El Puerto de Santa María tides today
- Tide now 6.0 ft ↑ rising · high 4:47 am (11.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:20–5:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 67 °F slight · 12.2 s from the west
- Wind · air 3 mph · 63 °F from the ENE, gusts 6 · clear
- Sun 7:45 am–6:31 pm 10 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:05 pm
- Best time to dive 10:10–11:50 am great day · 9/10
Today in El Puerto de Santa María there are high tides at 4:47 am (11.4 ft) and 5:18 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 10:54 am and 11:10 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:47 am. The sun rises at 7:45 am and sets at 6:31 pm: 10 h 46 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 3:24 pm to 5:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-northeast (3 mph). Clear, 63 °F.
Fishing in El Puerto de Santa María today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:18 pm, coefficient 87
- Major period 3:24–5:24 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:20 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 5:18 pm high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 3:50 am to 4:50 am, with the 4:47 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 11:10 am to 11:50 am, with the 10:54 am low tide, moonset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: European hake, European squid, common cuttlefish and Atlantic horse mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in El Puerto de Santa María
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:54 am
Low tide at 10:54 am and 11:10 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:47 am and 5:18 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine and pleasant temperatures, though with light offshore wind.
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 Puerto de Santa María
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- La Puntilla 0.7 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Dunas de San Antón 1.2 mi · SW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Valdelagrana 1.3 mi · S
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de la Muralla 1.9 mi · SW
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de la Calita 2.1 mi · W
- Parking
- Playa de Santa Catalina 2.3 mi · W
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Fuentebravía 3.2 mi · W
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Levante 3.4 mi · S
- Showers
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).
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Tides in El Puerto de Santa María
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:47 am 11.4 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 10:54 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:18 pm 10.8 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 11:10 pm 2.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 28 min to high tide at 4:47 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 4:47 am high tide and 87 for the 5:18 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.6 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 (12.2 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (0.7 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 101, 10.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 29, 3.4 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 | 7:45 am · 6:31 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 11.4 ft | Low tide 10:54 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 5:18 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 11:10 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:24 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:46 am · 6:30 pm | High tide 5:37 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 11:45 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 6:13 pm · 10.1 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 3:56 am · 4:28 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:47 am · 6:29 pm | Low tide 12:01 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 6:33 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 12:46 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:18 pm · 9.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 66% | Major periods 4:59 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:48 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 1:04 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 7:42 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 2:07 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:37 pm · 8.8 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:49 am · 6:27 pm | Low tide 2:31 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 9:04 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 3:45 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 10:02 pm · 8.8 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 6:51 am · 7:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:50 am · 6:26 pm | Low tide 4:08 am · 4.5 ft | High tide 10:26 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 5:05 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 11:15 pm · 9.1 ft | Coef. 57 | 33% | Major periods 7:41 am · 8:04 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:51 am · 6:25 pm | Low tide 5:21 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 11:34 am · 10.0 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · 3.1 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 23% | Major periods 8:27 am · 8:50 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
Tides from the Cádiz station (TICON-4), 4.6 mi from El Puerto de Santa María. 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 Puerto de Santa María
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 2.2 ft with a period of 11 s, from the west (slight).
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 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 1:19 am (local time).
Diving in El Puerto de Santa María today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:54 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:20 am
- 1.8 ft swell at 10 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:47 am (4:30–5:10 am), low tide 10:54 am (10:30–11:20 am), high tide 5:18 pm (5:00–5:40 pm) and low tide 11:10 pm (10:50–11:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.1 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.2 °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, 10:10 am to 11:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak 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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- Sea Lady 3.0 mi
- Hermanos Arias Caparros 3.3 mi
- Wreck 8.1 mi
- Parque Natural de Bahía de Cádiz 11 mi
- Scuba Diving Tenerife - Puerto Colón 0.5 mi
- Explore Cádiz Diving 1.5 mi
- Nerja Dive Resort 1.6 mi
- PuertoBuceo 1.8 mi
- Calero Diving 2.2 mi
- Macpherson Servicios Subacuáticos 2.3 mi
- Tecnisub 5.3 mi
- Tubuceo EntreMares 7.7 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.
