Playa del Postiguet today
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↑ rising · high 1:56 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 73 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the east
- Wind · air 3 mph · 64 °F from the NW, gusts 6 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:24 am–6:07 pm 10 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:33 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Playa del Postiguet there are high tides at 4:25 am (0.9 ft) and 1:59 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 7:01 am and 9:50 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:56 pm. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 10 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:24 am to 3:24 am and from 1:55 pm to 3:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 64 °F.
Beach day in Playa del Postiguet
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
Playa del Postiguet has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with a chance of rain. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with a chance of rain.
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 del PostiguetThe beach
In Alicante, 0.2 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Alicante →
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Playa del Postiguet
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- Platja del Cocó 0.7 mi · NE
- Cala de la Sangueta 0.9 mi · NE
- Platja de Sant Gabriel 2.0 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de l'Albufereta 2.2 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de l'Almadrava 2.5 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala dels Jueus 2.9 mi · E
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala de Cantalars 3.2 mi · E
- Platja d'Aigua Amarga 3.6 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Partial wheelchair access
- Dogs allowed
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).
Webcams near Playa del Postiguet
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Fishing in Playa del Postiguet today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:24–3:24 am
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 3:20 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise. Also worth a try from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: common cuttlefish, common octopus, small-spotted catshark and dusky grouper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Playa del Postiguet, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Playa del Postiguet
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:25 am 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 7:01 am 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:59 pm 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:50 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 15 h 2 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In Playa del Postiguet 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 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:24 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 4:25 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 1:59 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · 0.6 ft | 93% | Major periods 1:24 am · 1:55 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 1:56 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 2:27 am · 3:00 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 3:32 am · 4:04 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | — | 66% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:28 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:34 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:29 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:30 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 0.9 ft | — | — | 33% | Major periods 7:17 am · 7:41 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
Tides from the Alicante station (TICON-4), 0.5 mi from Playa del Postiguet. 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 del Postiguet
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
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-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 (+4.2 °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 10:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Playa del Postiguet today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.8 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:57 am · sunrise 7:24 am · sunset 6:07 pm · last light 6:34 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: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 del Postiguet today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, 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 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:33 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 del Postiguet 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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- CB Costa Campello 7.7 mi
- Tabarca (Reserva parcial I) N Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Oblada melanurus, bogue, East Atlantic peacock wrasse 12 mi
- El campello Norte Fish seen: salema, bogue, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Ocellated Wrasse 12 mi
- D. A. Gordon 5.3 mi
- Wreck 1.0 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Centro Buceo Altair 0.1 mi
- Lasal Diving Center 0.5 mi
- Aquaventura 1.0 mi
- Buceo Valencia Sede Alicante 1.1 mi
- Luigi Bordas 1.4 mi
- Centro De Formacion Aquaventura Y Neuroverbal 1.8 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 del Postiguet
Now in Playa del Postiguet
- Low / high
- 62 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 67%
- Clouds
- 26%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- Moderate · 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.10 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 65° | 64° | 66° | 76° | 74° | 72° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NW | 3 N | 2 NW | 3 WNW | 6 ESE | 11 E | 7 E | 3 N |
| Gusts | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 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 64° 3 NW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 3 NW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 3 NW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 3 WNW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 5 SW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 8 SSE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 3 SSE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 3 NW 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 62 / 76 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 77 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 74 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 73 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 73 °F | 10 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 73 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 65 °F | 4 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 66 °F | 9 mph N | 4.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 70 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 69 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 61 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 72 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 74 °F | 3 mph NE | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 72 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.2 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 77° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 74° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 73° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 56° / 73° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 57° / 73° 2.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 58° / 65° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 55° / 66° 4.2 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.
- 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 (75 °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 10:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Playa del Postiguet
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 43 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:30 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,829 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa del Postiguet
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:24–3:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:55–3:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:43–10:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:03–8:03 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 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 Playa del Postiguet
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- F 0.3 mi
- D 0.3 mi
- B 0.3 mi
- Jetty 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Marina Alicante 0.5 mi
- Port d'Alacant 1.4 mi
- Ociopesca Internacional 1.1 mi
- Akra Pesca 1.3 mi
- Marina Alicante 0.4 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 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.75 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.75 mi
- 66 ft deep1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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 0.75 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
Antiguo faro del puerto de Alicante 1.0 mi southwest
- Tower height
- 30 ft
- Built
- 1912
Other lighthouses nearby: Torre del Cabo de las Huertas (4.0 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Playa del PostiguetTides nearby
- Alicante0.2 mi
- El Alted6.0 mi
- Campello7.2 mi
- Santa Pola12 mi
- La Marina16 mi
- Villajoyosa17 mi
- Guardamar del Segura20 mi
- Benidorm23 mi
- Torrevieja28 mi
- Altea29 mi
Playa del Postiguet at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 38.345° N, 0.478° W.
- In Alicante, 0.2 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Alicante, is 0.5 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marina Alicante (0.4 mi), Playa del Cocó (0.7 mi), Playa de la Albufereta (2.2 mi), Club Náutico Alicante Costa Blanca (2.4 mi).
Questions about Playa del PostiguetQuestions
Where is Playa del Postiguet?
In Alicante, 0.2 mi from the center, Alicante (Spain). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Playa del Postiguet have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard, restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Playa del Postiguet?
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 del Postiguet?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa del Postiguet?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:27 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 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 1:24–3:24 am, Minor 9:43–10:43 am, Major 1:55–3:55 pm, Minor 7:03–8:03 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Playa del Postiguet?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 76 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 67% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa del Postiguet?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the east. The water is 73.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Postiguet?
The best time to visit Playa del Postiguet is from May to June: highs of 78 °F to 85 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 11 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).