Bolonia Beach today
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–12:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 4:47 pm (4.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 3.9 ft · 67 °F slight · 7.4 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 19 mph · 73 °F from the E, gusts 37 · clear sky
- Sun 7:43 am–6:30 pm 10 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:05 pm
- Best time to dive 3:50–5:10 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Bolonia Beach there are high tides at 4:30 am (4.6 ft) and 4:47 pm (4.6 ft) and low tides at 9:50 am and 10:18 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:47 pm. The sun rises at 7:43 am and sets at 6:30 pm: 10 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:49 am to 4:49 am and from 3:22 pm to 5:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.9 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the east (19 mph). Clear sky, 73 °F.
Beach day in Bolonia Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 9:50 am: more sand
- Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 21 mph
Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:18 pm
Low tide at 9:50 am and 10:18 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:30 am and 4:47 pm.
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
About Bolonia BeachThe beach
5.3 mi from Zahara de los Atunes. Tides, weather and sun in Zahara de los Atunes →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Bolonia Beach
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- Playa del Cañuelo 1.8 mi · W
- Baños de Baelo 2.2 mi · SE
- Playa de los Alemanes 2.4 mi · W
- Parking
- Playa del Búnker 3.1 mi · W
- Parking
- Playa de Atlanterra 3.9 mi · NW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Valdevaqueros 4.7 mi · E
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health (Náyade).
Webcams near Bolonia Beach
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Fishing in Bolonia Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:30 am, coefficient 93
- Major period 2:49–4:49 am
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 am to 4:50 am, combines the 4:30 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:50 pm to 5:20 pm, with the 4:47 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 9:20 pm to 11:20 pm, with the 10:18 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, European hake, Atlantic horse mackerel and European squid. What you can catch
Tides in Bolonia Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:30 am 4.6 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 9:50 am 1.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 4:47 pm 4.6 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 10:18 pm 0.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 44 min to high tide at 4:47 pm.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 4:30 am high tide and 87 for the 4:47 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.7 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 October 27 (5.0 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 103, 4.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 26, 1.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:43 am · 6:30 pm | High tide 4:30 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:50 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:47 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:22 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:44 am · 6:29 pm | High tide 5:22 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 10:36 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 11:05 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:45 am · 6:28 pm | High tide 6:23 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 11:29 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:42 pm · 4.0 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 66% | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:46 am · 6:27 pm | Low tide 12:02 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:33 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:55 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:47 am · 6:26 pm | Low tide 1:22 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 8:49 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 3:45 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 9:15 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 6:50 am · 7:15 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:48 am · 6:25 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:00 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 4:52 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:30 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 54 | 33% | Major periods 7:39 am · 8:02 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:49 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 4:58 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 5:41 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:34 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 64 | 23% | Major periods 8:25 am · 8:48 pm | Low |
▲ 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
Bolonia Beach has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Tarifa (TICON-4), 11 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Bolonia Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Thursday 29: 3.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 68.2 °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 11:03 am (local time).