Weather in El Puerto de Santa María
Now in El Puerto de Santa María
- Low / high
- 58 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 46
- 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 (−0.03 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 64° | 61° | 59° | 60° | 75° | 80° | 76° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 ESE | 3 NE | 3 NE | 2 NE | 6 E | 10 ESE | 8 SE | 4 ESE |
| Gusts | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 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 61° 3 NE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 3 NE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 60° 2 NE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 6 E 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 10 ESE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 8 SE 1.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 4 ESE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 4 E 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 80 °F | 10 mph E | 2.2 ft | 4:47 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 80 °F | 7 mph E | 1.8 ft | 5:37 am · 6:13 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 79 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 6:33 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 78 °F | 6 mph E | 2.0 ft | 7:42 am · 8:37 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 77 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.8 ft | 9:04 am · 10:02 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 74 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 10:26 am · 11:15 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 72 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 11:34 am | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 73 °F | 7 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | 12:11 am · 12:28 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 72 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 12:56 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 76 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 1:36 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 78 °F | 15 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 2:12 am · 2:32 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 63 / 76 °F | 15 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 2:46 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 69 °F | 13 mph S | 3.7 ft | 3:19 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 70 °F | 6 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 3:52 am · 4:14 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 56° / 80° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 79° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 59° / 78° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 56° / 77° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 55° / 74° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 54° / 72° 1.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 53° / 73° 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.8 °F; normal high: 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 1:19 am (local time).
The sun in El Puerto de Santa María
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:48 am
- Full dark 7:28 pm
- Civil dawn 7:19 am
- Civil dusk 6:58 pm
- Solar noon 1:09 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:55 pm
- Full dark 7:28 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,132 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Puerto de Santa María
Moon phase and position
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
- 3:24–5:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:12 am–12:12 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 El Puerto de Santa María
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle K-L 1.4 mi
- Muelle J 1.4 mi
- Muelle I 1.4 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Real Club Náutico de El Puerto de Santa María 0.3 mi
- Puerto Sherry 1.5 mi
- Tienda Pesca Surfcasting- Pesca Bordo- 0.6 mi
- Tienda Sal de Pesca 0.8 mi
- Repsol 1.6 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 700 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from El Puerto de Santa María) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep0.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 700 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 0.8 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 las Puercas 5.0 mi southwest
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near El Puerto de Santa MaríaTides nearby
- Puerto Real5.1 mi
- Cádiz5.6 mi
- Rota7.3 mi
- San Fernando8.4 mi
- Chiclana de la Frontera13 mi
- Sancti Petri14 mi
- Sanlúcar de Barrameda14 mi
- Chipiona15 mi
- Conil de la Frontera23 mi
- Los Caños de Meca31 mi
El Puerto de Santa María at a glance
- Town or city of about 88,364 people. Coordinates: 36.594° N, 6.233° W.
- It is 5.6 mi northeast of Cádiz, the main place in Cádiz. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Cádiz.
- The nearest tide station, Cádiz, is 4.6 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa de la Puntilla (0.7 mi), Playa Las Dunas S Antón (1.2 mi), Playa de Valdegrana (1.3 mi), Port of Sherry (1.5 mi).
Questions about El Puerto de Santa MaríaQuestions
What time is high tide today in El Puerto de Santa María?
Today in El Puerto de Santa María there are high tides at 4:47 am (11.4 ft) and 5:18 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 10:54 am and 11:10 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in El Puerto de Santa María?
At 6:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Puerto de Santa María?
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 11:12 am–12:12 pm, Major 3:24–5:24 pm, Minor 8:35–9:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Puerto de Santa María?
Mainly clear, from 58 °F to 80 °F, with a light air from the east-northeast (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Puerto de Santa María?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 12.2 s from the west. The water is 66.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Puerto de Santa María?
The best time to visit El Puerto de Santa María is from May to September: highs of 77 °F to 87 °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: Cádiz 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).