El Masnou tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↓ falling · low 3:50 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–5:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 71 °F smooth · 3.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 6 mph · 62 °F from the NE, gusts 10 · fog
- Sun 7:19 am–5:50 pm 10 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:09 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:09 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in El Masnou there are high tides at 10:13 am (1.3 ft) and 9:49 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 3:50 am and 5:49 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:50 am. The sun rises at 7:19 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 10 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:09 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Fog, 62 °F.
Fishing in El Masnou today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:48–4:48 pm
- Sunset at 5:50 pm, golden hour from 5:11 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:20 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:50 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, European hake, Atlantic horse mackerel and European conger. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European conger. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in El Masnou, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in El Masnou
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
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 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
El Masnou has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 72 °F, though with cool air.
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 Masnou
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- Platja d'Ocata 0.2 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Masnou 0.8 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de Ponent 1.0 mi · E
- Showers
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Platja de la Descàrrega 1.8 mi · E
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Pla de l'Os 2.1 mi · E
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de les Barques 2.1 mi · SW
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de la Barca Maria 3.2 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
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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Webcams near El Masnou
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Tides in El Masnou
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 3:50 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:13 am 1.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:49 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:49 pm 1.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 26 min to low tide at 3:50 am.
In El Masnou the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 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 November 27 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 3 (0.1 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, Thu 29 | 7:19 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:13 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:49 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:49 pm · 1.0 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:20 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 1.0 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:21 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 5:30 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:00 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:09 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 0.9 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:22 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 6:38 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:23 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 12:30 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:48 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:41 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · 0.7 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:16 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:25 am · 5:43 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 0.6 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:29 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:26 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 4:32 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:09 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:50 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:52 am · 8:14 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 Port-Vendres station (TICON-4), 82 mi from El Masnou. 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 El Masnou
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 4.7 ft with a period of 5 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 70.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.6 °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 3:23 am (local time).
Surf in El Masnou today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:50 am · sunrise 7:19 am · sunset 5:50 pm · last light 6:18 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, 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 El Masnou today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.8 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: 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: 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 71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:09 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In El Masnou 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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- Niu de Bateria Fish seen: Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, bogue, Mediterranean Chromis, common two-banded seabream 9.7 mi
- Club d'Escafandrisme Sasba 4.4 mi
- Sotacero diving 4.8 mi
- E-submarinismo.es 5.4 mi
- Adventure and Trips Red Sea 5.5 mi
- Bucebucea 6.2 mi
- Orange Ocean 6.5 mi
- Saita Diving 6.7 mi
- Federación Catalana de Actividades Subacuáticas 6.7 mi
- Club De Busseig C.r.i.s Barcelona 6.8 mi
- Vertical Freediving - Centro De Apnea En Barcelona 7.0 mi
- Buceo Catalunya 7.2 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in El Masnou
Now in El Masnou
- Low / high
- 61 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 49%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 1.6 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 50
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Fog | Fog | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 61° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 66° | 67° | 65° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NW | 6 NE | 8 NE | 3 N | 6 ESE | 4 SE | 5 ESE | 7 E |
| Gusts | 5 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 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 |
- 3:00 am 62° 6 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 8 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 3 N 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 6 ESE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 4 SE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 5 ESE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 7 E 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 4 NE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 67 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 67 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 68 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 67 °F | 6 mph N | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 64 °F | 8 mph W | 3.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 60 °F | 4 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 58 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 61 °F | 12 mph NE | 5.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 64 °F | 12 mph NE | 5.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 65 °F | 9 mph NE | 4.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 67 °F | 8 mph E | 3.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 69 °F | 3 mph E | 4.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 68 °F | 4 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 69 °F | 4 mph W | 2.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 59° / 67° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 54° / 68° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 54° / 67° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 54° / 64° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 48° / 60° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 45° / 58° 4.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 58° / 61° 5.4 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. 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 (66 °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 3:23 am (local time).
The sun in El Masnou
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:18 am
- Full dark 6:51 pm
- Civil dawn 6:50 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:34 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 31 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:11 pm
- Full dark 6:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,706 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Masnou
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:56–11:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:39–8:39 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 El Masnou
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Espigó de Garbí 3.9 mi
- Espigó de Llevant 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Port esportiu del Masnou 0.4 mi
- Port de Premià 2.6 mi
- Cebos Jordi 0.6 mi
- Boulevard De La Pesca 7.2 mi
- Fuel dock 5.1 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 500 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.9 mi.
From the shoreline (1,000 ft from El Masnou) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep500 ft
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deep2.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 500 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 0.6 mi and 66 ft at 0.95 mi from shore.
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.
Tides near El MasnouTides nearby
- Teià1.3 mi
- Premiá de Dalt2.1 mi
- Montgat2.2 mi
- Premià de Mar2.5 mi
- Vilassar de Mar4.2 mi
- Badalona4.2 mi
- Cabrera de Mar4.9 mi
- Llefià5.9 mi
- Sant Adrià de Besòs6.2 mi
- Mataró7.8 mi
El Masnou at a glance
- Town or city of about 23,340 people. Coordinates: 41.480° N, 2.319° E.
- It is 10 mi northeast of Barcelona, the main place in Barcelona. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Barcelona.
- The nearest tide station, Port-Vendres, is 82 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Platja d'Ocata (0.2 mi), Port de Masnou (0.4 mi), Marina Port Premià (2.6 mi), Platja de Badalona (4.6 mi).
Questions about El MasnouQuestions
What time is sunset today in El Masnou?
At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Masnou?
At 7:20 am. First light comes at 6:19 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 2:16–4:16 am, Minor 10:56–11:56 am, Major 2:48–4:48 pm, Minor 7:39–8:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Masnou?
Fog, from 61 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Masnou?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the east. The water is 71.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Masnou?
The best time to visit El Masnou is from June to August: highs of 78 °F to 84 °F, about 4 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: Port-Vendres 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).