Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) today
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↑ rising · high 1:56 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.1 ft · 74 °F smooth · 4.5 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 65 °F from the NW, gusts 6 · fog
- Sun 7:25 am–6:08 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:37 pm
- Best time to dive 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) 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 7:25 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:28 am to 4:28 am and from 3:01 pm to 5:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Fog, 65 °F.
Beach day in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 74 °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 Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)The beach
In Torre de la Horadada, 1.1 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Torre de la Horadada →
- Restrooms
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)
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- Playa de las Villas 0.4 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa del Mojón 0.6 mi · S
- Restrooms
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa del Puerto 0.9 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa del Conde 1.1 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de los Jesuitas 1.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Torre Derribada 1.5 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala de Rocamar 1.5 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala de la Lombriz 1.7 mi · N
- Parking
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 Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:01–5:01 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.2 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 2:30 am to 4:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common octopus, common cuttlefish, black scorpionfish and dusky grouper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada), so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)
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. 6 h 39 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) 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 | 7:25 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 1:56 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.6 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.6 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:36 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:28 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 1.0 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:35 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:29 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:30 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:42 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:32 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 0.9 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:05 am · 8:27 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), 37 mi from Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada). 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 Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Wednesday 4: 3.5 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-northeast (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 72.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.4 °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 7:16 am (local time).
Surf in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:58 am · sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 6:08 pm · last light 6:35 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.8 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 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 Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, 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 73.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) 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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- MOE Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, common two-banded seabream, Painted Comber 4.5 mi
- La laja Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Thalassoma pavo, common two-banded seabream, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse 8.8 mi
- Farallones Fish seen: Deep-body Pickarel, annular seabream, salema, Blotched Picarel 9.2 mi
- Wreck 8.8 mi
- Zona de Especial Protección para las Aves Mar Menor 9.6 mi
- Turkana 2.3 mi
- MoonDive 2.4 mi
- Dive! Dive! Dive! 6.3 mi
- Scubaworld 6.7 mi
- Bubbles Dive Torrevieja Escuela de submarinismo 8.5 mi
- Buceo en la Costa Cálida 9.3 mi
- Odisea Diving 9.5 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 Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)
Now in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)
- Low / high
- 64 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 68%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 63 °F
- Visibility
- 6.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- Low · mugwort
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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 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 | Fog | Fog | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 67° | 65° | 65° | 66° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNW | 4 NNW | 3 NNW | 3 NW | 4 SE | 7 SE | 6 SSE | 3 W |
| Gusts | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 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 am 66° 3 NW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 4 SE 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 7 SE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 6 SSE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 3 W 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 3 NW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 3 NW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 4 NW 0.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 74 °F | 8 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 73 °F | 7 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 65 / 71 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 72 °F | 10 mph WSW | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 72 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 69 °F | 7 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 62 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 8 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 70 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 70 °F | 8 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 69 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 71 °F | 5 mph NE | 3.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 73 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 74 °F | 8 mph W | 1.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 61° / 73° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 65° / 71° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 59° / 72° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 57° / 72° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 69° 2.5 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 58° / 62° 3.5 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 56° / 69° 3.4 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 Saturday 31. See the models →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (74 °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 7:16 am (local time).
The sun in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,499 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:28–4:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:01–5:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:54–11:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:07–9:07 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 Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Balneario privado Torres Cruz del Mar Menor y Cruz de Levante 3.8 mi
- Propiedad privada prohibido el paso 4.0 mi
- Camping Mar Menor 6.4 mi
- rompeola vieja 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- C.N.Villa de San Pedro 2.2 mi
- Puerto deportivo de Lo Pagán 2.8 mi
- Miramar_casadepesca 1.9 mi
- Yeser Articulos De Pesca 1.9 mi
- Fuel dock 2.8 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 410 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 12 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep410 ft
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep1.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 12 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- 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 0.5 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.6 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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.
Tides near Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)Tides nearby
- Torre de la Horadada1.1 mi
- Pilar de la Horadada1.8 mi
- San Pedro del Pinatar2.0 mi
- Lo Pagán2.8 mi
- Santiago de la Ribera4.6 mi
- Los Alcázares8.9 mi
- Torrevieja9.7 mi
- El Carmolí12 mi
- Los Nietos14 mi
- La Manga del Mar Menor15 mi
Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 37.854° N, 0.763° W.
- It is 37 mi southwest of Alicante, the main place in Alicante. The sun rises at the same time and sets 2 min later than in Alicante.
- In Torre de la Horadada, 1.1 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Alicante, is 37 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa del Puerto (0.9 mi), Club Náutico Torre Horadada (1.0 mi), Playa del Conde (1.1 mi), Playa Jesuitas (1.2 mi).
Questions about Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)Questions
Where is Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)?
In Torre de la Horadada, 1.1 mi from the center, Alicante (Spain). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)?
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 Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:28 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 2:28–4:28 am, Minor 10:54–11:54 am, Major 3:01–5:01 pm, Minor 8:07–9:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)?
Fog, from 64 °F to 74 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the east-northeast. The water is 73.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada)?
The best time to visit Playa de las Villas (Pilar de la Horadada) is from April to June: highs of 73 °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).