10:25 pm. Tide coefficient 112.
What time is sunset today in Margarita?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Margarita?
At 6:09 am. First light comes at 5:22 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 12:55–2:55 am, Minor 8:00–9:00 am, Major 1:27–3:27 pm, Minor 7:53–8:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Margarita?
Light drizzle, from 77 °F to 85 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (8 mph) and a 88% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Margarita?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the north-northwest. The water is 85.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Margarita?
The best time to visit Margarita is from January to March: highs of 85 °F to 86 °F, about 2 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 Cristobal (Colon) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).