TidePlanet

Soto del Barco today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (CET) Thu, Oct 29 · CET C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in Soto del Barco the sun rises at 7:56 am and sets at 6:20 pm: 10 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:51 am to 4:51 am and from 3:23 pm to 5:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 7.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph). Mainly clear, 54 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Soto del Barco today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 2:50–4:50 am Also 7:30–8:40 am and 3:20–5:20 pm
  • Major period 2:51–4:51 am
  • Falling pressure (−0.17 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and 6.8 ft waves
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:50 am to 4:50 am, combines a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:40 am, with sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.

Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, Atlantic horse mackerel, European hake and European conger. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark and thornback ray. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Soto del Barco, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Soto del Barco

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Onshore breeze (9 mph)
  • Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
  • Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
  • Dangerous for swimming: 6.0 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
  • Water at 62 °F (cold)

Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Dangerous · 6.0 ft

    6.0 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 62 °F

    Cold: ease in slowly.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15

    Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.

  • Wind 9 mph

    Onshore breeze (9 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Soto del Barco, so it doesn't count in the rating.

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 Soto del Barco

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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).

Tides

Tides in Soto del Barco

Tides in Soto del Barco: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Soto del Barco, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Ranón · 1.5 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Soto del Barco

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: moderate

Moderate Douglas 4 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 7.8 ft · 10.9 s from the northwest (322°)
Swell 7.3 ft · 9.7 s from the northwest
Current 0.2 mph toward the W

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common3.9 ft
  • Significant7.8 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest15 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 15 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 15 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 4 mph SSE · gusts 7
Offshore (15 mi NNE)Offshore 14 mph ESE · gusts 21

Offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.

Offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 8.7 ft with a period of 11 s, from the northwest (rough).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now62.4 °F
Today 62.4–62.6 °F air: 53 / 63 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 62.8 °F measured 1.3 mi away

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 60.6 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water about normal for late October.

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 1:46 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Soto del Barco today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Good
7
Good · 7 out of 10 7:26–11:00 am 4.0–6.2 ft Also 5:00–6:49 pm
  • 4.0–6.2 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
  • 5.5 ft swell at 10 s from the northwest, a bit short
  • Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
  • First or last light of the day
Surf at the shore 4.0–6.2 ft average – sets
Swell 5.5 ft 10 s · NW · 500 kJ
Wind 3 mph SE · calm
Water and wetsuit 62.4 °F 4/3 fullsuit
  • Light: First light 7:26 am · sunrise 7:56 am · sunset 6:20 pm · last light 6:49 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 62.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
  • Energy: 500 kJ · High power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 7:26 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water. 5:00 pm to 6:49 pm also works, with a good size and glassy water.

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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Soto del Barco today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: poor
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 3:30–6:20 pm Also 10:10 am–1:10 pm
  • 4.5 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (4 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
  • Daylight
Swell 4.5 ft 8 s · from the WNW
Likely visibility Poor Snorkeling: poor
Water and suit 62.4 °F 7 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the ESE
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 11 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 62.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
  • Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:49 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:35 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 3:30 pm to 6:20 pm, combines light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 10:10 am to 1:10 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.

We don't have a reliable tide for Soto del Barco, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

Weather

Weather in Soto del Barco

14-day weather

Now in Soto del Barco

Now 54 °F Mainly clear · feels like 53 °F · 53 / 63 °F
Low / high
53 / 63 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 0%
Clouds
33%
Humidity
90%
Dew pointDew point
51 °F
Visibility
10 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 31
Saharan dust
No
Pollen
None

