Platja Fonda today
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↑ rising · high 10:13 am (1.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 69 °F slight · 4.5 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 64 °F from the NNE, gusts 18 · overcast
- Sun 7:16 am–5:45 pm 10 h 29 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Best time to dive 10:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Platja Fonda 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 rising toward the high tide at 10:13 am. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 5:45 pm: 10 h 29 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 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 2.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (12 mph). Overcast, 64 °F.
Beach day in Platja Fonda
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Water at 69 °F (cool)
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 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 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand
Platja Fonda 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 Platja FondaThe beach
In Begur, 0.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Begur →
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Platja Fonda
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- Platja de l'Anastàsia 0.2 mi · S
- Parking
- Port des Orats 0.3 mi · S
- Parking
- Plataforma de Fornells 0.3 mi · S
- Parking
- Platja d'en Malaret 0.3 mi · S
- Parking
- Platja de s'Armanac 0.4 mi · SW
- Cala dels Tries 0.4 mi · S
- Platja d'Aiguablava 0.5 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala des Falcó 0.7 mi · NE
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 Fonda
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Fishing in Platja Fonda today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:12–4:12 am
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.1 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 worth a try from 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 10:50 am to 11:50 am, with moonset 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 Platja Fonda, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Platja Fonda
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:50 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:13 am 1.3 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:49 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:49 pm 1.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 10 min to high tide at 10:13 am.
In Platja Fonda 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 4:19 am · 4:49 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 |
| 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), 40 mi from Platja Fonda. 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 Fonda
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 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 Monday 2: 6.1 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 66.4 °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 9:03 am (local time).
Surf in Platja Fonda today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.9 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- 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 69.1 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 11 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore 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 Fonda today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.6 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (12 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 69.1 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
In Platja Fonda 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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- Esclanya1 Fish seen: Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, salema, common two-banded seabream 0.4 mi
- Aiguablava 0.5 mi
- Barda de l'Illa Negra 0.6 mi
- Cala des Tramadiu 0.8 mi
- Cap de Begur (Buceig) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, common two-banded seabream 1.0 mi
- Aiguablava V i VII 0.5 mi
- Boreas 7.6 mi
- Zona vedada del Cap Negre al Pa de Pessic (Ses Negres) 2.2 mi
- Zona perifèrica de la Reserva Natural Parcial Marina de les Medes 7.1 mi
- Begur Dive 0.6 mi
- Stollis Divecenter 1.7 mi
- Sabarraca Waterhouse | Diving Center 2.0 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). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Platja Fonda
Now in Platja Fonda
- Low / high
- 62 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 93%
- Humidity
- 62%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 65° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 63° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNW | 6 NNW | 13 N | 12 NNE | 12 NNE | 13 NNE | 11 NNE | 9 N |
| Gusts | 11 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 13 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.0 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 |
- 9:00 am 64° 12 NNE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 12 NNE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 13 NNE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 11 NNE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 9 N 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 8 NW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 7 NW 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 8 NW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 65 °F | 14 mph NNE | 2.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 65 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 64 °F | 10 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 66 °F | 10 mph N | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 62 °F | 21 mph N | 6.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 59 °F | 6 mph NNE | 5.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 64 °F | 7 mph N | 5.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 60 °F | 5 mph NNW | 6.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 65 °F | 3 mph SW | 6.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 59 °F | 11 mph ENE | 8.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 65 °F | 10 mph NNE | 8.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 67 °F | 2 mph SSE | 3.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 66 °F | 3 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 65 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.9 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 61° / 65° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 56° / 64° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 54° / 66° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 54° / 62° 6.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 45° / 59° 5.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 41° / 64° 5.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 52° / 60° 6.0 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 9:03 am (local time).
The sun in Platja Fonda
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 29 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 92,335,766 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Platja Fonda
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
- 10:55–11:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:33–8:33 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 Fonda
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Embarcador de Cal Bonic 5.8 mi
- La Basseta 7.2 mi
- l'Embarcador 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Port de Fornells 0.3 mi
- Embarcadero de Sa Tuna 1.5 mi
- Cala d'Aiguafreda 1.6 mi
- Pesca Palafrugell (tienda De Pesca Y Cebo Vivo) 3.4 mi
- Tienda de Pesca, Can Ferran 7.8 mi
- Fuel dock 3.5 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 460 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 deep380 ft
- 33 ft deep460 ft
- 66 ft deep900 ft
- 164 ft deep0.75 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 460 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 460 ft and 66 ft at 900 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
Far de Sant Sebastià 3.3 mi south
- 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
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Platja FondaTides nearby
- Begur0.6 mi
- Tamariu1.7 mi
- Llafranc3.5 mi
- Calella de Palafrugell3.8 mi
- L'Estartit7.8 mi
- Palamós7.9 mi
- Sant Antoni de Calonge9.0 mi
- Calonge9.1 mi
- Castell-Platja d'Aro12 mi
- S'Agaró13 mi
Platja Fonda at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 41.942° N, 3.217° E.
- It is 29 mi northeast of Blanes, the main place in Girona. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Blanes.
- In Begur, 0.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Port-Vendres, is 40 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Platja d'en Malaret (0.4 mi), Cala Sa Tuna (1.4 mi), Platja de Sa Riera (2.2 mi), Cala Pedrosa (Palafrugell) (2.4 mi).
Questions about Platja FondaQuestions
Where is Platja Fonda?
In Begur, 0.6 mi from the center, Girona (Spain). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Platja Fonda have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Platja Fonda?
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 Fonda?
At 5:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Platja Fonda?
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 10:55–11:55 am, Major 2:44–4:44 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Platja Fonda?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 65 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (12 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Platja Fonda?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the northeast. The water is 69.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Platja Fonda?
The best time to visit Platja Fonda is from June to August: highs of 77 °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).