San Juan de Marcona tides today
- Tide now 3.1 ft ↑ rising · high 9:07 pm (3.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 70 °F moderate · 10.9 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 70 °F from the SE, gusts 19 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 3.4–5.2 ft Good day · 7/10 · 5:03–9:00 am
- Sun 5:26 am–6:03 pm 12 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:58 pm
Today in San Juan de Marcona there are high tides at 8:21 am (1.9 ft) and 9:07 pm (3.3 ft) and low tides at 3:11 am and 2:05 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:07 pm. The sun rises at 5:26 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 12 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:35 am to 2:35 am and from 1:07 pm to 3:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the southeast (14 mph). Partly cloudy, 70 °F.
Fishing in San Juan de Marcona today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:05 pm
- Major period 1:07–3:07 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and 4.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:05 pm low tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also good from 8:30 am to 9:20 am, with the 8:21 am high tide and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 4:10 am, with the 3:11 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
Beach day in San Juan de Marcona
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Water at 70 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 2:05 pm: more sand
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph)
- Dangerous for swimming: 5.1 ft waves every 11 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves every 11 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:11 am
Low tide at 3:11 am and 2:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:21 am and 9:07 pm.
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 San Juan de Marcona
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- Playa Acapulco 0.8 mi · S
- Playa Hermosa 0.9 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Playa Los Pinguinos 1.0 mi · S
- Playa Los Leones 1.3 mi · S
- Playa La Herradura 1.3 mi · W
- Playa La Lobera 2.3 mi · SE
- Playa El Hambre 2.7 mi · SE
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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Tides in San Juan de Marcona
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:11 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:21 am 1.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 2:05 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:07 pm 3.3 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 13 min to high tide at 9:07 pm.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 8:21 am high tide and 84 for the 9:07 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.1 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 June 16 (3.9 ft) and the lowest, on July 15 (0.1 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 9 to 10 (coefficient 99, 2.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 31, 1.6 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 | 5:26 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 3:11 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 8:21 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 2:05 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:07 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 86 | 91% | Major periods 12:35 am · 1:07 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:26 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:16 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 2:50 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:00 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 83% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:25 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 5:21 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:20 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 3:40 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:00 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 72 | 74% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:25 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 6:31 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:39 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 4:41 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 63% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:24 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 12:05 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 7:41 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:24 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:12 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 8:42 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:30 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 7:26 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:24 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 2:17 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:32 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 8:49 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 pm | Low |
▲ 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 San Juan station (TICON-4), 2.5 mi from San Juan de Marcona. 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 San Juan de Marcona
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 7.2 ft with a period of 11 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 72.4 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+8.1 °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 7:54 pm (local time).
Surf in San Juan de Marcona today
Surf today
Good- 3.4–5.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.6 ft swell at 13 s from the southwest, clean
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:07 pm)
- Light: First light 5:04 am · sunrise 5:26 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:25 pm
- Tide: low 3:11 am (0.7 ft), high 8:21 am (1.9 ft), low 2:05 pm (0.2 ft) and high 9:07 pm (3.3 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 69.8 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 393 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has a good size and a clean swell, though with cross-shore wind. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm can also work, with a good size and a clean swell, though with 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 San Juan de Marcona today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (8:21 am): little current from 7:50 am to 8:50 am
- 3.4 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 3:11 am (2:40–3:40 am), high tide 8:21 am (7:50–8:50 am), low tide 2:05 pm (1:40–2:30 pm) and high tide 9:07 pm (8:50–9:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.4 ft at 14 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.8 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:25 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:30 am, combines 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
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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 San Juan de Marcona
Now in San Juan de Marcona
- Low / high
- 69 / 72 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 66%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 69° | 69° | 69° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 71° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 ESE | 8 SE | 7 ESE | 10 SSE | 12 S | 14 SSE | 14 SE | 13 ESE |
| Gusts | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Waves | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.9 ft | 5.0 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.2 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 |
- 9:00 pm 70° 13 ESE 5.2 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 10 ESE 5.4 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 9 SE 5.4 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 9 SE 5.4 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 13 SSE 5.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 16 SSE 5.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 16 SSE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 16 SE 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 69 / 72 °F | 15 mph SE | 5.3 ft | 8:21 am · 9:07 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 70 / 73 °F | 16 mph SE | 5.4 ft | 9:16 am · 10:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 73 °F | 16 mph SE | 6.1 ft | 10:20 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 73 °F | 18 mph SE | 6.6 ft | 11:39 am | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 73 °F | 18 mph SE | 6.8 ft | 12:05 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 73 °F | 15 mph SSE | 6.3 ft | 1:12 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 72 °F | 20 mph SE | 7.2 ft | 2:17 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 71 °F | 18 mph SE | 7.2 ft | 3:15 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 73 °F | 19 mph SE | 6.9 ft | 4:06 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 73 °F | 22 mph SE | 7.4 ft | 4:51 am · 5:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 73 °F | 20 mph ESE | 5.6 ft | 5:34 am · 6:29 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 68 / 73 °F | 20 mph SE | 5.8 ft | 6:14 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 68 / 71 °F | 17 mph SE | 5.4 ft | 6:53 am · 7:44 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 71 °F | 17 mph SE | 5.4 ft | 7:33 am · 8:21 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 70° / 73° 5.4 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 70° / 73° 6.1 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 71° / 73° 6.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 69° / 73° 6.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 69° / 73° 6.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 72° 7.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 70° / 71° 7.2 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 temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer and much wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (72 °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 7:54 pm (local time).
The sun in San Juan de Marcona
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:38 am
- Full dark 6:51 pm
- Civil dawn 5:04 am
- Civil dusk 6:25 pm
- Solar noon 11:44 am (88° high)
- Daylight 12 h 37 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 6:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,761 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in San Juan de Marcona
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:35–2:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:07–3:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:48–7:48 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:28–9:28 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 San Juan de Marcona
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of San Juan de Marcona.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.95 mi from San Juan de Marcona) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deep1.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 mi from shore.
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
Punta San Juan Lighthouse 1.2 mi west
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2) W 15s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 308 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 ft
- Built
- 1974
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near San Juan de MarconaTides nearby
- Puerto San Juan4.5 mi
- San Nicolás8.3 mi
- La Pedregosa8.7 mi
- La Libertad14 mi
- Puerto de Lomas25 mi
- Lobería25 mi
- Santa Ana33 mi
- Puerto Caballas37 mi
- Musia39 mi
- Chaviña39 mi
San Juan de Marcona at a glance
- Town or city of about 12,795 people. Coordinates: 15.365° S, 75.162° W.
- It is 134 mi southeast of Pisco, the main place in Ica. The sun rises 6 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Pisco.
- The nearest tide station, San Juan, is 2.5 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Hermosa (0.8 mi), Playa Los Vidrios (2.3 mi).
Questions about San Juan de MarconaQuestions
What time is high tide today in San Juan de Marcona?
Today in San Juan de Marcona there are high tides at 8:21 am (1.9 ft) and 9:07 pm (3.3 ft) and low tides at 3:11 am and 2:05 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in San Juan de Marcona?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in San Juan de Marcona?
At 5:26 am. First light comes at 4:37 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 12:35–2:35 am, Minor 6:48–7:48 am, Major 1:07–3:07 pm, Minor 8:28–9:28 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in San Juan de Marcona?
Overcast, from 69 °F to 72 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southeast (14 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in San Juan de Marcona?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 10.9 s from the south-southwest. The water is 70.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit San Juan de Marcona?
The best time to visit San Juan de Marcona is from October to March: highs of 70 °F to 83 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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: San Juan 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).