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Chiclana de la Frontera 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 Chiclana de la Frontera the sun rises at 7:45 am and sets at 6:31 pm: 10 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:05 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 slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (6 mph). Clear, 65 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Chiclana de la Frontera 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 7:20–8:20 am and 3:20–5:20 pm
  • Major period 2:51–4:51 am
  • Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
  • 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 some swell. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:20 am, with sunrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.

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

We don't show the tide for Chiclana de la Frontera, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Chiclana de la Frontera

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

3
Poor beach day · 3 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Sunny
  • Feels like 74 °F: mild
  • UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 67 °F (cool)
  • Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
  • Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft

    3.3 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 17 mph

    Moderate offshore wind (17 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Chiclana de la Frontera, 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 Chiclana de la Frontera

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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 Chiclana de la Frontera

Tides in Chiclana de la Frontera: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Chiclana de la Frontera, 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 Embarcadero de Casa salinera · 2.9 mi

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

Sea and waves

The sea at Chiclana de la Frontera

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 3.1 ft · 11.4 s from the west-northwest (285°)
Swell 3.0 ft · 10.3 s from the west-northwest
Current 0.9 mph toward the NW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.6 ft
  • Significant3.1 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest6.2 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.2 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 6 mph E · gusts 12
Offshore (8.1 mi NW)Offshore 11 mph E · gusts 15

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.

Cross-offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.4 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now66.9 °F
Today 66.6–66.9 °F air: 65 / 78 °F

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 about normal for late October.

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:14 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Chiclana de la Frontera today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Good
7
Good · 7 out of 10 7:18–10:00 am 2.4–3.7 ft Also 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  • 2.4–3.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 2.7 ft swell at 10 s from the west-northwest, average
  • Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
  • First or last light of the day
Surf at the shore 2.4–3.7 ft average – sets
Swell 2.7 ft 10 s · WNW · 137 kJ
Wind 6 mph E · offshore
Water and wetsuit 66.6 °F Springsuit
  • Light: First light 7:18 am · sunrise 7:45 am · sunset 6:31 pm · last light 6:58 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 66.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
  • Energy: 137 kJ · Medium power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 7:18 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm also works, with a good size and light offshore 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Chiclana de la Frontera today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
8
Good day · 8 out of 10 7:40–9:30 am Also 4:30–6:30 pm
  • 2.7 ft swell at 10 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
  • Light offshore wind (8 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
  • Daylight
Swell 2.7 ft 10 s · from the WNW
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 66.6 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the S
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 66.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:58 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:05 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 7:40 am to 9:30 am, combines light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with weak current, though with moderate wind.

We don't have a reliable tide for Chiclana de la Frontera, 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

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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.

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Weather

Weather in Chiclana de la Frontera

14-day weather

Now in Chiclana de la Frontera

Now 65 °F Clear · feels like 64 °F · 65 / 78 °F
Low / high
65 / 78 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 0%
Clouds
0%
Humidity
72%
Dew pointDew point
56 °F
Visibility
23 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 36
Saharan dust
No
Pollen
Low · mugwort

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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 inHg. 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 ClearClearClearMainly clearClear skyClear skyClear skyClear
Temperature 65°65°65°67°76°78°73°67°
Wind (mph) 6 E8 E7 E8 E15 ESE16 E14 E10 E
Gusts 1114131429312919
Waves 3.1 ft3.3 ft3.4 ft3.2 ft3.2 ft3.2 ft3.0 ft2.8 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 65° 8 E 3.3 ft
  • 6:00 am 65° 7 E 3.4 ft
  • 9:00 am 67° 8 E 3.2 ft
  • 12:00 pm 76° 15 ESE 3.2 ft
  • 3:00 pm 78° 16 E 3.2 ft
  • 6:00 pm 73° 14 E 3.0 ft
  • 9:00 pm 67° 10 E 2.8 ft
  • 12:00 am 66° 9 E 2.6 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Mainly clear 65 / 78 °F 17 mph E 3.4 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 64 / 79 °F 13 mph E 2.7 ft
Sat 31 Partly cloudy 64 / 79 °F 10 mph E 2.5 ft
Sun 1 Mainly clear 63 / 78 °F 11 mph E 3.0 ft
Mon 2 Clear sky 57 / 77 °F 8 mph NW 2.6 ft
Tue 3 Clear sky 58 / 75 °F 8 mph SE 1.4 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 56 / 71 °F 11 mph ESE 1.2 ft
Thu 5 Light drizzle 56 / 71 °F 8 mph S 2.8 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 55 / 72 °F 11 mph SE 2.8 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 61 / 74 °F 18 mph ESE 2.8 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 64 / 74 °F 23 mph ESE 3.0 ft
Mon 9 Light rain 64 / 76 °F 20 mph SE 3.4 ft
Tue 10 Rain 64 / 67 °F 13 mph S 3.7 ft
Wed 11 Drizzle 62 / 69 °F 7 mph WSW 2.4 ft
  • Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 79° 2.7 ft
  • Sat 31 Partly cloudy 64° / 79° 2.5 ft
  • Sun 1 Mainly clear 63° / 78° 3.0 ft
  • Mon 2 Clear sky 57° / 77° 2.6 ft
  • Tue 3 Clear sky 58° / 75° 1.4 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 56° / 71° 1.2 ft
  • Thu 5 Light drizzle 56° / 71° 2.8 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.

  • The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.5 °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 1:14 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Chiclana de la Frontera

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:45 am in the ESE (106°)ESE
Sets 6:31 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 6:48 am
  • Full dark 7:28 pm
  • Civil dawn 7:18 am
  • Civil dusk 6:58 pm
  • Solar noon 1:08 pm (40° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 47 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:55 pm
  • Full dark 7:28 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:45–8:21 am
Evening golden hour5:55–6:31 pm
Chiclana de la Frontera

Today the sun is 92,335,138 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Chiclana de la Frontera

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 9:05 pm in the NE (55°)NE
Sets 12:44 pm tomorrow · in the NW (305°) · set at 11:41 am
Transit 3:51 am overhead
Visible 15 h 39 min from 9:05 pm to 12:44 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
  • 11:11 am–12:11 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.

Place

Where to fish in Chiclana de la Frontera

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Chiclana de la Frontera at a glance

  • Town or city of about 83,831 people. Coordinates: 36.420° N, 6.144° W.
  • It is 11 mi southeast of Cádiz, the main place in Cádiz. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Cádiz.
  • Its coast faces southwest.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa de las Piedras (4.3 mi).

Questions about Chiclana de la FronteraQuestions

What time is sunset today in Chiclana de la Frontera?

At 6:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:58 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chiclana de la Frontera?

At 7:46 am. First light comes at 6:49 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 11:11 am–12:11 pm, Major 3:23–5:23 pm, Minor 8:35–9:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Chiclana de la Frontera?

Mainly clear, from 65 °F to 78 °F, with a light breeze from the east (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Chiclana de la Frontera?

Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 11.4 s from the west-northwest. The water is 66.9 °F.

When is the best time to visit Chiclana de la Frontera?

The best time to visit Chiclana de la Frontera is from May to September: highs of 75 °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

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

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