Cala del Racó today
- Beach day 9:00 am–1:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 1:56 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 73 °F smooth · 4.1 s from the east
- Wind · air 4 mph · 64 °F from the WNW, gusts 9 · clear
- Sun 7:23 am–6:03 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:30 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:30 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Cala del Racó there is high tide at 1:56 pm (1.0 ft) and low tide at 10:36 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:56 pm. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:30 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:25 am to 4:25 am and from 2:57 pm to 4:57 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (4 mph). Clear, 64 °F.
Beach day in Cala del Racó
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 75 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
Cala del Racó has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm is good too, with sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F.
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 Cala del RacóThe beach
In Calpe, 1.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Calpe →
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Cala del Racó
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- Platja del Cantal Roig 0.4 mi · NW
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala del Morelló 0.6 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
- Cala de la Fossa 0.7 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de l'Algoleja 0.8 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
- Bol beach 1.0 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de la Calalga 1.2 mi · N
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de l'Arenal 1.3 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
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 Cala del Racó today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:57–4:57 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:20 am, with a major period. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common cuttlefish, common octopus, dusky grouper and small-spotted catshark. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cala del Racó, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Cala del Racó
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:56 pm 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:36 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 13 h 2 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In Cala del Racó the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 29 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (0.0 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 1:56 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.6 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:57 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:24 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.6 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:02 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:26 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 1.0 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:27 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:29 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:38 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:30 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 0.9 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:01 am · 8:24 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 Alicante station (TICON-4), 36 mi from Cala del Racó. 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 Cala del Racó
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east (slight).
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 72.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.5 °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 12:54 am (local time).
Surf in Cala del Racó today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:56 am · sunrise 7:23 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:31 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.2 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with small waves and 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 Cala del Racó today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:30 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 12:40 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Cala del Racó the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- DIVE&DIVE Centro de Buceo 0.1 mi
- Calpe Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, white seabream, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, common two-banded seabream 0.4 mi
- Moraira Fish seen: Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, salema, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, common two-banded seabream 5.2 mi
- Isla mitjana Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, common two-banded seabream, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse 6.6 mi
- Isla de Benidorm Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, common two-banded seabream, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse 9.9 mi
- Califa 6.3 mi
- Amistada 6.9 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Parc Natural de la Serra Gelada 9.2 mi
- Dive and Dive Centre de Buceo 0.1 mi
- Dive&dive Centre De Busseig 0.3 mi
- Multiaventura 0.3 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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Cala del Racó
Now in Cala del Racó
- Low / high
- 62 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 16%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 inHg. 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 65° | 63° | 62° | 67° | 74° | 74° | 70° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WNW | 4 WNW | 4 WNW | 2 W | 8 S | 10 S | 7 SSW | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 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 65° 4 WNW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 4 WNW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 4 WNW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 2 W 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 8 S 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 10 S 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 7 SSW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 4 SW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 75 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 73 °F | 11 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 68 °F | 13 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 71 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 70 °F | 10 mph N | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 63 °F | 6 mph W | 3.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 60 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 67 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 63 °F | 17 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 68 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 71 °F | 6 mph SW | 3.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 70 °F | 4 mph NNW | 3.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 74 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 75 °F | 7 mph W | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 73° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 64° / 68° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 58° / 71° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 59° / 70° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 55° / 63° 3.4 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 55° / 60° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 56° / 67° 2.5 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °F; normal high: 73 °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 12:54 am (local time).
The sun in Cala del Racó
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:25 am
- Full dark 7:02 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:43 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 7:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,555 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cala del Racó
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:25–4:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:57–4:57 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:54–11:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:00–9:00 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 Cala del Racó
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- E 0.1 mi
- D 0.2 mi
- C 0.2 mi
- La puntera 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Marina 0.2 mi
- Les Basetes 1.8 mi
- Pescalpe 1.6 mi
- Fishing-discount.com 5.0 mi
- Fuel dock 0.2 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 800 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Cala del Racó) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep550 ft
- 33 ft deep800 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 800 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 800 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 mi from shore.
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.
Tides near Cala del RacóTides nearby
- Calpe1.6 mi
- Moraira5.0 mi
- Altea7.1 mi
- Xàbia11 mi
- Benidorm13 mi
- Denia14 mi
- Vergel15 mi
- Els Poblets15 mi
- Villajoyosa19 mi
- Oliva22 mi
Cala del Racó at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 38.636° N, 0.071° E.
- It is 36 mi northeast of Alicante, the main place in Alicante. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Alicante.
- In Calpe, 1.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Alicante, is 36 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Real Club Nautico Calpe (0.2 mi), Playa De La Fossa (0.7 mi), Playas De Calpe (1.0 mi), Port of Deportivo Puerto Blanco (2.0 mi).
Questions about Cala del RacóQuestions
Where is Cala del Racó?
In Calpe, 1.6 mi from the center, Alicante (Spain). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Cala del Racó have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Cala del Racó?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health).
What time is sunset today in Cala del Racó?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cala del Racó?
At 7:24 am. First light comes at 6:26 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 2:25–4:25 am, Minor 10:54–11:54 am, Major 2:57–4:57 pm, Minor 8:00–9:00 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cala del Racó?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (4 mph) and a 16% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cala del Racó?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the east. The water is 73.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cala del Racó?
The best time to visit Cala del Racó is from May to June: highs of 78 °F to 85 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 10 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: Alicante 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).