Diving in Bolonia Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (4:47 pm): little current from 4:30 pm to 5:02 pm
- 2.2 ft swell at 9 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.8 mph current toward the east (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 4:30 am (4:10–4:50 am), low tide 9:50 am (9:30–10:10 am), high tide 4:47 pm (4:30–5:02 pm) and low tide 10:18 pm (10:00–10:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 67.1 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:57 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 pm to 5:10 pm, lines up with slack water at high tide, though with moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, with slack water at low tide, though with some swell, moderate wind and 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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- Isla de Tarifa (Parque Natural I) Fish seen: bogue, Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, common two-banded seabream 11 mi
- Castillo San Marcos 2.1 mi
- Gladiator 5.4 mi
- Alecos 5.7 mi
- Santa Irene 6.1 mi
- Citos 9.6 mi
- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Octopus Buceo 0.6 mi
- Centro De Buceo / Diving Center - Yellow Sub Tarifa - 5.6 mi
- Godive 6.8 mi
- Ocean Addicts 8.1 mi
- Diversoultarifa 10 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 Bolonia Beach
Now in Bolonia Beach
- Low / high
- 68 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 24 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 39
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 69° | 68° | 69° | 74° | 76° | 72° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 E | 10 E | 14 E | 15 E | 20 E | 19 E | 13 ESE | 11 E |
| Gusts | 15 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 40 | 39 | 30 | 22 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.3 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 pm 74° 20 E 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 19 E 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 13 ESE 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 11 E 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 69° 12 E 3.3 ft
- 3:00 am 69° 11 E 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 8 ESE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 8 E 2.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 68 / 76 °F | 21 mph E | 3.9 ft | 4:30 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 77 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 5:22 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 77 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 6:23 am · 6:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 74 °F | 16 mph E | 3.4 ft | 7:33 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 78 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 8:49 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 74 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 10:00 am · 10:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 68 °F | 8 mph S | 1.8 ft | 11:04 am · 11:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 67 °F | 5 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 11:58 am | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 69 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.7 ft | 12:26 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 60 °F | 4 mph WNW | 2.4 ft | 1:10 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 68 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | 1:49 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 70 °F | 17 mph E | 4.2 ft | 2:26 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 72 °F | 15 mph E | 3.9 ft | 3:00 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 69 °F | 10 mph E | 5.1 ft | 3:33 am · 3:42 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 67° / 77° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 64° / 77° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 64° / 74° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 57° / 78° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 58° / 74° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 59° / 68° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 60° / 67° 2.3 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 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, warmer than normal for late October (+5.0 °F; normal high: 71 °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 11:03 am (local time).
The sun in Bolonia Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:46 am
- Full dark 7:27 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:57 pm
- Solar noon 1:07 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 48 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:55 pm
- Full dark 7:27 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,162 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bolonia Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:49–4:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:22–5:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:09 am–12:09 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:35–9:35 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 Bolonia Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Bolonia Beach.
If you know one, you can add it to OpenStreetMap and it will show up here after the next update. Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 0.95 mi out for 33 ft of water. It reaches 164 ft at 2.2 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,250 ft
- 33 ft deep0.95 mi
- 66 ft deep1.4 mi
- 164 ft deep2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,250 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.95 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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
Faro de Camarinal 2.1 mi west
- Light
- White light that goes dark twice every 5 s · Oc(2) W 5s
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 246 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Bolonia BeachTides nearby
- Zahara de los Atunes5.3 mi
- Tarifa11 mi
- Barbate11 mi
- Los Caños de Meca15 mi
- Algeciras18 mi
- Isla Verde Lighthouse19 mi
- Palmones20 mi
- Guadacorte20 mi
- Conil de la Frontera22 mi
- Tangier22 mi
Bolonia Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 36.087° N, 5.773° W.
- It is 42 mi southeast of Cádiz, the main place in Cádiz. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Cádiz.
- 5.3 mi from Zahara de los Atunes.
- The nearest tide station, Tarifa, is 11 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa del Cañuelo (1.8 mi), Playa de los Alemanes (2.4 mi), Playa Paloma Baja (3.2 mi), Playa de Atlanterra (3.8 mi).
Questions about Bolonia BeachQuestions
Where is Bolonia Beach?
5.3 mi from Zahara de los Atunes, in Cádiz (Spain). The shore faces southwest.
What amenities does Bolonia Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Bolonia Beach?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health).
What time is high tide today in Bolonia Beach?
Today in Bolonia Beach there are high tides at 4:30 am (4.6 ft) and 4:47 pm (4.6 ft) and low tides at 9:50 am and 10:18 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Bolonia Beach?
At 6:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:57 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bolonia Beach?
At 7:44 am. First light comes at 6:47 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 2:49–4:49 am, Minor 11:09 am–12:09 pm, Major 3:22–5:22 pm, Minor 8:35–9:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bolonia Beach?
Mainly clear, from 68 °F to 76 °F, with a fresh breeze from the east (19 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bolonia Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the south-southeast. The water is 67.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bolonia Beach?
The best time to visit Bolonia Beach is from May to August: highs of 73 °F to 85 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 11 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: Tarifa 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).