Cala de Gens today
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 3:50 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 69 °F slight · 4.3 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 63 °F from the NNW, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:16 am–5:45 pm 10 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:04 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Cala de Gens there are high tides at 10:13 am (1.3 ft) and 9:49 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 3:50 am and 5:49 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:50 am. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 5:45 pm: 10 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:12 am to 4:12 am and from 2:44 pm to 4:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 63 °F.
Beach day in Cala de Gens
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
- Water at 69 °F (cool)
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.9 ft
1.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 69 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
Cala de Gens has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Cala de GensThe beach
3.5 mi from Begur. Tides, weather and sun in Begur →
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Cala de Gens
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- Cala Pedrosa 0.5 mi · N
- Platja de Llafranc 0.7 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de Tamariu 1.2 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Canadell 1.2 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de Port Bo 1.4 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platgeta d'en Cosme 1.4 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Platja Port Pelegri 1.5 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja d'Aigua Xelida 1.5 mi · N
- Parking
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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Fishing in Cala de Gens today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:44–4:44 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light cross-shore wind (9 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:50 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: dusky grouper, common two-banded seabream, white seabream and red scorpionfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: red scorpionfish and zebra seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cala de Gens, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Cala de Gens
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 3:50 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:13 am 1.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:49 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:49 pm 1.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 4 min to low tide at 3:50 am.
In Cala de Gens the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 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 November 27 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 3 (0.1 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 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:16 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:13 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:49 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:49 pm · 1.0 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 1.0 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:17 am · 3:48 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:18 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 5:30 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:00 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:09 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 0.9 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:20 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:19 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 6:38 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:21 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 12:30 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:48 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:41 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · 0.7 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:22 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 0.6 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:25 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:23 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 4:32 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:09 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:50 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:48 am · 8:11 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 Port-Vendres station (TICON-4), 43 mi from Cala de Gens. 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 Cala de Gens
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-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 66.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.4 °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 12:37 am (local time).
Surf in Cala de Gens today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.8 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:47 am · sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 5:45 pm · last light 6:14 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 69.3 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 10 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
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 Cala de Gens today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.5 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, 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 69.3 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Cala de Gens 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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- Roca Montiell 1.1 mi
- Badia de Tamariu 1.2 mi
- Furió d'Aigua Xelida 1.5 mi
- Aigua Xelida 1.5 mi
- Canons de Tamariu 1.6 mi
- Aiguablava V i VII 2.4 mi
- Boreas 5.0 mi
- Zona vedada del Cap Negre al Pa de Pessic (Ses Negres) 5.1 mi
- Zona perifèrica de la Reserva Natural Parcial Marina de les Medes 10.0 mi
- Diving Triton Llafranc 0.6 mi
- Stollis Divecenter 1.2 mi
- Poseidon Calella 1.5 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 Cala de Gens
Now in Cala de Gens
- Low / high
- 59 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 57%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 24 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (−0.00 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 64° | 64° | 63° | 64° | 65° | 65° | 62° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNW | 6 NNE | 6 N | 6 N | 9 NE | 9 NE | 7 NE | 4 N |
| Gusts | 9 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.1 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 am 64° 5 NNW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 6 NNE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 6 N 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 6 N 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 9 NE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 9 NE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 7 NE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 4 N 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 59 / 65 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 65 °F | 9 mph N | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 64 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 67 °F | 9 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 63 °F | 16 mph N | 6.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 57 °F | 13 mph N | 5.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 61 °F | 9 mph N | 6.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 63 °F | 10 mph NE | 6.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 63 °F | 10 mph NNE | 3.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 64 °F | 6 mph E | 5.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 67 °F | 11 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 68 °F | 12 mph S | 3.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 70 °F | 14 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 71 °F | 12 mph SSW | 2.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 57° / 65° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 56° / 64° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 53° / 67° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 51° / 63° 6.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 57° 5.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 46° / 61° 6.0 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 53° / 63° 6.3 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium 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, normal highs for late October (66 °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 12:37 am (local time).
The sun in Cala de Gens
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:47 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 30 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
- Full dark 6:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,765 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cala de Gens
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:12–4:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:44–4:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:54–11:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:34–8:34 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 Cala de Gens
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Embarcador de Cal Bonic 8.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Port de Llafranc 0.7 mi
- Port de Fornells 2.7 mi
- Embarcadero de Sa Tuna 4.3 mi
- Port Esportiu Marina Palamos 5.2 mi
- Port Marina 5.3 mi
- Cala d'Aiguafreda 4.6 mi
- Pesca Palafrugell (tienda De Pesca Y Cebo Vivo) 2.4 mi
- Fuel dock 0.7 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 850 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep850 ft
- 66 ft deep1,000 ft
- 164 ft deep0.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 850 ft 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 850 ft and 66 ft at 1,000 ft 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
Far de Sant Sebastià 0.3 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 32 nautical miles (37 mi)
- Light height
- 548 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 ft
- Built
- 1857
Other lighthouses nearby: Far de Palamós (5.7 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cala de GensTides nearby
- Llafranc0.7 mi
- Calella de Palafrugell1.1 mi
- Tamariu1.2 mi
- Begur3.5 mi
- Palamós5.3 mi
- Sant Antoni de Calonge6.6 mi
- Calonge7.1 mi
- Castell-Platja d'Aro9.1 mi
- L'Estartit11 mi
- S'Agaró11 mi
Cala de Gens at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 41.901° N, 3.206° E.
- It is 26 mi northeast of Blanes, the main place in Girona. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Blanes.
- 3.5 mi from Begur.
- The nearest tide station, Port-Vendres, is 43 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cala Pedrosa (Palafrugell) (0.5 mi), Platja del Canadell (1.3 mi), Platja d'en Calau (1.4 mi), Platgeta d'en Cosme (1.4 mi).
Questions about Cala de GensQuestions
Where is Cala de Gens?
3.5 mi from Begur, in Girona (Spain). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Cala de Gens have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is sunset today in Cala de Gens?
At 5:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cala de Gens?
At 7:17 am. First light comes at 6:15 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 2:12–4:12 am, Minor 10:54–11:54 am, Major 2:44–4:44 pm, Minor 7:34–8:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cala de Gens?
Overcast, from 59 °F to 65 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cala de Gens?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the north-northeast. The water is 69.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cala de Gens?
The best time to visit Cala de Gens is from June to August: highs of 78 °F to 83 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 10 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: Port-Vendres 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).