TidePlanet

Today in Platja Petita de Portbou 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 7:16 am and sets at 5:46 pm: 10 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:09 am to 3:09 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 2.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (17 mph). Clear, 64 °F.

Beach

Beach day in Platja Petita de Portbou

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

1
Not a beach day · 1 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Mostly sunny
  • Calm for swimming: 3.3 ft waves
  • UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 67 °F (cool)
  • Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
  • Very strong offshore wind (32 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 3.3 ft

    3.3 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 30

    Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 32 mph

    Very strong offshore wind (32 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.

  • Tide & sand

    Platja Petita de Portbou 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 Petita de PortbouThe beach

In Portbou, 0.2 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Portbou →

Surface Gravel
Length 0.0 mi
Facing Faces east
Water quality No official rating for this bathing area.
Amenities
  • Restrooms
  • Parking

Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap

Beaches near Platja Petita de Portbou

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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 Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date.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).

Fishing

Fishing in Platja Petita de Portbou today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: high
4
Fair day · 4 out of 10 5:10–6:10 pm
  • Sunset at 5:46 pm, golden hour from 5:06 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), moderate offshore wind (17 mph) and some swell (3.0 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 6:10 pm, combines sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind.

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 Petita de Portbou, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Tides

Tides in Platja Petita de Portbou

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. 3 h 52 min to low tide at 3:50 am.

In Platja Petita de Portbou 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 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4 Moon Major periods Activity
Today, Wed 28 7:16 am · 5:46 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 1:09 am · 1:40 pm High
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

▲ 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

No significant tide

Tides from the Port-Vendres station (TICON-4), 6.9 mi from Platja Petita de Portbou. 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

How we calculate the tide

Sea and waves

The sea at Platja Petita de Portbou

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 2.1 ft · 3.5 s from the north-northwest (347°)
Swell 1.0 ft · 3.5 s from the north
Current 0.1 mph toward the N

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.0 ft
  • Significant2.1 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest4.5 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.5 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 17 mph NNW · gusts 25
Offshore (6.7 mi NE)Offshore 16 mph NW · gusts 24

Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.

Cross-offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 5.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now66.9 °F
Today 66.9–67.1 °F air: 65 / 71 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 66.9 °F measured 0.5 mi away

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 (+4.3 °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 11:56 pm (local time).

Surf

Surf in Platja Petita de Portbou today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
0
Poor · 0 out of 10 7:00–11:00 am 1.1–1.7 ft
  • 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 0.3 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • 3.2 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
  • Very strong offshore wind (32 mph): so strong it's hard to get into waves
Surf at the shore 1.1–1.7 ft average – sets
Swell 0.3 ft 5 s · NNE · 22 kJ
Wind 32 mph NW · offshore
Water and wetsuit 66.9 °F Springsuit
  • Light: First light 6:47 am · sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 5:46 pm · last light 6:15 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: 22 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 wind 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Platja Petita de Portbou today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
7
Good day · 7 out of 10 3:30–5:50 pm Also 10:30 am–1:30 pm
  • 3.0 ft surface waves
  • Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
  • 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
  • Daylight
Swell 0.3 ft 5 s · from the NE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 66.9 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the NNW
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Wind over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 66.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:15 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:02 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:50 pm, lines up with weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with strong wind.

In Platja Petita de Portbou 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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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

