Platja des Poal today
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 3/10
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↓ falling · low 5:49 pm (0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–5:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 68 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 64 °F from the N, gusts 16 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:16 am–5:44 pm 10 h 28 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:02 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Platja des Poal 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 5:49 pm. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 5:44 pm: 10 h 28 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:02 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 smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (9 mph). Mainly clear, 64 °F.
Beach day in Platja des Poal
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Water at 68 °F (cool)
- Feels like 59 °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 68 °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 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
Platja des Poal has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings 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 des PoalThe beach
In Cadaqués, 0.2 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Cadaqués →
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Platja des Poal
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- Platja des Pianc 0.1 mi · SE
- Platja Gran 0.1 mi · W
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja Port d'Alguer 0.3 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Platja de ses Oliveres 0.3 mi · SE
- Parking
- es Llaner Gros 0.4 mi · SW
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- es Llaner Petit 0.4 mi · SW
- Showers
- Parking
- Platja d'en Ros 0.5 mi · SE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja des Sortell 0.5 mi · S
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 Platja des Poal
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Fishing in Platja des Poal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:12–4:12 am
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 am to 4:10 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 2:40 pm to 5:40 pm, with a major period and sunset. Also good from 6:50 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common two-banded seabream, dusky grouper, white seabream and salema. October is one of the months when these are seen most: zebra seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Platja des Poal, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Platja des Poal
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:50 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:13 am 1.3 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 5:49 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:49 pm 1.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 45 min to low tide at 5:49 pm.
In Platja des Poal 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 · 5:44 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 · 5:43 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 3:16 am · 3:48 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 4:19 am · 4:49 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:20 am · 5:40 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 · 5:39 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 6:12 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:22 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 · 7:25 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 · 8:10 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), 18 mi from Platja des Poal. 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 des Poal
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
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 Monday 2: 4.7 ft with a period of 5 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 66.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °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 11:04 am (local time).
Surf in Platja des Poal today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:47 am · sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 5:44 pm · last light 6:13 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 67.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 5 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 Platja des Poal today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south, 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 67.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:13 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:02 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 des Poal 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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- Divecenter Ulla und Paul 0.8 mi
- Els Caials (Parque Natural) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, common two-banded seabream, striped red mullet 1.1 mi
- Pta. Codera sur (Parque Natural) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, striped red mullet, Learned Rockfich, East Atlantic peacock wrasse 1.6 mi
- Punta del pelegrin (Parque Natural) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, common two-banded seabream, salema 2.7 mi
- Encalladora Fish seen: Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Mediterranean Chromis, Swallowtail Sea Perch, bogue 3.0 mi
- Wreck 8.6 mi
- Parc Natural del Cap de Creus 3.0 mi
- Divecenter Cadaques 0.0 mi
- Cadaqués Divers 0.3 mi
- Sotamar 0.3 mi
- Diving Portlligat 0.4 mi
- Ulla & Paul 0.8 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 des Poal
Now in Platja des Poal
- Low / high
- 61 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 33%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 63° | 62° | 61° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 61° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NNW | 10 NNW | 9 NNW | 8 N | 11 N | 11 NNE | 6 N | 5 NNW |
| Gusts | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 13 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.8 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 64° 11 N 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 11 NNE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 6 N 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 5 NNW 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 6 NNW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 6 NW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 7 NNW 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 7 NNW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 64 °F | 12 mph N | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 65 °F | 11 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 65 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 65 °F | 21 mph NNW | 3.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 62 °F | 24 mph NNW | 4.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 58 °F | 23 mph N | 4.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 62 °F | 15 mph N | 4.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 62 °F | 14 mph ESE | 4.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 62 °F | 7 mph SSE | 4.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 62 °F | 24 mph E | 9.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 57 / 61 °F | 20 mph NNE | 7.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 61 °F | 6 mph SW | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 62 °F | 2 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 59 / 62 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 65° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 58° / 65° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 58° / 65° 3.6 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 55° / 62° 4.7 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 53° / 58° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 53° / 62° 4.3 ft
- Thu 5 Rain 59° / 62° 4.8 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 wind today. 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 11:04 am (local time).
The sun in Platja des Poal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:46 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:13 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (34° high)
- Daylight 10 h 28 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:05 pm
- Full dark 6:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,770 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Platja des Poal
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
- 10:56–11:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:32–8:32 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 des Poal
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Moll d'Es Caials 0.8 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Jetty 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 8.3 mi
- Port del Port de la Selva 5.4 mi
- Port esportiu de Roses 5.7 mi
- Port de Roses 5.8 mi
- El mar 5.5 mi
- Xarxes de pesca Marcel Francesc 6.1 mi
- Port Roses 5.8 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 160 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1,150 ft.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Platja des Poal) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep80 ft
- 33 ft deep160 ft
- 66 ft deep250 ft
- 164 ft deep1,150 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 99 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 160 ft and 66 ft at 250 ft 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
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Far de Cala Nans 1.3 mi south
- Light
- 4 + 1 white flashes every 25 s · Fl(4+1) W 25s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 108 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 23 ft
- Built
- 1864
Other lighthouses nearby: Far de cap de Creus (2.8 mi northeast), Far de Roses (5.8 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 Platja des PoalTides nearby
- Cadaqués0.2 mi
- Roses5.6 mi
- Llançà8.3 mi
- Empuriabrava8.7 mi
- Portbou11 mi
- Cervera de la Marenda12 mi
- Sant Martí d'Empúries13 mi
- L'Escala14 mi
- Banyuls de la Marenda16 mi
- L'Estartit17 mi
Platja des Poal at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 42.289° N, 3.281° E.
- It is 49 mi northeast of Blanes, the main place in Girona. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Blanes.
- In Cadaqués, 0.2 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Port-Vendres, is 18 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Platja des Pianc (0.1 mi), Platja Gran (Cadaqués) (0.1 mi), Platja de Port-alguer (0.2 mi), Platja de ses Oliveres (0.3 mi).
Questions about Platja des PoalQuestions
Where is Platja des Poal?
In Cadaqués, 0.2 mi from the center, Girona (Spain). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Platja des Poal have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is sunset today in Platja des Poal?
At 5:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Platja des Poal?
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 10:56–11:56 am, Major 2:44–4:44 pm, Minor 7:32–8:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Platja des Poal?
Overcast, from 61 °F to 64 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Platja des Poal?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the northeast. The water is 67.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Platja des Poal?
The best time to visit Platja des Poal is from June to August: highs of 76 °F to 81 °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).