Portocolom tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:55 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 74 °F slight · 4.2 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 62 °F from the NNW, gusts 8 · clear
- Surf tomorrow Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:10 am–5:50 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:14 pm
Today in Portocolom there are high tides at 9:37 am (1.1 ft) and 8:25 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 2:25 am and 4:39 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:55 am. The sun rises at 7:10 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:08 am to 3:08 am and from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (6 mph). Clear, 62 °F.
Fishing in Portocolom today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:08–3:08 am
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) 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, 1:10 am to 3:10 am, lines up with a major period. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 3:40 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: saddled seabream, salema, white seabream and common two-banded seabream. October is one of the months when these are seen most: saddled seabream and white seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Portocolom, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Portocolom
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.9 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (92% cloud cover)
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Moderate cross-shore wind (18 mph)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 18 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (18 mph).
- Tide & sand
Portocolom has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Portocolom
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- Cala Marçal 0.4 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- S'Arenal Gran 0.8 mi · E
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Arenal dels Ases 0.8 mi · NE
- Parking
- S'Arenal Petit 0.8 mi · E
- Parking
- Cala Brafi 0.9 mi · S
- Nudity allowed
- Cala sa Nau 1.7 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala Mitjana 1.9 mi · S
- Cala Domingos Petit 3.0 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Parking
Good 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 Portocolom
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Tides in Portocolom
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:25 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:37 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:39 pm 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:25 pm 0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 3 min to low tide at 2:55 am.
In Portocolom the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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 4 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (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 | 7:10 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 2:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:37 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 4:39 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:25 pm · 0.9 ft | 93% | Major periods 1:08 am · 1:40 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:12 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:13 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 3:16 am · 3:48 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:14 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 4:19 am · 4:49 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:15 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:16 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:17 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 7:09 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:32 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 12:00 am · 0.7 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:25 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 Palma station (TICON-4), 34 mi from Portocolom. 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 Portocolom
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats 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: 3.2 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 72.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 10:52 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Balearic Islands Coastal Observing and Forecasting System, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Portocolom today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.7 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 6:43 am · sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 5:50 pm · last light 6:18 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.8 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, though with small waves, a short-period swell, wind swell and cross-shore wind.
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 Portocolom today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.6 ft surface waves
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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 73.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines light wind and weak current.
In Portocolom 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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- Portcolom Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Thalassoma pavo, Ocellated Wrasse 0.8 mi
- Sureste (integral) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Thalassoma pavo, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Ocellated Wrasse 12 mi
- Wreck 5.0 mi
- Adventure Sports Skualo Portocolom 0.1 mi
- East Coast Divers Mallorca 0.3 mi
- Divecornetdetap Club Deportivo de Buceo 0.4 mi
- Portocolom Diving Club 0.8 mi
- Dive Buddies 2.5 mi
- MDS My Diving School 2.5 mi
- Dive Center Mallorca 2.5 mi
- Divecenter Mallorca 2.5 mi
- Acqua Life Dive Center 3.3 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 Portocolom
Now in Portocolom
- Low / high
- 62 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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: −0.10 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 64° | 65° | 65° | 68° | 71° | 70° | 66° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNW | 9 N | 11 N | 16 NNE | 15 NNE | 11 NNE | 6 N | 6 NW |
| Gusts | 9 | 14 | 16 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 1.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.3 ft | 1.9 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 62° 7 NNW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 5 NW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 6 WNW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 5 WNW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 8 W 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 72° 11 W 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 4 NNW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 6 NNW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 62 / 71 °F | 18 mph N | 2.9 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 60 / 73 °F | 12 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 69 °F | 9 mph N | 0.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 70 °F | 13 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 71 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 65 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 62 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 67 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 65 °F | 15 mph E | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 68 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 66 °F | 16 mph E | 5.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 69 °F | 13 mph ESE | 6.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 72 °F | 11 mph SE | 6.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 72 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.1 ft |
- Thu 29 Fog 60° / 73° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 62° / 69° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 70° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 58° / 71° 3.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 58° / 65° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 56° / 62° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 56° / 67° 2.8 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (72 °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 10:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Portocolom
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:11 am
- Full dark 6:50 pm
- Civil dawn 6:43 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 6:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,083 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Portocolom
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:08–3:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:40–3:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:31–10:31 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:44–7:44 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 Portocolom
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- J 3.5 mi
- K 3.6 mi
- moll d'Espera 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Club Nàutic de Portocolom 0.6 mi
- Marina de Cala d'Or 3.5 mi
- Mallorca Bootcharter Anhänger 3.6 mi
- Fishing d'or 3.5 mi
- Ca n'Amengual 7.8 mi
- Fuel dock 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 310 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Portocolom) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep220 ft
- 33 ft deep310 ft
- 66 ft deep0.85 mi
- 164 ft deep2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 38 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 310 ft and 66 ft at 0.85 mi from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
Porto Colom lighthouse 0.7 mi east
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 138 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 82 ft
- Built
- 1863
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PortocolomTides nearby
- Cala d'Or2.9 mi
- Portopetro4.5 mi
- Cala Figuera7.5 mi
- Porto Cristo9.5 mi
- Sa Coma13 mi
- Cala Millor15 mi
- Son Servera15 mi
- Cala Bona15 mi
- Colònia de Sant Jordi16 mi
- Capdepera22 mi
Portocolom at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,586 people. Coordinates: 39.416° N, 3.257° E.
- It is 34 mi east of Palma de Mallorca, the main place in Balearic Islands. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Palma de Mallorca.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 34 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cala Marsal (0.4 mi), Port of Colom (0.6 mi), Playa Sa Nau (1.6 mi), Cala Mitjana (1.9 mi).
Questions about PortocolomQuestions
What time is sunset today in Portocolom?
At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Portocolom?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 6:12 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 1:08–3:08 am, Minor 9:31–10:31 am, Major 1:40–3:40 pm, Minor 6:44–7:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Portocolom?
Fog, from 62 °F to 71 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Portocolom?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the northeast. The water is 73.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Portocolom?
The best time to visit Portocolom is from May to August: highs of 75 °F to 88 °F, about 2 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: Palma 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).