Weather in Platja Petita de Portbou

14-day weather

Now in Platja Petita de Portbou

Now 64 °F Clear · feels like 56 °F · 65 / 71 °F
Low / high
65 / 71 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 2%
Clouds
1%
Humidity
48%
Dew pointDew point
44 °F
Visibility
26 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 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 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky OvercastOvercastPartly cloudyMainly clearMainly clearMainly clearClearClear
Temperature 69°68°67°66°68°69°69°66°
Wind (mph) 32 NW31 NW31 NW32 NW25 NNW27 NNW17 NW23 NW
Gusts 4544424335352229
Waves 2.5 ft3.1 ft3.3 ft3.2 ft3.0 ft2.9 ft3.0 ft2.6 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 12:00 am 64° 17 NNW 2.1 ft
  • 3:00 am 63° 13 NNW 1.8 ft
  • 6:00 am 63° 10 NNW 1.6 ft
  • 9:00 am 63° 9 NNW 1.6 ft
  • 12:00 pm 62° 11 NNW 1.6 ft
  • 3:00 pm 63° 6 N 1.4 ft
  • 6:00 pm 64° 7 N 1.1 ft
  • 9:00 pm 64° 7 N 0.8 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Overcast 65 / 71 °F 33 mph NNW 3.4 ft
Thu 29 Overcast 62 / 64 °F 17 mph NNW 2.1 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 59 / 64 °F 11 mph NNW 1.2 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 57 / 65 °F 6 mph NNW 2.7 ft
Sun 1 Clear sky 58 / 68 °F 19 mph NNW 4.3 ft
Mon 2 Partly cloudy 52 / 63 °F 21 mph NNW 5.1 ft
Tue 3 Partly cloudy 48 / 55 °F 18 mph NNW 4.5 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 48 / 59 °F 6 mph NNW 6.2 ft
Thu 5 Light rain 53 / 61 °F 6 mph ENE 6.3 ft
Fri 6 Drizzle 54 / 63 °F 7 mph E 3.7 ft
Sat 7 Light drizzle 53 / 63 °F 7 mph SSE 5.6 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 56 / 65 °F 13 mph S 4.4 ft
Mon 9 Overcast 58 / 67 °F 15 mph S 4.7 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 56 / 69 °F 13 mph SSW 4.1 ft
  • Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 64° 2.1 ft
  • Fri 30 Overcast 59° / 64° 1.2 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 57° / 65° 2.7 ft
  • Sun 1 Clear sky 58° / 68° 4.3 ft
  • Mon 2 Partly cloudy 52° / 63° 5.1 ft
  • Tue 3 Partly cloudy 48° / 55° 4.5 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 48° / 59° 6.2 ft
See all 14 days →

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, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.1 °F; normal high: 64 °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 11:56 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Platja Petita de Portbou

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:16 am in the ESE (107°)ESE
Sets 5:46 pm in the WSW (253°)WSW
  • First light 6:14 am
  • Full dark 6:48 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:47 am
  • Civil dusk 6:15 pm
  • Solar noon 12:31 pm (34° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 30 min (−3 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
  • Full dark 6:48 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:16–7:55 am
Evening golden hour5:06–5:46 pm
Platja Petita de Portbou

Today the sun is 92,360,076 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Platja Petita de Portbou

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 93% 93% illuminated · 17.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am
Rises 7:02 pm in the NE (52°)NE
Sets 11:27 am tomorrow · in the NW (309°) · set at 10:14 am
Transit 2:09 am overhead
Visible 16 h 25 min from 7:02 pm to 11:27 am

Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: high
  • 1:09–3:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:40–3:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 9:44–10:44 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 6:32–7:32 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 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.

Place

Where to fish in Platja Petita de Portbou

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

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Water depth

Gentle slope

The bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,000 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.

From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep1,000 ft
  • 33 ft deep0.4 mi
  • 66 ft deep0.45 mi
  • 164 ft deep1.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,000 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
  • Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
  • Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.45 mi 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

Photo of Cap Cerbère Lighthouse
Photo: Fabricio Cardenas · CC BY-SA 4.0

Cap Cerbère Lighthouse 1.1 mi northeast

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 (5.5 mi south), Cap Béar Lighthouse (6.2 mi north).

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses

Tides near Platja Petita de PortbouTides nearby

All places in Girona, A to Z (268) → Costa Brava tides →

Platja Petita de Portbou at a glance

  • Beach. Coordinates: 42.428° N, 3.160° 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, 0.2 mi from the center.
  • The nearest tide station, Port-Vendres, is 6.9 mi to the northwest.
  • Its coast faces east.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Cala Rovellada (1.2 mi), Platja dels Morts (1.6 mi), Platja de Perafita (2.2 mi), Platja del Borró (Colera) (2.7 mi).

Questions about Platja Petita de PortbouQuestions

Where is Platja Petita de Portbou?

In Portbou, 0.2 mi from the center, Girona (Spain). The shore faces east.

What amenities does Platja Petita de Portbou have?

According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.

What time is sunset today in Platja Petita de Portbou?

At 5:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:15 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Platja Petita de Portbou?

At 7:17 am. First light comes at 6:15 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 1:09–3:09 am, Minor 9:44–10:44 am, Major 1:40–3:40 pm, Minor 6:32–7:32 pm. Today's activity is high.

What's the weather like today in Platja Petita de Portbou?

Overcast, from 65 °F to 71 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (17 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Platja Petita de Portbou?

Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 3.5 s from the north-northwest. The water is 66.9 °F.

When is the best time to visit Platja Petita de Portbou?

The best time to visit Platja Petita de Portbou is from June to August: highs of 77 °F to 82 °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).

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