Santa Pola tides today
- 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
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 73 °F smooth · 4.4 s from the east
- Wind · air 3 mph · 62 °F from the NW, gusts 5 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:25 am–6:06 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:35 pm
- Best time to dive 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Santa Pola 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 6:06 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:28 am to 4:28 am and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 62 °F.
Fishing in Santa Pola today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:00–5:00 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (9 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: small-spotted catshark, red mullet and common cuttlefish. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Santa Pola, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Santa Pola
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °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 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
Santa Pola has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 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
Beaches near Santa Pola
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- Platja Gran 0.3 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de Llevant 0.7 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja Llisa 0.8 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Caletes de Santiago Bernabeu 1.1 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Tamarit 1.2 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Varador 1.6 mi · E
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de la Gola 1.8 mi · W
- Parking
- Caletes de Santa Pola de l'Est 1.9 mi · E
- Restrooms
- 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).
Webcams near Santa Pola
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Tides in Santa Pola
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. 8 h 41 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In Santa Pola 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 · 6:06 pm | High tide 1:56 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.6 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:28 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 · 6:03 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 1.0 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:34 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:29 am · 6:02 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 · 6:01 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:41 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:31 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 0.9 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:04 am · 8:26 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), 11 mi from Santa Pola. 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 Santa Pola
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 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 Wednesday 4: 3.7 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 72.2 °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 5:15 am (local time).
Surf in Santa Pola today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:58 am · sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 6:06 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: 6 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 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 Santa Pola today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, 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 (85%), rising at 8:35 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 Santa Pola 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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- Tabarca (Reserva parcial I) N Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Oblada melanurus, bogue, East Atlantic peacock wrasse 4.9 mi
- Yokotani 7.8 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Reserva Marina de l'Illa de Tabarca 6.0 mi
- Vadum Maris Diving & Watersports 0.1 mi
- Dive Academy Santa Pola 0.3 mi
- Scuba Elx Buceo 0.3 mi
- Scuba Elx Pesca Submarina - Club Acqua D'Elx 9.1 mi
- La Sal 10 mi
- La Sal Diving Center 10 mi
- Cursos de Buceo Padi - Escuela Underwater Barcelona 11 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 Santa Pola
Now in Santa Pola
- Low / high
- 61 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 57%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 39
- 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: −0.06 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 63° | 61° | 62° | 64° | 74° | 74° | 70° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NW | 3 NW | 3 NW | 2 WNW | 5 SW | 8 S | 5 S | 3 NW |
| Gusts | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 4 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 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 |
- 6:00 am 62° 3 NW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 2 WNW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 5 SW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 8 S 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 5 S 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 3 NW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 3 NW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 59° 3 NW 0.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 75 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 74 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 73 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 73 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 72 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 69 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 64 °F | 11 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 71 °F | 7 mph NW | 3.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 73 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 73 °F | 5 mph NW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 71 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 73 °F | 5 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 72 °F | 7 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 75 °F | 6 mph NW | 1.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 58° / 74° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 58° / 73° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 55° / 73° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 54° / 72° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 54° / 69° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 55° / 64° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 56° / 71° 3.6 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 5:15 am (local time).
The sun in Santa Pola
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 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 92,335,512 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Santa Pola
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
- 3:00–5:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:55–11:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:05–9:05 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 Santa Pola
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Tabarkeras 0.4 mi
- Jetty 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.5 mi
- Punta l'Espart 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Port de Santa Pola 0.3 mi
- Port La Caleta 5.0 mi
- Caribefish 0.5 mi
- El Viejo Y El Mar - Boutique Del Pescador 0.5 mi
- Lonja de Santa Pola 0.5 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.5 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (600 ft from Santa Pola) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deep1.5 mi
- 66 ft deep3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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 1.5 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Santa Pola Lighthouse 2.0 mi east
- Light
- 2 + 1 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(2+1) W 20s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 499 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
- Built
- 1858
Other lighthouses nearby: Far de Tabarca (5.3 mi east).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Santa PolaTides nearby
- La Marina5.4 mi
- El Alted5.8 mi
- Guardamar del Segura8.5 mi
- Alicante12 mi
- Torrevieja16 mi
- Campello19 mi
- Torre de la Horadada25 mi
- Pilar de la Horadada26 mi
- San Pedro del Pinatar27 mi
- Villajoyosa28 mi
Santa Pola at a glance
- Town or city of about 31,760 people. Coordinates: 38.192° N, 0.566° W.
- It is 12 mi southwest of Alicante, the main place in Alicante. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Alicante.
- The nearest tide station, Alicante, is 11 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Calas de Santiago Bernabeu (1.1 mi), Playa del Carabasí (4.2 mi), Los Arenales Del Sol Playa (4.9 mi).
Questions about Santa PolaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Santa Pola?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Santa Pola?
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 10:55–11:55 am, Major 3:00–5:00 pm, Minor 8:05–9:05 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Santa Pola?
Fog, from 61 °F to 75 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Santa Pola?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the east. The water is 73.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Santa Pola?
The best time to visit Santa Pola is from May to August: highs of 76 °F to 88 °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).