El Grao de Castellón tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 1:56 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 72 °F smooth · 4.3 s from the east
- Wind · air 4 mph · 63 °F from the WSW, gusts 5 · clear
- Sun 7:25 am–6:01 pm 10 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:25 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in El Grao de Castellón there is high tide at 1:56 pm (1.0 ft) and low tide at 10:36 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:56 pm. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 10 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:25 am to 4:25 am and from 2:58 pm to 4:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph). Clear, 63 °F.
Fishing in El Grao de Castellón today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:58–4:58 pm
- Sunset at 6:01 pm, golden hour from 5:23 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: European hake, red mullet, Atlantic horse mackerel and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in El Grao de Castellón, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in El Grao de Castellón
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
El Grao de Castellón has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F.
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 Grao de Castellón
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- Platja del Pinar 1.0 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Gurugú 1.8 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Serradal 2.7 mi · NE
- Restrooms
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de Benafelí 2.7 mi · S
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Pla de la Torre 3.8 mi · S
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja Heliópolis 4.0 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja dels Terrers 5.3 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja Torre de Sant Vicent 6.0 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- 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).
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Tides in El Grao de Castellón
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:56 pm 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:36 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 12 h 56 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In El Grao de Castellón the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 29 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (0.0 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 1:56 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.6 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.6 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:02 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:29 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 1.0 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:32 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:30 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:31 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:39 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:32 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 0.9 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:01 am · 8:24 pm | Medium |
▲ 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 Alicante station (TICON-4), 116 mi from El Grao de Castellón. 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 Grao de Castellón
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 70.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 1:00 am (local time).
Surf in El Grao de Castellón today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:58 am · sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 6:01 pm · last light 6:29 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 72.1 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 El Grao de Castellón today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.1 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 12:40 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In El Grao de Castellón the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- Castellón II Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, common two-banded seabream, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse 8.0 mi
- Cala Engasaura 1.6 mi
- Audaz 3.5 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Wreck 4.7 mi
- Wreck 8.9 mi
- Wreck 10.0 mi
- Deportes Marino 2.5 mi
- Oropesa Barracuda Diving Center 9.6 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 El Grao de Castellón
Now in El Grao de Castellón
- Low / high
- 60 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 1%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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: −0.04 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 | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 64° | 62° | 60° | 63° | 72° | 73° | 71° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WSW | 2 NW | 3 WNW | 1 WNW | 3 E | 5 SE | 4 SSW | 4 NW |
| Gusts | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 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 62° 2 NW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 3 WNW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 63° 1 WNW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 3 E 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 5 SE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 4 SSW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 4 NW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 4 WNW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 60 / 73 °F | 5 mph W | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 72 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 68 °F | 14 mph NE | 2.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 70 °F | 6 mph W | 2.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 67 °F | 9 mph N | 3.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 64 °F | 10 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 58 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 62 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 65 °F | 14 mph N | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 64 °F | 14 mph NNE | 7.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 69 °F | 12 mph NNE | 4.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 69 °F | 4 mph NW | 3.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 69 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 71 °F | 3 mph N | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 72° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 63° / 68° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 59° / 70° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 57° / 67° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 54° / 64° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 53° / 58° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Rain 57° / 62° 3.1 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. 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 1:00 am (local time).
The sun in El Grao de Castellón
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:44 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 36 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,551 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Grao de Castellón
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:25–4:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:58–4:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:59–11:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:55–8:55 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 Grao de Castellón
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Levante Quay 0.3 mi
- Interior Transversal Quay 0.4 mi
- Exterior Transversal Quay 0.5 mi
- Fluids Quay 0.7 mi
- Ceramics Quay 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
- Boat ramp 9.0 mi
- Club Naútico 0.3 mi
- Club Nàutic 8.9 mi
- Artículos de Pesca la Dorada 0.1 mi
- krakenpescadeportivacastellon 0.2 mi
- Moeve 0.6 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 480 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from El Grao de Castellón) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep330 ft
- 33 ft deep480 ft
- 66 ft deep1.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 15 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 480 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.3 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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 Castellon 0.9 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 8 s · Fl W 8s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 105 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 89 ft
- Built
- 1867
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near El Grao de CastellónTides nearby
- Castellón de la Plana3.4 mi
- Almazora4.4 mi
- Benicásim6.0 mi
- Burriana7.8 mi
- Oropesa del Mar11 mi
- Moncofar14 mi
- Canet de Berenguer23 mi
- Alcossebre24 mi
- Puerto de Sagunto27 mi
- El Puig de Santa Maria31 mi
El Grao de Castellón at a glance
- Town or city of about 16,026 people. Coordinates: 39.974° N, 0.013° E.
- It is 3.4 mi east of Castellón de la Plana, the main place in Castellón. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Castellón de la Plana.
- The nearest tide station, Alicante, is 116 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Puerto de Castellón (0.3 mi), Playa del Serrallo (1.0 mi), Playa Del Pinar (1.1 mi), Playa la Torre (3.8 mi).
Questions about El Grao de CastellónQuestions
What time is sunset today in El Grao de Castellón?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Grao de Castellón?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:27 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 2:25–4:25 am, Minor 10:59–11:59 am, Major 2:58–4:58 pm, Minor 7:55–8:55 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Grao de Castellón?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Grao de Castellón?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the east. The water is 72.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Grao de Castellón?
The best time to visit El Grao de Castellón is from June to August: highs of 82 °F to 86 °F, about 3 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: Alicante 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).