Platja del Racó today
- Beach day 10:00 am–12:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 3:50 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 70 °F slight · 4.3 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 62 °F from the N, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:15 am–5:47 pm 10 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:04 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Platja del Racó there are high tides at 9:26 am (1.3 ft) and 9:10 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 3:11 am and 4:43 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:50 am. The sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 5:47 pm: 10 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:08 am to 3:08 am and from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 62 °F.
Beach day in Platja del Racó
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- Water at 70 °F (cool)
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand
Platja del Racó has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and water at 70 °F, though with cool air and light offshore wind.
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 RacóThe beach
2.2 mi from Begur. Tides, weather and sun in Begur →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- No dogs
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Platja del Racó
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- Cala Moreta 0.2 mi · SE
- Nudity allowed
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de l'Illa Roja 0.3 mi · SE
- Nudity allowed
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja Caganer d'es Duc 0.3 mi · SE
- Platja de ses Llunes 0.5 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Platja de sa Riera 0.5 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala s'Antiga 0.6 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Platja de Pals 0.9 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala d'Aiguafreda 1.5 mi · SE
- 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 Racó today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Sunset at 5:47 pm, golden hour from 5:07 pm
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:20 pm, combines sunset and some swell. Also worth a try from 1:10 am to 2:30 am, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
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 Platja del Racó, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Platja del Racó
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:11 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:26 am 1.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:43 pm 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:10 pm 1.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 56 min to low tide at 3:50 am.
In Platja del Racó 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, Wed 28 | 7:15 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 3:11 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:26 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 4:43 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:10 pm · 1.1 ft | 93% | Major periods 1:08 am · 1:40 pm | High |
| 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 | 7:20 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 |
▲ 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), 38 mi from Platja del Racó. 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 Racó
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
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 66.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.2 °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 10:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Platja del Racó today
Surf today
Poor- 1.4–2.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.7 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.8 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:46 am · sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 5:47 pm · last light 6:15 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 69.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 14 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 a short-period swell and wind swell. 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore 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 Platja del Racó today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.9 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-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 69.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:15 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Platja del Racó 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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- Cala de sa Riera 0.5 mi
- Boia dels Ulls de Llop 0.7 mi
- Cala d'Aiguafreda 1.6 mi
- Cap sa Sal (Buceig) 1.6 mi
- Punta des Plom (Buceig) 1.8 mi
- Aiguablava V i VII 3.2 mi
- Wreck 4.1 mi
- Zona vedada del Cap Negre al Pa de Pessic (Ses Negres) 1.2 mi
- Zona perifèrica de la Reserva Natural Parcial Marina de les Medes 4.5 mi
- Sabarraca Waterhouse | Diving Center 0.8 mi
- Begur Dive 3.3 mi
- Stollis Divecenter 4.3 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.
Weather in Platja del Racó
Now in Platja del Racó
- Low / high
- 59 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 79%
- Humidity
- 56%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 24 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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 (+0.02 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 | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 60° | 66° | 63° | 65° | 70° | 69° | 66° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 W | 18 NW | 6 WNW | 10 NW | 15 NNE | 14 NNE | 1 NW | 5 NW |
| Gusts | 12 | 28 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 10 | 11 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.5 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 |
- 12:00 am 62° 3 NW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 4 WSW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 3 W 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 61° 4 NW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 8 NE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 10 NE 1.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 4 W 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 59 / 70 °F | 18 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 65 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 66 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 64 °F | 7 mph N | 3.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 67 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 64 °F | 17 mph N | 6.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 57 °F | 13 mph N | 5.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 61 °F | 9 mph N | 6.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 63 °F | 10 mph NE | 6.4 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 |
- Thu 29 Overcast 56° / 65° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 66° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 54° / 64° 3.4 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 51° / 67° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 51° / 64° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 57° 5.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 46° / 61° 6.2 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, warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °F; normal high: 67 °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 10:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Platja del Racó
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:13 am
- Full dark 6:48 pm
- Civil dawn 6:46 am
- Civil dusk 6:15 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 32 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:07 pm
- Full dark 6:48 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,079 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Platja del Racó
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:08–3:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:40–3:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:42–10:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:34–7:34 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Platja del Racó
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Embarcador de Cal Bonic 3.1 mi
- La Basseta 4.6 mi
- l'Embarcador 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Embarcadero de Sa Tuna 1.8 mi
- Port de Fornells 3.0 mi
- Cala d'Aiguafreda 1.5 mi
- Pesca Palafrugell (tienda De Pesca Y Cebo Vivo) 5.1 mi
- Tienda de Pesca, Can Ferran 5.1 mi
- Petrocat 5.0 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 950 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep310 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 18 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 950 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 mi from shore.
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
Far de la Meda 4.7 mi north
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 24 s · Fl(4) W 24s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 285 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1862
Other lighthouses nearby: Far de Sant Sebastià (5.8 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 RacóTides nearby
- Begur2.2 mi
- Tamariu4.3 mi
- L'Estartit5.1 mi
- Llafranc6.0 mi
- Calella de Palafrugell6.2 mi
- Palamós10.0 mi
- Calonge11 mi
- L'Escala11 mi
- Sant Antoni de Calonge11 mi
- Sant Martí d'Empúries12 mi
Platja del Racó at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 41.980° N, 3.208° E.
- It is 30 mi northeast of Blanes, the main place in Girona. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Blanes.
- 2.2 mi from Begur.
- The nearest tide station, Port-Vendres, is 38 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cala Moreta (0.2 mi), Cala de l'Illa Roja (0.3 mi), Platja de Sa Riera (0.6 mi), Platja de Pals (0.9 mi).
Questions about Platja del RacóQuestions
Where is Platja del Racó?
2.2 mi from Begur, in Girona (Spain). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Platja del Racó have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers, parking and no dogs. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Platja del Racó?
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 Platja del Racó?
At 5:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Platja del Racó?
At 7:16 am. First light comes at 6:14 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:08–3:08 am, Minor 9:42–10:42 am, Major 1:40–3:40 pm, Minor 6:34–7:34 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Platja del Racó?
Fog, from 59 °F to 70 °F, with a light breeze from the north (4 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Platja del Racó?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the north-northeast. The water is 69.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Platja del Racó?
The best time to visit Platja del Racó 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).