Bilbao tides today
- Tide now -0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 11:43 pm (-5.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:30–6:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 7.1 ft · 65 °F moderate · 12.4 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 58 °F from the SSE, gusts 5 · clear
- Sun 7:41 am–6:09 pm 10 h 27 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:23 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:20 am–1:10 pm average day · 5/10
Today in Bilbao there are high tides at 5:15 am (6.3 ft) and 5:40 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 11:23 am and 11:43 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:43 pm. The sun rises at 7:41 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 10 h 27 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:23 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 moderate, with 7.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southeast (3 mph). Clear, 58 °F.
Fishing in Bilbao today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 5:40 pm, coefficient 97
- Sunset at 6:09 pm, golden hour from 5:29 pm
- Steady pressure (30.27 inHg), almost no wind and 6.9 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, 5:30 pm to 6:40 pm, combines the 5:40 pm high tide and sunset. Also worth a try from 10:20 am to 11:10 am, with the 11:23 am low tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, thornback ray, Atlantic horse mackerel and European hake. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark and thornback ray. What you can catch
Beach day in Bilbao
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Water at 65 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 11:23 am: more sand
- Fog
- Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 7.2 ft waves every 12 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 7.2 ft
7.2 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 65 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:43 pm
Low tide at 11:23 am and 11:43 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:15 am and 5:40 pm. Coefficient 99 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Bilbao
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- Solarium-Zona de Pesca Los Cargaderos 3.9 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- 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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Tides in Bilbao
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:15 am 6.3 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 11:23 am -6.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:40 pm 6.0 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Next low tide 11:43 pm -5.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 46 min to low tide at 11:43 pm.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 5:15 am high tide and 97 for the 5:40 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.8 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 August 14 (7.0 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-6.9 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 28 (coefficient 100, 12.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 28, 4.1 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 | 7:41 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 5:15 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 11:23 am · -6.5 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · -5.9 ft | Coef. 99 | 93% | Major periods 1:34 am · 2:05 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:43 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 5:59 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 12:09 pm · -6.1 ft | High tide 6:28 pm · 5.4 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:10 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:44 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 12:29 am · -5.2 ft | High tide 6:47 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 1:00 pm · -5.4 ft | High tide 7:22 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 3:42 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:45 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 1:21 am · -4.4 ft | High tide 7:44 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 2:00 pm · -4.6 ft | High tide 8:27 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 69 | 66% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:47 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 2:22 am · -3.5 ft | High tide 8:53 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 3:12 pm · -3.9 ft | High tide 9:47 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:48 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 3:37 am · -3.0 ft | High tide 10:17 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 4:38 pm · -3.6 ft | High tide 11:15 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 6:38 am · 7:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:49 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 5:04 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 11:41 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 5:59 pm · -3.8 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 33% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:51 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
Bilbao has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 9.0 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 Bilbao
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.5 ft
- Significant7.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 7.2 ft with a period of 12 s, from the northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 8:57 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Euskalmet: Basque Meteorological Agency, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Bilbao today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (11:23 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:40 am
- 6.4 ft swell at 11 s from the northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:15 am (4:50–5:40 am), low tide 11:23 am (11:00–11:40 am), high tide 5:40 pm (5:20–6:00 pm) and low tide 11:43 pm (11:20 pm–12:00 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.1 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 64.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
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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- Plentzia Fish seen: bogue, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Small-mouthed wrasse 11 mi
- Hatzia 11 mi
- Cabo del Pinar 12 mi
- Ama Bego 12 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Maldives Blue Force 0.0 mi
- Freefall Apnea Bilbao 7.1 mi
- Club Itxas-Dive 9.9 mi
- BuceoAgua 10 mi
- Armintza Sub 12 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 Bilbao
Now in Bilbao
- Low / high
- 56 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 78%
- Clouds
- 4%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- 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 (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 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 | Fog | Overcast | Fog | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 64° | 66° | 62° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NW | 3 WNW | 2 WSW | 4 ESE | 6 ENE | 6 ENE | 3 ENE | 3 SSE |
| Gusts | 10 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 5 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 5.2 ft | 6.2 ft | 7.0 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.9 ft | 7.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.07 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 58° 3 SSE 7.1 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 2 SE 7.0 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 3 ESE 6.2 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 4 SE 5.1 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 3 SE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 2 ESE 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 3 NW 4.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 3 W 4.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 67 °F | 6 mph ENE | 7.2 ft | 5:15 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 68 °F | 4 mph SE | 7.0 ft | 5:59 am · 6:28 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 69 °F | 5 mph SW | 3.1 ft | 6:47 am · 7:22 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 64 °F | 4 mph SSE | 3.6 ft | 7:44 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 64 °F | 4 mph WSW | 3.8 ft | 8:53 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 61 °F | 7 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 10:17 am · 11:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 54 °F | 8 mph N | 3.8 ft | 11:41 am | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 56 °F | 2 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 12:30 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 66 °F | 8 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 1:29 am · 1:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 67 °F | 8 mph S | 2.2 ft | 2:17 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 70 °F | 10 mph S | 2.8 ft | 2:57 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 70 °F | 9 mph S | 2.4 ft | 3:34 am · 3:51 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 74 °F | 11 mph S | 1.8 ft | 4:07 am · 4:24 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 66 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 4:38 am · 4:57 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 53° / 68° 7.0 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 51° / 69° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 50° / 64° 3.6 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 49° / 64° 3.8 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 50° / 61° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 49° / 54° 3.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 42° / 56° 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (67 °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 8:57 pm (local time).
The sun in Bilbao
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:39 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:12 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (34° high)
- Daylight 10 h 27 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,663 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bilbao
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:34–3:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:05–4:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:13–11:13 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:53–7:53 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 Bilbao
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Embarcadero 1.6 mi
- Muelle del antiguo Gasolino usado para cruzar a Erandio 3.8 mi
- Cargadero El Desierto 4.0 mi
- Muelle de la Benedicta 5.6 mi
- Embarcadero 1.4 mi
- Embarcadero 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Marina 3.8 mi
- Muelle Viejo 6.0 mi
- Pesca Mosca Jon Huerga Landa (deportes Landa) 0.7 mi
- Río Mar 4.3 mi
- Pescatienda 4.5 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.
Tides near BilbaoTides nearby
- Santutxu0.8 mi
- Erandio3.8 mi
- Barakaldo3.9 mi
- Sestao5.2 mi
- Leioa5.5 mi
- Portugalete6.3 mi
- Santurtzi7.1 mi
- Getxo7.8 mi
- Sopela8.5 mi
- Barrika9.6 mi
Bilbao at a glance
- Town or city of about 347,342 people. Coordinates: 43.263° N, 2.925° W.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about BilbaoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bilbao?
Today in Bilbao there are high tides at 5:15 am (6.3 ft) and 5:40 pm (6.0 ft) and low tides at 11:23 am and 11:43 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Bilbao?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bilbao?
At 7:43 am. First light comes at 6:40 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 10:13–11:13 am, Major 2:05–4:05 pm, Minor 6:53–7:53 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Bilbao?
Fog, from 56 °F to 67 °F, with a light air from the south-southeast (3 mph) and a 78% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bilbao?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.1 ft waves with a period of 12.4 s from the northwest. The water is 64.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bilbao?
The best time to visit Bilbao is from June to September: highs of 75 °F to 80 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 6 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).