Playa del Cargador today
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↓ falling · low 3:28 am (0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 72 °F smooth · 4.3 s from the east
- Wind · air 2 mph · 70 °F from the SE, gusts 6 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:25 am–6:00 pm 10 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:23 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Playa del Cargador there is high tide at 10:27 am (1.2 ft) and low tide at 2:55 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:28 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:00 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:24 am to 4:24 am and from 2:56 pm to 4:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the southeast (2 mph). Mainly clear, 70 °F.
Beach day in Playa del Cargador
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 73 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °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
Playa del Cargador has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 72 °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
About Playa del CargadorThe beach
In Alcossebre, 0.7 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Alcossebre →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Playa del Cargador
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Platja de la Romana 0.6 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de les Fonts 0.9 mi · NE
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Moro 0.9 mi · S
- Restrooms
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- les Tres Platges 1.2 mi · S
- Parking
- Cala Blanca 1.5 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja Manyetes 1.7 mi · S
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala Mundina 1.9 mi · NE
- Platja del Serradal 2.1 mi · S
- Dogs allowed
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 del Cargador
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Fishing in Playa del Cargador today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:56–4:56 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 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 5:00 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:20 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, small-spotted catshark, red mullet and Atlantic horse mackerel. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Playa del Cargador, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Playa del Cargador
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:55 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:27 am 1.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 16 h 23 min to low tide at 3:28 am.
In Playa del Cargador the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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 4 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (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 | Tide 3 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:56 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 3:29 am · 4:01 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:32 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:28 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:29 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:31 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 7:09 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:32 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 12:00 am · 0.7 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:14 am · 7:37 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:32 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:31 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 1.0 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:00 am · 8:23 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 Palma station (TICON-4), 134 mi from Playa del Cargador. 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 del Cargador
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 5.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (moderate).
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 70.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.1 °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 11:05 am (local time).
Surf in Playa del Cargador today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:57 am · sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 6:00 pm · last light 6:28 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.8 °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 Playa del Cargador today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 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 71.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:28 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:23 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 Playa del Cargador 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Reserva Natural Marina d'Irta 5.1 mi
- Centro de Actividades Subacuaticas Barracuda 0.2 mi
- ViuMediterrani 0.4 mi
- Barracuda 0.6 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Playa del Cargador
Now in Playa del Cargador
- Low / high
- 64 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 20%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 3 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 67° | 65° | 65° | 66° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 W | 4 W | 4 W | 3 NNW | 3 SE | 5 E | 3 NE | 2 NW |
| Gusts | 14 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 12:00 pm 70° 3 SE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 5 E 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 3 NE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 2 NW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 3 NNW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 4 N 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 66° 5 NNE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 5 N 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 70 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 70 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 67 °F | 13 mph NNE | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 66 °F | 6 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 65 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 64 °F | 15 mph N | 3.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 57 °F | 14 mph N | 5.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 66 °F | 10 mph N | 6.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 62 °F | 4 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 65 °F | 15 mph NNW | 6.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 65 °F | 20 mph N | 10 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 68 °F | 5 mph WSW | 4.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 69 °F | 5 mph N | 2.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 66 °F | 4 mph N | 0.9 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 66° / 70° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 58° / 67° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 55° / 66° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 53° / 65° 3.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 53° / 64° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Rain 56° / 57° 5.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 56° / 66° 6.1 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 11:05 am (local time).
The sun in Playa del Cargador
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:25 am
- Full dark 7:00 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:28 pm
- Solar noon 12:43 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 7:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,569 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa del Cargador
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:24–4:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:56–4:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:59–11:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:53–8:53 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 del Cargador
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,050 ft
- 33 ft deep1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,050 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 1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
Far d'Irta 1.8 mi northeast
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 18 s · Fl(4) W 18s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 108 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 92 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 del CargadorTides nearby
- Alcossebre0.7 mi
- Peñíscola10 mi
- Oropesa del Mar13 mi
- Benicarló14 mi
- Benicásim17 mi
- Vinaroz19 mi
- El Grao de Castellón23 mi
- Castellón de la Plana25 mi
- Les Cases d'Alcanar25 mi
- Almazora27 mi
Playa del Cargador at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 40.242° N, 0.277° E.
- It is 25 mi northeast of Castellón de la Plana, the main place in Castellón. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Castellón de la Plana.
- In Alcossebre, 0.7 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 134 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Romana (0.6 mi), Playa del Moro (0.8 mi), Playa de las Fuentes (0.9 mi), Playa La Basseta (4.6 mi).
Questions about Playa del CargadorQuestions
Where is Playa del Cargador?
In Alcossebre, 0.7 mi from the center, Castellón (Spain). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Playa del Cargador 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 Playa del Cargador?
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 sunset today in Playa del Cargador?
At 6:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa del Cargador?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:26 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 2:24–4:24 am, Minor 10:59–11:59 am, Major 2:56–4:56 pm, Minor 7:53–8:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playa del Cargador?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 70 °F, with a light air from the southeast (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa del Cargador?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the east. The water is 72.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Cargador?
The best time to visit Playa del Cargador is from June to August: highs of 82 °F to 87 °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: Palma 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).