Praia das Maceiras today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 3.3 ft ↑ rising · high 5:46 am (12.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:10–7:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 8.6 ft · 59 °F rough · 11.1 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 56 °F from the ESE, gusts 5 · partly cloudy
- Sun 8:07 am–6:32 pm 10 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Best time to dive 5:10–6:30 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Praia das Maceiras there are high tides at 5:46 am (12.7 ft) and 6:15 pm (12.0 ft) and low tide at 11:59 am. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:46 am. The sun rises at 8:07 am and sets at 6:32 pm: 10 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:03 am to 5:03 am and from 3:35 pm to 5:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is rough, with 8.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-southeast (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 56 °F.
Beach day in Praia das Maceiras
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 11:59 am: more sand
- Cloudy (82% cloud cover)
- Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
- Dangerous for swimming: 7.3 ft waves every 10 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 · 7.3 ft
7.3 ft waves every 10 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 59 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:59 am
Low tide at 11:59 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:46 am and 6:15 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
About Praia das MaceirasThe beach
3.0 mi from Laxe. Tides, weather and sun in Laxe →
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Praia das Maceiras
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- Area das Vacas 0.2 mi · W
- Parking
- Praia do Medio 0.7 mi · E
- Parking
- Praia do Pendón 0.9 mi · SE
- Parking
- Praia de Balarés 1.0 mi · N
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Praia de Rebordelo 1.0 mi · W
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Praia da Urixeira 1.2 mi · E
- Parking
- Praia de San Pedro 1.3 mi · W
- Praia do Curro 1.4 mi · E
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health (Náyade).
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Fishing in Praia das Maceiras today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:15 pm, coefficient 87
- Major period 3:35–5:35 pm
- Sunset at 6:32 pm, golden hour from 5:51 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (4.9 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, 5:10 pm to 7:00 pm, combines the 6:15 pm high tide, a major period, sunset and some swell. Also good from 11:50 am to 12:50 pm, with the 11:59 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 4:50 am to 6:50 am, with the 5:46 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European hake, small-spotted catshark, Atlantic horse mackerel and thornback ray. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark and thornback ray. What you can catch
Tides in Praia das Maceiras
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 5:46 am 12.7 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 11:59 am 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:15 pm 12.0 ft · coef. 87
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 51 min to high tide at 5:46 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 5:46 am high tide and 87 for the 6:15 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 10.7 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 (13.4 ft) and the lowest, on August 13 (0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 26 to 28 (coefficient 99, 11.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 3.8 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 | 8:07 am · 6:32 pm | High tide 5:46 am · 12.7 ft | Low tide 11:59 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 6:15 pm · 12.0 ft | — | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 8:08 am · 6:30 pm | Low tide 12:16 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 6:35 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 12:52 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 7:09 pm · 11.2 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:09 am · 6:29 pm | Low tide 1:08 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 7:32 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 1:53 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 8:15 pm · 10.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 66% | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:11 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 2:10 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 8:41 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 3:09 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 9:36 pm · 9.8 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:12 am · 6:26 pm | Low tide 3:29 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 10:04 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 4:37 pm · 4.1 ft | High tide 11:03 pm · 9.7 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:13 am · 6:25 pm | Low tide 4:57 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 11:27 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 5:57 pm · 3.8 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 33% | Major periods 7:52 am · 8:16 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:14 am · 6:24 pm | High tide 12:16 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 6:12 am · 4.3 ft | High tide 12:36 pm · 11.0 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 60 | 23% | Major periods 8:38 am · 9:01 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Praia das Maceiras has no station of its own, so we use the tide at A Coruña (TICON-4), 29 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.
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 Praia das Maceiras
Sea stateSea state: rough
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common4.3 ft
- Significant8.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest17 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 17 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 17 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Thursday 29: 9.0 ft with a period of 11 s, from the northwest (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 58.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 12:55 am (local time).
