Xàbia 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 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 73 °F smooth · 4.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 3 mph · 60 °F from the SW, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:23 am–6:03 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:29 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:29 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Xàbia 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 8:29 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 1.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 60 °F.
Fishing in Xàbia today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:57–4:57 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light offshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.1 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, lines up with a major period. 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, small-spotted catshark, saddled seabream and common two-banded seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Xàbia, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Xàbia
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Xàbia 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, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with light offshore wind. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with light offshore wind.
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 Xàbia
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- Platja de la Grava 1.2 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala del Ministre 1.4 mi · E
- Parking
- Platja de l'Arenal 1.4 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platgeta del Pope 1.7 mi · NE
- Parking
- Cala Tango 1.8 mi · NE
- Cala d'Aigua Dolç 2.6 mi · N
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Cala Sardinera 3.3 mi · SE
- Platja de la Marineta Cassiana 4.1 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- 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 Xàbia
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Tides in Xàbia
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 21 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In Xàbia 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 · 6:01 pm | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.6 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:29 am · 4:01 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:32 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:26 am · 5:59 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 · 5:58 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:28 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:14 am · 7:38 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:29 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 0.9 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:01 am · 8:23 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), 46 mi from Xàbia. 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 Xàbia
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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: 4.1 ft with a period of 6 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 cools over the next few days: about 71.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °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 5:35 am (local time).
Surf in Xàbia today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:56 am · sunrise 7:23 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:30 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 72.9 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has light offshore wind, 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 Xàbia today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.1 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.0 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 72.9 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:30 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:29 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 Xàbia 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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- Javea Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Oblada melanurus, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Thalassoma pavo 2.1 mi
- Portixoll Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, common two-banded seabream 4.1 mi
- Moraira Fish seen: Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, salema, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, common two-banded seabream 7.2 mi
- DIVE&DIVE Centro de Buceo 11 mi
- Calpe Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, white seabream, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, common two-banded seabream 12 mi
- La Felguera 5.3 mi
- Wreck 2.1 mi
- Reserva Marina del Cap de Sant Antoni 2.6 mi
- Buceo Cabo La Nao 0.5 mi
- Freediving Jávea 0.7 mi
- buceo hammersea 1.0 mi
- BUCEO Pelicar 1.0 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 Xàbia
Now in Xàbia
- Low / high
- 60 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 20%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 57 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 64° | 62° | 60° | 64° | 74° | 75° | 71° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SSW | 3 SSW | 3 SSW | 2 SSW | 4 S | 11 S | 7 S | 5 S |
| Gusts | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 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 60° 3 SSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 2 SSW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 4 S 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 11 S 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 7 S 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 5 S 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 2 SW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 3 WSW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 60 / 76 °F | 12 mph S | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 70 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 66 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 57 / 72 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 69 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 66 °F | 6 mph N | 3.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 60 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 67 °F | 12 mph NW | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 63 °F | 17 mph NW | 4.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 68 °F | 9 mph NW | 5.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 71 °F | 6 mph SW | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 70 °F | 4 mph NNW | 3.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 74 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 75 °F | 7 mph W | 1.9 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 63° / 70° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 62° / 66° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 57° / 72° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 69° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 55° / 66° 3.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 55° / 60° 4.1 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 56° / 67° 3.9 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.7 °F; normal high: 71 °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 5:35 am (local time).
The sun in Xàbia
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:24 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:30 pm
- Solar noon 12:43 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:25 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,561 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Xàbia
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
- 7:59–8:59 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 Xàbia
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- H 4.6 mi
- F 4.6 mi
- Escollera Nord 5.1 mi
- Jetty 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Club Náutico de Jávea 1.4 mi
- Real Club Náutico de Dénia 4.6 mi
- Pescamar 4.9 mi
- Fishing-discount.com 6.8 mi
- Fuel dock 1.2 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 1,050 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.3 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Xàbia) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep470 ft
- 33 ft deep1,050 ft
- 66 ft deep0.9 mi
- 164 ft deep2.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,050 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 1,050 ft and 66 ft at 0.9 mi from shore.
The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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
Far del cap de Sant Antoni 2.1 mi northeast
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(4) W 20s
- Range
- 26 nautical miles (30 mi)
- Light height
- 574 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 56 ft
- Built
- 1855
Other lighthouses nearby: Far del cap de la Nau (4.9 mi southeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near XàbiaTides nearby
- Denia5.2 mi
- Moraira6.8 mi
- Els Poblets9.2 mi
- Vergel9.5 mi
- Calpe12 mi
- Altea17 mi
- Oliva18 mi
- Piles19 mi
- Miramar20 mi
- Daimuz21 mi
Xàbia at a glance
- Town or city of about 28,016 people. Coordinates: 38.783° N, 0.167° E.
- It is 46 mi northeast of Alicante, the main place in Alicante. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Alicante.
- The nearest tide station, Alicante, is 46 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Del Montañar (1.2 mi), Playa del Arenal (1.5 mi), Cala del Portixol (3.7 mi), Playa de la Granadella (4.1 mi).
Questions about XàbiaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Xàbia?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Xàbia?
At 7:24 am. First light comes at 6:25 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 7:59–8:59 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Xàbia?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 76 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Xàbia?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the east. The water is 72.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Xàbia?
The best time to visit Xàbia is from May to June: highs of 77 °F to 85 °F, about 3 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).