Playón Chico tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 10:30 pm (-0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:30–11:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 87 °F slight · 5.2 s from the north
- Wind · air 7 mph · 81 °F from the N, gusts 14 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 0.9–1.4 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:02 am–5:51 pm 11 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:16 pm
Today in Playón Chico there is high tide at 1:37 pm (0.8 ft) and low tide at 10:30 pm. Tide coefficient 113. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:30 pm. The sun rises at 6:02 am and sets at 5:51 pm: 11 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:48 am to 2:48 am and from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north (7 mph). Clear, 81 °F.
Fishing in Playón Chico today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:37 pm, coefficient 113
- Major period 1:20–3:20 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (1.7 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, 1:20 pm to 2:40 pm, combines the 1:37 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 10:30 pm low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, pearly razorfish, gray triggerfish and gray snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Playón Chico
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low 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 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:30 pm
Low tide at 10:30 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:37 pm. Coefficient 113 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F.
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 Playón Chico
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Tides in Playón Chico
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:37 pm 0.8 ft · coef. 113
- ▼ Next low tide 10:30 pm -0.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 36 min to low tide at 10:30 pm.
Tide coefficient 113 for the 1:37 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.5 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 July 12 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on May 19 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 113, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 24, 0.6 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 | 6:02 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 1:37 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 10:30 pm · -0.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 91% | Major periods 12:48 am · 1:20 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:02 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 2:39 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:13 pm · -0.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 83% | Major periods 1:52 am · 2:25 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:02 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 3:39 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:53 pm · -0.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 107 | 74% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:03 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 6:05 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 8:37 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 101 | 63% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:03 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 12:29 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 6:37 am · 0.0 ft | Low tide 10:07 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 5:27 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 87 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:03 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:01 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 7:14 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:35 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:18 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 41% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:14 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:03 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:28 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 7:54 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 1:04 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:08 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 47 | 30% | Major periods 6:38 am · 7:02 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Playón Chico has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.8 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Playón Chico
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Saturday 31: 2.6 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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °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 6:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Playón Chico today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.5 ft swell at 4 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (6 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:37 pm)
- Light: First light 5:41 am · sunrise 6:02 am · sunset 5:51 pm · last light 6:13 pm
- Tide: high 1:37 pm (0.8 ft) and low 10:30 pm (-0.7 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 86.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 7 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, though with a short-period swell.
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 Playón Chico today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:37 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 1:52 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:37 pm (1:20–1:52 pm) and low tide 10:30 pm (10:10–10:50 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 86.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:13 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Playón Chico.
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Weather in Playón Chico
Now in Playón Chico
- Low / high
- 76 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 76%
- Clouds
- 14%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 inHg. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 76° | 76° | 79° | 83° | 86° | 85° | 81° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NW | 4 NNW | 5 N | 7 N | 8 NNE | 8 N | 7 N | 7 N |
| Gusts | 7 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 14 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 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° 7 N 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 7 N 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 6 NNE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 6 N 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 4 NNW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 6 NNE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 8 N 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 9 NNW 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 87 °F | 8 mph N | 2.0 ft | 1:37 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 77 / 85 °F | 9 mph N | 2.2 ft | 2:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 82 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 3:39 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 86 °F | 4 mph W | 2.6 ft | 6:05 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 85 °F | 4 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 6:37 am · 5:27 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 86 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 7:14 am · 6:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 86 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.5 ft | 7:54 am · 7:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 87 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.0 ft | 8:35 am · 8:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 87 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 9:17 am · 9:02 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 10:00 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 85 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 10:45 am | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 84 °F | 8 mph N | 3.3 ft | 11:31 am | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 85 °F | 6 mph NNW | 4.4 ft | 12:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 85 °F | 7 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | 1:06 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 77° / 85° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 76° / 82° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 76° / 86° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 74° / 85° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 74° / 86° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 75° / 86° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 75° / 87° 1.0 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, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. 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 6:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Playón Chico
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:16 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 5:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:57 am (67° high)
- Daylight 11 h 49 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,553 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playón Chico
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:48–2:48 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:20–3:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:53–8:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:46–8:46 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 Playón Chico
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Playón Chico.
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 80 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (550 ft from Playón Chico) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep40 ft
- 33 ft deep80 ft
- 66 ft deep160 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 66 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 80 ft and 66 ft at 160 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
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- Town or city of about 2,042 people. Coordinates: 9.311° N, 78.233° W.
- It is 46 mi northwest of Coetupo, the main place in Guna Yala. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in Coetupo.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Playón ChicoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Playón Chico?
Today in Playón Chico there is high tide at 1:37 pm (0.8 ft) and low tide at 10:30 pm. Tide coefficient 113.
What time is sunset today in Playón Chico?
At 5:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playón Chico?
At 6:02 am. First light comes at 5:16 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 12:48–2:48 am, Minor 7:53–8:53 am, Major 1:20–3:20 pm, Minor 7:46–8:46 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playón Chico?
Light drizzle, from 76 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the north (7 mph) and a 76% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playón Chico?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the north. The water is 86.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playón Chico?
The best time to visit Playón Chico is from January to March: highs of 85 °F to 86 °F, about 3 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).