Pacasmayo tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↓ falling · low 12:08 am (-1.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:30–6:20 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.3 ft · 78 °F moderate · 7.6 s from the south
- Wind · air 17 mph · 78 °F from the SSE, gusts 26 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 2.6–4.0 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 3:00–6:34 pm
- Sun 5:52 am–6:13 pm 12 h 21 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:59 pm
Today in Pacasmayo there are high tides at 5:06 am (1.7 ft) and 6:01 pm (2.2 ft) and low tide at 11:27 am. Tide coefficient 100. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:08 am. The sun rises at 5:52 am and sets at 6:13 pm: 12 h 21 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:54 am to 2:54 am and from 1:26 pm to 3:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south-southeast (17 mph). Partly cloudy, 78 °F.
Fishing in Pacasmayo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:06 am, coefficient 100
- Sunrise at 5:52 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) 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: 100 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 am to 6:10 am, combines the 5:06 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 6:01 pm high tide, sunset and some swell, though with fresh wind.
Beach day in Pacasmayo
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 88 °F: beach weather
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 11:27 am: more sand
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Fresh cross-shore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.2 ft
4.2 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 11:27 am
Low tide at 11:27 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:06 am and 6:01 pm. Coefficient 100 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Pacasmayo
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- Playa Tafur 2.0 mi · SW
- Playa El Milagro 4.1 mi · S
- Playa La Barranca 5.5 mi · N
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Tides in Pacasmayo
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:06 am 1.7 ft · coef. 100
- ▼ Low tide 11:27 am -2.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:01 pm 2.2 ft · coef. 96
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 22 min to low tide at 12:08 am.
Tide coefficient 100 for the 5:06 am high tide and 96 for the 6:01 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.7 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 December 26 (2.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-2.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 4.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 27, 1.8 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 | 5:52 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 5:06 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:27 am · -2.5 ft | High tide 6:01 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 100 | 91% | Major periods 12:54 am · 1:26 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:51 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 12:08 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 5:49 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:11 pm · -2.4 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 92 | 83% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:51 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 1:00 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 6:37 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 12:59 pm · -2.1 ft | High tide 7:49 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 81 | 74% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:51 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 2:01 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 7:34 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · -1.8 ft | High tide 8:55 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 67 | 63% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:51 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 3:16 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 3:00 pm · -1.5 ft | High tide 10:09 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:50 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 10:17 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 4:20 pm · -1.2 ft | High tide 11:23 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 52 | 41% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:50 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 6:16 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:47 pm · -1.1 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 30% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:07 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
Pacasmayo has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.0 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 Pacasmayo
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.1 ft
- Significant4.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.7 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south-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 (+14.0 °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 Pacasmayo today
Surf today
Fair- 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.9 ft swell at 6 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:27 am)
- Light: First light 5:30 am · sunrise 5:52 am · sunset 6:13 pm · last light 6:34 pm
- Tide: high 5:06 am (1.7 ft), low 11:27 am (-2.5 ft) and high 6:01 pm (2.2 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 77.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 61 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 am to 7:00 am can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, 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 Pacasmayo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:27 am): little current from 11:10 am to 11:42 am
- 4.1 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:06 am (4:50–5:30 am), low tide 11:27 am (11:10–11:42 am), high tide 6:01 pm (5:40–6:20 pm) and low tide 12:08 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:30 am to 7:00 am, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal 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 Pacasmayo.
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Weather in Pacasmayo
Now in Pacasmayo
- Low / high
- 76 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 75%
- Clouds
- 50%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (+0.06 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 76° | 79° | 83° | 83° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SSE | 13 SSE | 10 SSE | 12 SSE | 16 S | 20 S | 18 SSE | 15 SSE |
| Gusts | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 23 |
| Waves | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.3 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 79° 18 SSE 4.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 15 SSE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 14 SSE 4.4 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 14 SSE 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 14 SSE 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 15 SSE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 19 S 4.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 19 S 4.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 83 °F | 20 mph SSE | 4.3 ft | 5:06 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 84 °F | 20 mph SSE | 4.6 ft | 5:49 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 84 °F | 20 mph S | 4.5 ft | 6:37 am · 7:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 83 °F | 17 mph S | 4.5 ft | 7:34 am · 8:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 84 °F | 19 mph S | 4.6 ft | 8:46 am · 10:09 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 82 °F | 18 mph S | 4.6 ft | 10:17 am · 11:23 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 83 °F | 21 mph SSE | 4.7 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 82 °F | 19 mph SSE | 5.2 ft | 12:27 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 82 °F | 19 mph SSE | 5.0 ft | 1:19 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 83 °F | 18 mph SSE | 5.7 ft | 2:02 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 83 °F | 19 mph SSE | 6.4 ft | 2:41 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 82 °F | 17 mph SSE | 6.5 ft | 3:16 am · 4:10 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 83 °F | 19 mph SSE | 6.4 ft | 3:50 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 82 °F | 16 mph S | 6.0 ft | 4:22 am · 5:19 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 76° / 84° 4.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 76° / 84° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 75° / 83° 4.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 75° / 84° 4.6 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 75° / 82° 4.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 76° / 83° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 76° / 82° 5.2 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 rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.0 °F; normal high: 76 °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 Pacasmayo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:05 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 5:30 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (84° high)
- Daylight 12 h 21 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:44 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,463 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pacasmayo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:54–2:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:26–3:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:23–8:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:29–9:29 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 Pacasmayo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Pacasmayo) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deep2.1 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 1.2 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 2.1 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Punta Pacasmayo Lighthouse 1.6 mi southwest
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(3) W 15s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 75 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1967
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PacasmayoTides nearby
- San Demetrio2.8 mi
- Santa María3.6 mi
- Chavez4.0 mi
- La Primavera4.0 mi
- Santa Marta4.1 mi
- La Boca del Río4.4 mi
- Barranca Dos5.1 mi
- Barranca Uno5.1 mi
- La Barranca5.3 mi
- La Bocana15 mi
Pacasmayo at a glance
- Town or city of about 29,165 people. Coordinates: 7.401° S, 79.571° W.
- It is 62 mi northwest of Trujillo, the main place in La Libertad. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 1 min later than in Trujillo.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Muelle Pacasmayo (0.2 mi), Playa Los Olitares (2.0 mi).
Questions about PacasmayoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Pacasmayo?
Today in Pacasmayo there are high tides at 5:06 am (1.7 ft) and 6:01 pm (2.2 ft) and low tide at 11:27 am. Tide coefficient 100.
What time is sunset today in Pacasmayo?
At 6:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pacasmayo?
At 5:51 am. First light comes at 5:05 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 12:54–2:54 am, Minor 7:23–8:23 am, Major 1:26–3:26 pm, Minor 8:29–9:29 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pacasmayo?
Light drizzle, from 76 °F to 83 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south-southeast (17 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pacasmayo?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.3 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the south. The water is 77.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pacasmayo?
The best time to visit Pacasmayo is from April to September: highs of 74 °F to 83 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 4 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).