Mercedes tides today
- Tide now 1.5 ft ↓ falling · low 1:18 pm (-1.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:20–2:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 2:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 4.9 ft · 85 °F moderate · 7.1 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 82 °F from the NE, gusts 16 · light drizzle
- Surf today 3.2–4.9 ft Good day · 6/10 · 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun 5:42 am–5:21 pm 11 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:09 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:09 pm
Today in Mercedes there are high tides at 7:41 am (2.2 ft) and 7:14 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 1:15 am and 1:18 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:18 pm. The sun rises at 5:42 am and sets at 5:21 pm: 11 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:09 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:51 am to 2:51 am and from 1:23 pm to 3:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 4.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Light drizzle, 82 °F.
Fishing in Mercedes today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:18 pm
- Major period 1:23–3:23 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 2:20 pm, combines the 1:18 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:50 am to 2:20 am, with the 1:15 am low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:40 am to 8:40 am, with the 7:41 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, cobia, bigeye tuna and dogtooth tuna. What you can catch
Beach day in Mercedes
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 1:18 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:18 pm
Low tide at 1:15 am and 1:18 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:41 am and 7:14 pm. Coefficient 92 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, water at 86 °F and low tide at 1:18 pm, though with clouds and some waves.
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Beaches near Mercedes
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- Bagasbas Beach 2.7 mi · NW
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Tides in Mercedes
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:15 am -3.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:41 am 2.2 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Next low tide 1:18 pm -1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:14 pm 3.0 ft · coef. 86
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 56 min to low tide at 1:18 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 7:41 am high tide and 86 for the 7:14 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.8 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 25 (3.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-4.2 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 27 (coefficient 103, 7.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 26, 2.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:42 am · 5:21 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · -3.8 ft | High tide 7:41 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 1:18 pm · -1.6 ft | High tide 7:14 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 92 | 88% | Major periods 12:51 am · 1:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:42 am · 5:21 pm | Low tide 2:02 am · -3.5 ft | High tide 8:32 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · -1.3 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 79 | 79% | Major periods 1:56 am · 2:28 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:42 am · 5:21 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · -3.0 ft | High tide 9:33 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:56 pm · -0.9 ft | High tide 8:55 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 64 | 69% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:43 am · 5:20 pm | Low tide 3:57 am · -2.5 ft | High tide 10:51 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 4:10 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 10:12 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 50 | 58% | Major periods 4:00 am · 4:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:43 am · 5:20 pm | Low tide 5:15 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 12:19 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 5:53 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 11:56 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 43 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:43 am · 5:19 pm | Low tide 6:41 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:31 pm · -1.0 ft | — | Coef. 47 | 36% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:44 am · 5:19 pm | High tide 1:34 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 7:54 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 2:27 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 8:37 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 57 | 26% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:57 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
Mercedes has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.8 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 Mercedes
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.5 ft
- Significant4.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10.0 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 Thursday 29: 5.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north-northeast (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 (+2.1 °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 9:22 am (local time).
Surf in Mercedes today
Surf today
Good- 3.2–5.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.9 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 7:41 am)
- Light: First light 5:20 am · sunrise 5:42 am · sunset 5:21 pm · last light 5:43 pm
- Tide: low 1:15 am (-3.8 ft), high 7:41 am (2.2 ft), low 1:18 pm (-1.6 ft) and high 7:14 pm (3.0 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 85.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 166 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with a good size, 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 Mercedes today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (1:18 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:40 pm
- 4.4 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:15 am (1:00–1:30 am), high tide 7:41 am (7:20–8:10 am), low tide 1:18 pm (12:50–1:40 pm) and high tide 7:14 pm (6:50–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 4.8 ft at 7 s) and rain (1.70 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:43 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:09 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 8:30 am to 9:40 am, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current and 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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Weather in Mercedes
Now in Mercedes
- Low / high
- 77 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.35 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 78 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 15
- 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 | Light showers | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 77° | 77° | 78° | 81° | 85° | 83° | 80° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 6 N | 3 NNE | 6 NE | 9 NE | 9 NE | 5 NE | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 10 |
| Waves | 5.6 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.07 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 81° 6 NE 4.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 9 NE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 9 NE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 5 NE 4.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 5 NE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 5 NE 4.3 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 5 NNE 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 4 NNE 4.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 77 / 85 °F | 10 mph NE | 5.6 ft | 7:41 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 85 °F | 6 mph NNE | 4.3 ft | 8:32 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 82 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 9:33 am · 8:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 10:51 am · 10:12 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 86 °F | 9 mph NE | 4.2 ft | 12:19 pm · 11:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 81 °F | 8 mph NNE | 4.9 ft | 1:33 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 84 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5.3 ft | 1:34 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 4.6 ft | 2:45 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 83 °F | 9 mph NE | 4.3 ft | 3:40 am · 3:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 84 °F | 7 mph NE | 4.0 ft | 4:25 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 84 °F | 8 mph NE | 4.3 ft | 5:05 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 82 °F | 8 mph NE | 4.8 ft | 5:42 am · 5:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 79 °F | 9 mph NE | 5.2 ft | 6:17 am · 5:47 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 75 / 81 °F | 9 mph NE | 5.2 ft | 6:50 am · 6:16 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 77° / 85° 4.3 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 76° / 82° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 85° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 75° / 81° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 84° 5.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 76° / 85° 4.6 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 and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.5 °F; normal high: 88 °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 9:22 am (local time).
The sun in Mercedes
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:55 am
- Full dark 6:09 pm
- Civil dawn 5:20 am
- Civil dusk 5:43 pm
- Solar noon 11:32 am (62° high)
- Daylight 11 h 40 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:52 pm
- Full dark 6:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,825 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mercedes
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:51–2:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:23–3:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:08–9:08 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:39–8:39 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 Mon, Nov 2 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Mercedes
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (850 ft from Mercedes) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep1.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 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. 33 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.3 mi): for deeper dives, 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 MercedesTides nearby
- Dáet3.7 mi
- Vinzons8.3 mi
- Sabang Indan10.0 mi
- Pambuhan11 mi
- Paracale19 mi
- Kaliliog24 mi
- Gumaus24 mi
- Jose Pañganiban25 mi
- Luklukan25 mi
- Apad26 mi
Mercedes at a glance
- Town or city of about 53,702 people. Coordinates: 14.109° N, 123.011° E.
- It is 83 mi northwest of Legaspi, the main place in Bicol. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 2 min later than in Legaspi.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about MercedesQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mercedes?
Today in Mercedes there are high tides at 7:41 am (2.2 ft) and 7:14 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 1:15 am and 1:18 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Mercedes?
At 5:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mercedes?
At 5:42 am. First light comes at 4:55 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:51–2:51 am, Minor 8:08–9:08 am, Major 1:23–3:23 pm, Minor 7:39–8:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mercedes?
Light showers, from 77 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mercedes?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.9 ft waves with a period of 7.1 s from the north-northeast. The water is 85.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mercedes?
The best time to visit Mercedes is from February to April: highs of 85 °F to 90 °F, about 12 rainy days a month and 5 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).