Playa Chica today
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Tide now 3.6 ft ↑ rising · high 4:30 am (4.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:50 am average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.9 ft · 68 °F slight · 10.2 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 69 °F from the E, gusts 28 · mainly clear
- Surf today 2.7–4.2 ft Good day · 7/10 · 7:16–11:00 am
- Sun 7:42 am–6:30 pm 10 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:04 pm
Today in Playa Chica 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 4:30 am. The sun rises at 7:42 am and sets at 6:30 pm: 10 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:49 am to 4:49 am and from 3:21 pm to 5:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (14 mph). Mainly clear, 69 °F.
Beach day in Playa Chica
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 9:50 am: more sand
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Fresh offshore wind (21 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.1 ft
4.1 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 9:50 am
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 Playa ChicaThe beach
In Tarifa, 0.4 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Tarifa →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Playa Chica
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- Playa Isla de Las Palomas 0.3 mi · SW
- Playa de Los Lances 1.9 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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 Playa Chica
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Fishing in Playa Chica 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 (30.12 inHg), moderate offshore wind (15 mph) and some swell (3.9 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, though with moderate wind. 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 fresh wind. Also worth a try from 8:50 am to 10:30 am, with the 9:50 am low tide and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: common cuttlefish, Atlantic horse mackerel, Atlantic mackerel and common octopus. What you can catch
Tides in Playa Chica
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:30 am 4.6 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 9:50 am 1.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:47 pm 4.6 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 10:18 pm 0.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 2 min to high tide at 4:30 am.
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 | 7:42 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 · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:43 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 3:53 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:44 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 4:56 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:45 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 5:55 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:46 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 6:49 am · 7:14 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:47 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 7:38 am · 8:02 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:48 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 · 8:47 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 Tarifa station (TICON-4), 0.2 mi from Playa Chica. 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 Playa Chica
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 4.1 ft with a period of 8 s, from the north-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 (+0.9 °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 2:28 am (local time).
Surf in Playa Chica today
Surf today
Good- 2.7–4.2 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.1 ft swell at 10 s from the west-northwest, average
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:50 am)
- Light: First light 7:16 am · sunrise 7:42 am · sunset 6:30 pm · last light 6:56 pm
- Tide: high 4:30 am (4.6 ft), low 9:50 am (1.0 ft), high 4:47 pm (4.6 ft) and low 10:18 pm (0.9 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 67.3 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 200 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:16 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind. 3:00 pm to 6:56 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.
Diving in Playa Chica today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (9:50 am): little current from 9:30 am to 10:10 am
- 3.0 ft swell at 10 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Fresh offshore wind (18 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.7 mph current toward the northeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- 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: fair. Swell (up to 3.4 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 67.3 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:56 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with some swell, fresh wind and current. Also worth a look from 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm, with slack water at high tide, though with some swell, fresh 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Isla de Tarifa (Parque Natural I) Fish seen: bogue, Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, common two-banded seabream 0.6 mi
- Citos 1.2 mi
- Ribel 3.0 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Parque Natural del Estrecho 7.1 mi
- LEON MARINO Dive Center 0.2 mi
- Ocean Addicts 0.2 mi
- Tarifa Bajo El Agua 0.4 mi
- CAA Estrecho de Gibraltar 0.4 mi
- Faishasub 0.7 mi
- Diversoultarifa 0.8 mi
- Buddha Divers 0.8 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 Playa Chica
Now in Playa Chica
- Low / high
- 67 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 7%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- 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: −0.05 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
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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 69° | 69° | 68° | 68° | 72° | 73° | 70° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 E | 14 E | 16 E | 17 E | 19 E | 20 E | 16 E | 15 E |
| Gusts | 24 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 39 | 42 | 36 | 29 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.0 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.5 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 69° 14 E 3.9 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 16 E 4.0 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 17 E 4.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 19 E 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 20 E 4.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 16 E 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 15 E 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 16 E 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 74 °F | 21 mph E | 4.1 ft | 4:30 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 74 °F | 17 mph E | 3.3 ft | 5:22 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 73 °F | 15 mph E | 3.0 ft | 6:23 am · 6:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 73 °F | 17 mph E | 3.7 ft | 7:33 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 76 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 8:49 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 68 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 10:00 am · 10:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 66 °F | 14 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 11:04 am · 11:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 68 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.4 ft | 11:58 am | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 67 °F | 13 mph E | 1.8 ft | 12:26 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 68 °F | 18 mph E | 3.5 ft | 1:10 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 67 / 68 °F | 22 mph E | 4.5 ft | 1:49 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 68 °F | 16 mph E | 3.5 ft | 2:26 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 65 / 67 °F | 15 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | 3:00 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 67 °F | 17 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 3:33 am · 3:42 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 67° / 74° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 67° / 73° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 66° / 73° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 58° / 76° 3.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 66° / 68° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 64° / 66° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 63° / 68° 2.4 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 wind on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 2:28 am (local time).
The sun in Playa Chica
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:26 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:56 pm
- Solar noon 1:06 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 48 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:54 pm
- Full dark 7:26 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,174 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa Chica
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
- 3:21–5:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:08 am–12:08 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:34–9:34 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 Playa Chica
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.1 mi
- Jetty 0.1 mi
- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Puerto de Tarifa 0.2 mi
- Nordest Tarifa 0.2 mi
- Fuel dock 0.2 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.7 mi.
From the shoreline (800 ft from Playa Chica) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,100 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.45 mi
- 164 ft deep1.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.3 mi from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- 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 0.3 mi and 66 ft at 0.45 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Tarifa Lighthouse 0.5 mi south
- Light
- 3 flashes every 10 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl(3) WR 10s
- Range
- 26 nautical miles (30 mi)
- Light height
- 135 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 108 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Playa ChicaTides nearby
- Tarifa0.4 mi
- Algeciras12 mi
- Isla Verde Lighthouse12 mi
- Benzú15 mi
- Palmones15 mi
- Zahara de los Atunes16 mi
- Guadacorte16 mi
- South District16 mi
- Town Area16 mi
- Reclamation Areas17 mi
Playa Chica at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 36.008° N, 5.607° W.
- It is 52 mi southeast of Cádiz, the main place in Cádiz. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Cádiz.
- In Tarifa, 0.4 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Tarifa, is 0.2 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Santa Catalina (0.3 mi), Playa de los Lances (1.9 mi).
Questions about Playa ChicaQuestions
Where is Playa Chica?
In Tarifa, 0.4 mi from the center, Cádiz (Spain). The shore faces southwest.
What amenities does Playa Chica have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Playa Chica?
Today in Playa Chica 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 Playa Chica?
At 6:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:56 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa Chica?
At 7:43 am. First light comes at 6:46 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 11:08 am–12:08 pm, Major 3:21–5:21 pm, Minor 8:34–9:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playa Chica?
Mainly clear, from 67 °F to 74 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (14 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa Chica?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 10.2 s from the west-northwest. The water is 67.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa Chica?
The best time to visit Playa Chica 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).