Platja del Claper today
- Beach day 1:00–4:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 3:50 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–5:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 67 °F slight · 3.4 s from the north
- Wind · air 9 mph · 61 °F from the NNW, gusts 19 · clear
- Sun 7:17 am–5:45 pm 10 h 28 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:01 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Platja del Claper 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 7:17 am and sets at 5:45 pm: 10 h 28 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:01 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 1.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (9 mph). Clear, 61 °F.
Beach day in Platja del Claper
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
Platja del Claper has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea, though with cool air. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, little wind and a calm sea, though with cool air.
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 Platja del ClaperThe beach
In Portbou, 0.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Portbou →
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Platja del Claper
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- Platja de Portbou 0.5 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja Petita 0.6 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- les Tres Platgetes 0.6 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Platja del Pi 0.6 mi · N
- Nudity allowed
- Platja Cala Rovellada 0.8 mi · SW
- Platja de les Fresses 0.8 mi · N
- Platja d'en Goixa 1.2 mi · SW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de les Portes 1.3 mi · SW
- Showers
- 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 Platja del Claper today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:44–4:44 pm
- Sunset at 5:45 pm, golden hour from 5:05 pm
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 5:40 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. 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.
Species with the most records nearby: common two-banded seabream, white seabream, salema and dusky grouper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Platja del Claper, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Platja del Claper
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 3 min to low tide at 3:50 am.
In Platja del Claper 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 | 7:17 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 | 7:18 am · 5:43 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 · 3:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:19 am · 5:42 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 | 7:21 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 5:19 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:22 am · 5:39 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 6:13 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:23 am · 5:38 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 · 7:26 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:24 am · 5:37 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), 7.5 mi from Platja del Claper. 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 Platja del Claper
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 5.4 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east (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 (+4.2 °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 12:47 am (local time).
Surf in Platja del Claper today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:48 am · sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 5:45 pm · last light 6:14 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 66.9 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, 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 Platja del Claper today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 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 66.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Platja del Claper 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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- Port Bou South Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, striped red mullet, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, common two-banded seabream 0.1 mi
- Port Bou Nort Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Golden Goby, Ocellated Wrasse 0.6 mi
- Cap Cerbere Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Learned Rockfich, common two-banded seabream 1.4 mi
- Cap Canadells Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Learned Rockfich, Axillary Wrasse 2.0 mi
- Les Aloes Fish seen: Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Mediterranean Chromis, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Ocellated Wrasse 2.0 mi
- Wreck 3.4 mi
- Wreck 3.7 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Réserve naturelle marine de Cerbère-Banyuls 3.5 mi
- Plongée Cap Cerbère 1.3 mi
- Diving center Colera 1.6 mi
- Aloès Plongée 2.3 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 Platja del Claper
Now in Platja del Claper
- Low / high
- 56 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 4%
- Humidity
- 47%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
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 | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 61° | 60° | 58° | 60° | 65° | 64° | 61° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NNW | 6 NNW | 4 NNW | 2 N | 6 NNE | 7 NE | 4 NE | 2 N |
| Gusts | 17 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.7 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 61° 8 NNW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 6 NNW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 4 NNW 1.5 ft
- 9:00 am 60° 2 N 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 6 NNE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 7 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 4 NE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 2 N 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 66 °F | 10 mph N | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 65 °F | 7 mph N | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 65 °F | 6 mph N | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 69 °F | 15 mph N | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 63 °F | 20 mph N | 4.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 57 °F | 19 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 62 °F | 9 mph N | 5.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 62 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 64 °F | 8 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 64 °F | 6 mph SW | 5.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 66 °F | 12 mph SSW | 4.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 68 °F | 14 mph S | 4.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 70 °F | 14 mph SSW | 4.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 71 °F | 6 mph W | 3.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 56° / 65° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 55° / 65° 2.5 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 54° / 69° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 52° / 63° 4.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 57° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 62° 5.4 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 54° / 62° 5.4 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.
- 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 (65 °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 12:47 am (local time).
The sun in Platja del Claper
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 6:47 pm
- Civil dawn 6:48 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (34° high)
- Daylight 10 h 28 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:05 pm
- Full dark 6:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,763 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Platja del Claper
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
- 10:57–11:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:31–8:31 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 Platja del Claper
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Embarcador de Port Bou 0.5 mi
- Quai F 4.4 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Port de Portbou 0.3 mi
- Port de Colera 1.3 mi
- Port Cerbère 1.4 mi
- Semprecalma - Nàutica I Pesca 4.2 mi
- L'Espadon 4.7 mi
- Port de Llançà 3.3 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 550 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.75 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep500 ft
- 33 ft deep550 ft
- 66 ft deep750 ft
- 164 ft deep0.75 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 550 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 550 ft and 66 ft at 750 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
Cap Cerbère Lighthouse 1.3 mi north
- Light
- A white flash every 4 s · Fl W 4s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 180 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Far de s'Arnella (4.9 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Platja del ClaperTides nearby
- Portbou0.6 mi
- Cervera de la Marenda1.3 mi
- Llançà4.2 mi
- Banyuls de la Marenda4.7 mi
- Portvendres7.4 mi
- Collioure8.4 mi
- Cadaqués11 mi
- Roses11 mi
- Argelès-sur-Mer11 mi
- Empuriabrava12 mi
Platja del Claper at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 42.422° N, 3.169° E.
- It is 55 mi north of Blanes, the main place in Girona. The sun rises at the same time and sets 3 min earlier than in Blanes.
- In Portbou, 0.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Port-Vendres, is 7.5 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cala Rovellada (0.8 mi), Platja dels Morts (1.3 mi), Platja del Borró (Colera) (2.3 mi), Platja de Canyelles (Llançà) (2.5 mi).
Questions about Platja del ClaperQuestions
Where is Platja del Claper?
In Portbou, 0.6 mi from the center, Girona (Spain). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Platja del Claper have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is sunset today in Platja del Claper?
At 5:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Platja del Claper?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:16 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 10:57–11:57 am, Major 2:44–4:44 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Platja del Claper?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Platja del Claper?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the north. The water is 66.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Platja del Claper?
The best time to visit Platja del Claper 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).