Diving in Praia das Maceiras today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (6:15 pm): little current from 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm
- 3.5 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 5:46 am (5:20–6:10 am), low tide 11:59 am (11:40 am–12:20 pm), high tide 6:15 pm (5:50–6:40 pm) and low tide 12:16 am (11:50 pm–12:40 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 14 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:01 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:30 pm, 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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- Maria L 9.6 mi
- Alecos 11 mi
- HMS Serpent 12 mi
- ZEPA Costa da Morte (Norte) 12 mi
- Buceo Malpica 9.7 mi
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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Praia das Maceiras
Now in Praia das Maceiras
- Low / high
- 54 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 76%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 8.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 56° | 55° | 54° | 55° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 E | 5 SE | 6 ESE | 5 SE | 3 WSW | 4 W | 2 NNE | 4 E |
| Gusts | 4 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 |
| Waves | 9.0 ft | 8.1 ft | 7.6 ft | 7.3 ft | 6.7 ft | 5.7 ft | 4.9 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 |
- 12:00 am 56° 2 E 9.0 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 5 SE 8.1 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 6 ESE 7.6 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 5 SE 7.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 3 WSW 6.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 4 W 5.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 2 NNE 4.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 4 E 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 54 / 64 °F | 6 mph ESE | 9.0 ft | 5:46 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 63 °F | 7 mph ENE | 6.9 ft | 6:35 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 63 °F | 9 mph ENE | 7.5 ft | 7:32 am · 8:15 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 64 °F | 7 mph ENE | 7.3 ft | 8:41 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 64 °F | 11 mph ENE | 7.5 ft | 10:04 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 61 °F | 15 mph ENE | 8.5 ft | 11:27 am | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 59 °F | 15 mph ENE | 7.9 ft | 12:16 am · 12:36 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 63 °F | 6 mph ESE | 6.8 ft | 1:12 am · 1:31 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 63 °F | 11 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | 1:58 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 65 °F | 21 mph S | 3.8 ft | 2:38 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 57 / 66 °F | 13 mph S | 3.3 ft | 3:14 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 65 °F | 13 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 3:48 am · 4:07 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 61 °F | 11 mph SW | 3.0 ft | 4:22 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 64 °F | 16 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | 4:55 am · 5:13 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 55° / 63° 6.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 63° 7.5 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 52° / 64° 7.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 64° 7.5 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 52° / 61° 8.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 59° 7.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 45° / 63° 6.8 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (63 °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 12:55 am (local time).
The sun in Praia das Maceiras
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:04 am
- Full dark 7:35 pm
- Civil dawn 7:37 am
- Civil dusk 7:01 pm
- Solar noon 1:19 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 25 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:51 pm
- Full dark 7:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,949 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praia das Maceiras
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:03–5:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:35–5:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:51 am–12:51 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:18–9:18 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 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Praia das Maceiras
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.8 mi
- Jetty 7.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Enseada do Loeiro 0.8 mi
- Porto de Corme 2.5 mi
- Porto de Laxe 2.8 mi
- A Choza Do Pescador 9.1 mi
- Fuel dock 7.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 450 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Praia das Maceiras) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep90 ft
- 33 ft deep450 ft
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 32 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. 33 ft deep 450 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
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Point Laxe Lighthouse 3.3 mi west
- Light
- 5 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(5) W 20s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 217 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1995
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Praia das MaceirasTides nearby
- Laxe3.0 mi
- Malpica de Bergantiños9.5 mi
- Camariñas14 mi
- Muxía16 mi
- Cee22 mi
- Arteixo23 mi
- Corcubión23 mi
- Fisterra27 mi
- Carnota29 mi
- A Coruña29 mi
Praia das Maceiras at a glance
Questions about Praia das MaceirasQuestions
Where is Praia das Maceiras?
3.0 mi from Laxe, in A Coruña (Spain). The shore faces northwest.
What amenities does Praia das Maceiras have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Praia das Maceiras?
Today in Praia das Maceiras there are high tides at 5:46 am (12.7 ft) and 6:15 pm (12.0 ft) and low tide at 11:59 am. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Praia das Maceiras?
At 6:32 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia das Maceiras?
At 8:08 am. First light comes at 7:05 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:03–5:03 am, Minor 11:51 am–12:51 pm, Major 3:35–5:35 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praia das Maceiras?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 64 °F, with a light air from the east-southeast (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Praia das Maceiras?
Rough (Douglas 5): 8.6 ft waves with a period of 11.1 s from the northwest. The water is 59.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praia das Maceiras?
The best time to visit Praia das Maceiras is from July to August: highs of 72 °F, about 5 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: A Coruña 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).