El Ejido tides today
- Tide now -0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 9:58 pm (-0.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:40–5:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–2:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 72 °F smooth · 3.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 1 mph · 68 °F from the N, gusts 2 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:31 am–6:19 pm 10 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:49 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:10–11:00 am great day · 10/10
Today in El Ejido there are high tides at 4:05 am (0.5 ft) and 4:00 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 9:11 am and 9:58 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:58 pm. The sun rises at 7:31 am and sets at 6:19 pm: 10 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:34 am to 3:34 am and from 2:05 pm to 4:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the north (1 mph). Mainly clear, 68 °F.
Fishing in El Ejido today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:00 pm, coefficient 95
- Major period 2:05–4:05 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines the 4:00 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 8:10 am to 10:10 am, with the 9:11 am low tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, common cuttlefish, salema and axillary seabream. What you can catch
Beach day in El Ejido
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:58 pm
Low tide at 9:11 am and 9:58 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:05 am and 4:00 pm. Coefficient 99 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 72 °F and low tide at 9:11 am.
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 El Ejido
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- San Miguel 4.9 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa Poniente de Almerimar 5.2 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Los Baños 5.5 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Balanegra 5.8 mi · W
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Levante 6.1 mi · S
- 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
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Tides in El Ejido
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:05 am 0.5 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 9:11 am -0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:00 pm 0.7 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Next low tide 9:58 pm -0.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 7 min to low tide at 9:58 pm.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 4:05 am high tide and 95 for the 4:00 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 25 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 102, 1.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 26, 0.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:31 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 4:05 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:11 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 4:00 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 9:58 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 99 | 93% | Major periods 1:34 am · 2:05 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:32 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 4:52 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 4:43 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 10:46 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:33 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 5:45 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 10:35 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 5:32 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 78 | 76% | Major periods 3:42 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:34 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 6:48 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 6:31 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 63 | 66% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:35 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 12:49 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 8:03 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:36 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:45 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 51 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:36 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 2:16 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 9:25 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 2:18 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 6:37 am · 7:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:37 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 3:45 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 10:38 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 4:14 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:34 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 54 | 33% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:50 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
El Ejido has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 5.6 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at El Ejido
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 south 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 2.2 ft with a period of 4 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 70.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.1 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:51 pm (local time).
Diving in El Ejido today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (4:00 pm): little current from 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm
- 0.8 ft swell at 3 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:05 am (3:50–4:20 am), low tide 9:11 am (8:50–9:30 am), high tide 4:00 pm (3:40–4:20 pm) and low tide 9:58 pm (9:40–10:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:45 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:40 am to 9:50 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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- Baños de Guarda Viejas II Fish seen: Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, striped red mullet, common two-banded seabream, East Atlantic peacock wrasse 5.6 mi
- Adra Fish seen: Atherina hepsetus, Mediterranean Chromis, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Oblada melanurus 11 mi
- Virgen de la Bonanova 6.2 mi
- Carlina 7.5 mi
- Rio Mero 7.8 mi
- Wreck 10.0 mi
- Monumento Natural Arrecife Barrera de Posidonia 12 mi
- Escuela de surf 4.8 mi
- Victor Fernandez Center 5.2 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 El Ejido
Now in El Ejido
- Low / high
- 65 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 41%
- Clouds
- 17%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.07 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 66° | 67° | 65° | 67° | 76° | 76° | 73° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NNE | 2 NNE | 2 NE | 1 NE | 4 SE | 5 SSE | 5 ESE | 1 NE |
| Gusts | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 9:00 pm 69° 1 NE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 3 NNW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 3 NNW 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 4 NNW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 3 NNW 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 7 SE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 9 ESE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 7 ESE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 65 / 77 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 4:05 am · 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 76 °F | 9 mph E | 1.4 ft | 4:52 am · 4:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 74 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 5:45 am · 5:32 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 73 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 6:48 am · 6:31 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 72 °F | 9 mph E | 2.2 ft | 8:03 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 73 °F | 6 mph W | 1.0 ft | 9:25 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 71 °F | 4 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 10:38 am · 10:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 71 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.4 ft | 11:33 am · 11:39 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 68 °F | 6 mph W | 2.4 ft | 12:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 70 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 12:34 am · 12:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 61 / 72 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 1:21 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 75 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 2:05 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 75 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 2:46 am · 2:44 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 65 / 71 °F | 9 mph W | 0.9 ft | 3:25 am · 3:17 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 62° / 76° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 63° / 74° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 73° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 61° / 72° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 60° / 73° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 60° / 71° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 59° / 71° 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.2 °F; normal high: 70 °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 9:51 pm (local time).
The sun in El Ejido
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:34 am
- Full dark 7:16 pm
- Civil dawn 7:04 am
- Civil dusk 6:45 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 48 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:43 pm
- Full dark 7:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,670 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Ejido
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:34–3:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:05–4:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:48–10:48 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:19–8:19 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 El Ejido
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Punta de los Bunos 5.9 mi south
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 11 s · Fl(4) W 11s
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 69 ft
- Built
- 1992
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near El EjidoTides nearby
- Roquetas de Mar11 mi
- Adra12 mi
- Aguadulce14 mi
- Almería20 mi
- Costacabana24 mi
- Retamar28 mi
- Castell de Ferro30 mi
El Ejido at a glance
- Town or city of about 84,710 people. Coordinates: 36.776° N, 2.815° W.
- It is 20 mi west of Almería, the main place in Almería. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Almería.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Poniente de Almerimar (4.8 mi), Playa Mar Azul (5.0 mi).
Questions about El EjidoQuestions
What time is high tide today in El Ejido?
Today in El Ejido there are high tides at 4:05 am (0.5 ft) and 4:00 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 9:11 am and 9:58 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in El Ejido?
At 6:19 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Ejido?
At 7:32 am. First light comes at 6:35 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 1:34–3:34 am, Minor 9:48–10:48 am, Major 2:05–4:05 pm, Minor 7:19–8:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Ejido?
Overcast, from 65 °F to 77 °F, with a light air from the north (1 mph) and a 41% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Ejido?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the southeast. The water is 72.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Ejido?
The best time to visit El Ejido is from May to June and in September: highs of 76 °F to 84 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).