Playa Leona tides today
- Tide now 13.7 ft ↓ falling · low 11:19 pm (0.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:30–6:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–3:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 86 °F smooth · 3.5 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 80 °F from the NNW, gusts 22 · clear
- Sun 6:08 am–5:58 pm 11 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:24 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:24 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:00 am–12:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Playa Leona there are high tides at 4:38 am (17.4 ft) and 5:11 pm (16.8 ft) and low tides at 11:02 am and 11:19 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:19 pm. The sun rises at 6:08 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 11 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:24 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:55 am to 2:55 am and from 1:26 pm to 3:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (12 mph). Clear, 80 °F.
Fishing in Playa Leona today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:11 pm, coefficient 95
- Sunset at 5:58 pm, golden hour from 5:29 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 5:11 pm high tide, sunset and falling pressure. Also good from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the 11:02 am low tide.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, common snook, common octopus and crevalle jack. What you can catch
Beach day in Playa Leona
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 11:02 am: more sand
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °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 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:19 pm
Low tide at 11:02 am and 11:19 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:38 am and 5:11 pm. Coefficient 95 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea, water at 86 °F and low tide at 11:02 am, though with rain, light offshore wind and very high UV.
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 Playa Leona
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- Playa California 4.5 mi · S
- Playa Santo Dolor Rodilla 4.6 mi · SE
- Playa Grande 6.2 mi · NE
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Tides in Playa Leona
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:38 am 17.4 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 11:02 am -0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:11 pm 16.8 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Next low tide 11:19 pm 0.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 17 min to low tide at 11:19 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 4:38 am high tide and 95 for the 5:11 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 18.2 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 28 (17.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (-1.8 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 95, 18.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 36, 6.8 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 | 6:08 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 4:38 am · 17.4 ft | Low tide 11:02 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 5:11 pm · 16.8 ft | Low tide 11:19 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 95 | 91% | Major periods 12:55 am · 1:26 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:08 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 5:25 am · 17.2 ft | Low tide 11:46 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 6:00 pm · 16.5 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 83% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:31 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:08 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 12:04 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 6:14 am · 16.7 ft | Low tide 12:33 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:51 pm · 16.0 ft | Coef. 88 | 74% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:08 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 12:55 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:07 am · 15.9 ft | Low tide 1:27 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 7:46 pm · 15.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 63% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:08 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:54 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 8:05 am · 15.0 ft | Low tide 2:28 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 8:47 pm · 14.7 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:09 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 3:01 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 9:12 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 3:35 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 9:59 pm · 14.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 41% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:09 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 4:13 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 10:32 am · 13.5 ft | Low tide 4:45 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 11:14 pm · 14.2 ft | Coef. 57 | 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
Playa Leona has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Bahia de Chame (NOAA), 7.5 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 Balboa reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Playa Leona
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.3 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northwest (smooth).
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 (+3.2 °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 7:01 pm (local time).
Surf in Playa Leona today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.8 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:02 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:46 am · sunrise 6:08 am · sunset 5:58 pm · last light 6:19 pm
- Tide: high 4:38 am (17.4 ft), low 11:02 am (-0.8 ft), high 5:11 pm (16.8 ft) and low 11:19 pm (0.4 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 85.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 3 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Playa Leona today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:02 am): little current from 10:47 am to 11:20 am
- 0.5 ft swell at 9 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:38 am (4:10–5:00 am), low tide 11:02 am (10:47–11:20 am), high tide 5:11 pm (4:40–5:40 pm) and low tide 11:19 pm (11:00–11:40 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 85.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:19 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:24 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:50 pm to 4:30 pm, with little swell, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Playa Leona.
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Weather in Playa Leona
Now in Playa Leona
- Low / high
- 75 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 86%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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). 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 76° | 76° | 83° | 87° | 85° | 81° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NW | 11 NW | 10 NW | 10 NNW | 10 NNW | 12 NNW | 12 NNW | 11 NW |
| Gusts | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 79° 11 NW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 9 NNW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 9 NNW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 9 NW 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 10 NNW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 12 NNW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 14 NNW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 14 NNW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 75 / 87 °F | 12 mph NW | 1.3 ft | 4:38 am · 5:11 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 88 °F | 15 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 5:25 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 88 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.1 ft | 6:14 am · 6:51 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 86 °F | 12 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 7:07 am · 7:46 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 84 °F | 7 mph WNW | 0.5 ft | 8:05 am · 8:47 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 82 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.6 ft | 9:12 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 84 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 10:32 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 84 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.3 ft | 11:50 am | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 81 °F | 4 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | 12:21 am · 12:54 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 83 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | 1:16 am · 1:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 2:03 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 87 °F | 14 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 2:45 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 87 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 3:24 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 86 °F | 14 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 4:01 am · 4:32 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 78° / 88° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 77° / 88° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 75° / 86° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 75° / 84° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 75° / 82° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 84° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 84° 1.3 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, normal highs for late October (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 7:01 pm (local time).
The sun in Playa Leona
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 6:44 pm
- Civil dawn 5:46 am
- Civil dusk 6:19 pm
- Solar noon 12:03 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 11 h 50 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 92,354,449 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa Leona
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
- 1:26–3:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:58–8:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:54–8:54 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 Playa Leona
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (600 ft from Playa Leona) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 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 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 1.3 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).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Playa LeonaTides nearby
- La Chorrera6.2 mi
- Puerto Caimito7.0 mi
- Veracruz12 mi
- Arraiján14 mi
- Howard16 mi
- Otoque Occidente17 mi
- Otoque Oriente18 mi
- Nueva Gorgona18 mi
- Balboa18 mi
- El Chorrillo19 mi
Playa Leona at a glance
- Town or city of about 556 people. Coordinates: 8.789° N, 79.772° W.
- It is 14 mi southwest of Arraiján, the main place in Panamá Oeste. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Arraiján.
- The nearest tide station, Bahia de Chame, is 7.5 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Chiquita (4.0 mi).
Questions about Playa LeonaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Playa Leona?
Today in Playa Leona there are high tides at 4:38 am (17.4 ft) and 5:11 pm (16.8 ft) and low tides at 11:02 am and 11:19 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Playa Leona?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa Leona?
At 6:08 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 7:58–8:58 am, Major 1:26–3:26 pm, Minor 7:54–8:54 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playa Leona?
Light drizzle, from 75 °F to 87 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (12 mph) and a 86% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa Leona?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 3.5 s from the north-northwest. The water is 86.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa Leona?
The best time to visit Playa Leona is from January to March: highs of 87 °F to 89 °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 Bahia de Chame (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).