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky Mainly clearPartly cloudyPartly cloudyOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercastOvercast
Temperature 56°54°53°56°62°63°62°59°
Wind (mph) 7 SE4 SSE4 SSE3 SE8 WNW8 WNW3 NW2 SSW
Gusts 16684121474
Waves 8.7 ft7.2 ft6.2 ft5.8 ft6.0 ft5.7 ft4.9 ft4.1 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 54° 4 SSE 7.2 ft
  • 6:00 am 53° 4 SSE 6.2 ft
  • 9:00 am 56° 3 SE 5.8 ft
  • 12:00 pm 62° 8 WNW 6.0 ft
  • 3:00 pm 63° 8 WNW 5.7 ft
  • 6:00 pm 62° 3 NW 4.9 ft
  • 9:00 pm 59° 2 SSW 4.1 ft
  • 12:00 am 56° 4 SSE 3.5 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Overcast 53 / 63 °F 9 mph SW 8.7 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 55 / 65 °F 7 mph ESE 4.5 ft
Sat 31 Partly cloudy 56 / 62 °F 8 mph ESE 5.2 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 52 / 61 °F 9 mph ESE 5.2 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 51 / 60 °F 13 mph ESE 5.6 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 45 / 58 °F 8 mph ESE 5.4 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 44 / 54 °F 6 mph ESE 5.4 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 42 / 62 °F 4 mph S 5.3 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 43 / 66 °F 6 mph SSE 3.5 ft
Sat 7 Heavy drizzle 53 / 67 °F 5 mph SSE 3.1 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 55 / 69 °F 8 mph SSE 2.2 ft
Mon 9 Light drizzle 55 / 69 °F 4 mph SSE 1.9 ft
Tue 10 Light drizzle 53 / 67 °F 4 mph SW 3.6 ft
Wed 11 Light drizzle 52 / 64 °F 4 mph SSW 3.6 ft
  • Fri 30 Overcast 55° / 65° 4.5 ft
  • Sat 31 Partly cloudy 56° / 62° 5.2 ft
  • Sun 1 Overcast 52° / 61° 5.2 ft
  • Mon 2 Overcast 51° / 60° 5.6 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 45° / 58° 5.4 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 44° / 54° 5.4 ft
  • Thu 5 Overcast 42° / 62° 5.3 ft
See all 14 days →

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.

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:46 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Soto del Barco

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:56 am in the ESE (108°)ESE
Sets 6:20 pm in the WSW (252°)WSW
  • First light 6:53 am
  • Full dark 7:23 pm
  • Civil dawn 7:26 am
  • Civil dusk 6:49 pm
  • Solar noon 1:08 pm (33° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 24 min (−3 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:39 pm
  • Full dark 7:23 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:56–8:36 am
Evening golden hour5:39–6:20 pm
Soto del Barco

Today the sun is 92,335,143 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Soto del Barco

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 85% 85% illuminated · 18.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am
Rises 8:35 pm in the NE (50°)NE
Sets 1:12 pm tomorrow · in the NW (309°) · set at 12:11 pm
Transit 3:51 am overhead
Visible 16 h 37 min from 8:35 pm to 1:12 pm

Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 2:51–4:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 3:23–5:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 11:41 am–12:41 pm 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.

Place

Where to fish in Soto del Barco

All places in Asturias →

Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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 slope

The bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 750 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.4 mi.

From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Soto del Barco) out to sea, heading north.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep750 ft
  • 33 ft deep0.45 mi
  • 66 ft deep1.1 mi
  • 164 ft deep2.4 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. About 8.2 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
  • Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
  • Diving. 33 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 mi): for deeper dives, 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

Photo of San Esteban de Pravia Lighthouse
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. RMNORIEGABMS assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5

San Esteban de Pravia Lighthouse 2.6 mi north

Light
2 white flashes every 12 s · Fl(2) W 12s
Range
15 nautical miles (17 mi)
Light height
66 ft above sea level
Tower height
49 ft
Built
1945

Other lighthouses nearby: Faro de Cudillero (4.3 mi northwest).

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses

Tides near Soto del BarcoTides nearby

All places in Asturias, A to Z (397) → Costa Verde tides →

Soto del Barco at a glance

  • Town or city of about 4,108 people. Coordinates: 43.533° N, 6.070° W.
  • It is 20 mi west of Gijón, the main place in Asturias. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 2 min later than in Gijón.
  • Its coast faces north.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa de los Quebrantos (2.2 mi), Playa de Aguilar (2.9 mi), Playón de Bayas (2.9 mi).

Questions about Soto del BarcoQuestions

What time is sunset today in Soto del Barco?

At 6:20 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:49 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Soto del Barco?

At 7:57 am. First light comes at 6:54 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 2:51–4:51 am, Minor 11:41 am–12:41 pm, Major 3:23–5:23 pm, Minor 8:05–9:05 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Soto del Barco?

Overcast, from 53 °F to 63 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Soto del Barco?

Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.8 ft waves with a period of 10.9 s from the northwest. The water is 62.4 °F.

When is the best time to visit Soto del Barco?

The best time to visit Soto del Barco is from July to August: highs of 71 °F to 73 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 7 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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Spotted a mistake? Tell us · How we calculate the tide

Settings

How numbers and colors show across the site.

Height and distance Tides, waves and distances
Temperature Air and water
Wind Speed and gusts
Time Tides, sun and moon
Pressure Air pressure
Theme Automatic: same as your system

Saved only in this browser.