El Cotillo tides today
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↑ rising · high 2:53 am (3.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 6.4 ft · 74 °F moderate · 12.2 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 73 °F from the NW, gusts 8 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 4.3–6.6 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 7:00–10:00 am
- Sun 7:06 am–6:13 pm 11 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:03 pm
Today in El Cotillo there are high tides at 2:53 am (3.7 ft) and 3:22 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 9:06 am and 9:22 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:53 am. The sun rises at 7:06 am and sets at 6:13 pm: 11 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:24 am to 4:24 am and from 2:56 pm to 4:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 6.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 73 °F.
Fishing in El Cotillo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:22 pm, coefficient 86
- Major period 2:56–4:56 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and 5.8 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 3:22 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:20 am to 3:50 am, with the 2:53 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with the 9:22 pm low tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: striped red mullet, salema, common two-banded seabream and bogue. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped red mullet and dusky grouper. What you can catch
Beach day in El Cotillo
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 9:06 am: more sand
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 6.3 ft
6.3 ft waves every 12 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:06 am
Low tide at 9:06 am and 9:22 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:53 am and 3:22 pm.
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
Beaches near El Cotillo
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- Caleta del Cotillo 0.3 mi · W
- Showers
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
- Playa del Castillo 0.4 mi · S
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa del Marfolín 0.6 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Piedra Playa 0.7 mi · S
- Parking
- La Concha 1.0 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa del Aljibe 1.1 mi · S
- Parking
- Playa la Barra 1.3 mi · NW
- Caletillas 1.5 mi · NW
- 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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Tides in El Cotillo
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 2:53 am 3.7 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 9:06 am -3.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:22 pm 3.1 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 9:22 pm -3.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 28 min to high tide at 2:53 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 2:53 am high tide and 86 for the 3:22 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 7.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 13 (4.6 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-4.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 103, 8.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 27, 2.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:06 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 2:53 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:06 am · -3.6 ft | High tide 3:22 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 9:22 pm · -3.0 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:56 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:07 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 3:41 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 9:59 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 4:17 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 10:15 pm · -2.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 76% | Major periods 3:28 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:07 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 4:38 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · -1.9 ft | Coef. 65 | 65% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:01 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:08 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 5:49 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 12:27 pm · -2.2 ft | High tide 6:48 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:09 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 12:47 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 7:14 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 1:59 pm · -2.1 ft | High tide 8:17 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 49 | 43% | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:10 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 2:17 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 8:37 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 3:15 pm · -2.4 ft | High tide 9:29 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 56 | 32% | Major periods 7:13 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:10 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 3:29 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 9:44 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 4:12 pm · -2.7 ft | High tide 10:24 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 66 | 23% | Major periods 7:59 am · 8:22 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
El Cotillo has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.0 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at El Cotillo
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.2 ft
- Significant6.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 6.4 ft with a period of 12 s, from the northwest (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 (+1.9 °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 12:24 am (local time).
Surf in El Cotillo today
Surf today
Very good- 4.3–6.6 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.1 ft swell at 10 s from the northwest, average
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:06 am)
- Light: First light 6:42 am · sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 6:13 pm · last light 6:37 pm
- Tide: high 2:53 am (3.7 ft), low 9:06 am (-3.6 ft), high 3:22 pm (3.1 ft) and low 9:22 pm (-3.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 73.9 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 497 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and glassy water. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm also works, with a good size.
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 El Cotillo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (3:22 pm): little current from 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm
- 4.6 ft swell at 10 s from the north-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:53 am (2:30–3:10 am), low tide 9:06 am (8:40–9:30 am), high tide 3:22 pm (3:00–3:50 pm) and low tide 9:22 pm (9:00–9:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.3 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.9 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 8:20 am to 10:10 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with a big swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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- Jucar 4.6 mi
- Astilleros Gondon II 12 mi
- Abyss Fuerteventura 9.1 mi
- Delphinus Diving School Corralejo 9.2 mi
- Diving Center Punta Amanay 9.5 mi
- Tribuo Buceo 12 mi
- Tribuo Buceo Fuerteventura 12 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 El Cotillo
Now in El Cotillo
- Low / high
- 72 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 63%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 44
- Saharan dust
- Light
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). 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 73° | 72° | 72° | 73° | 78° | 79° | 75° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NW | 3 NW | 4 WNW | 3 WNW | 6 W | 9 WNW | 6 WNW | 6 NW |
| Gusts | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 10 |
| Waves | 6.4 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.4 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 73° 3 NW 6.4 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 3 NW 6.4 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 4 WNW 6.4 ft
- 9:00 am 73° 3 WNW 6.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 6 W 6.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 9 WNW 5.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 75° 6 WNW 5.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 6 NW 5.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 72 / 79 °F | 9 mph WNW | 6.4 ft | 2:53 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 79 °F | 8 mph NW | 5.3 ft | 3:41 am · 4:17 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 84 °F | 11 mph ESE | 4.5 ft | 4:38 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 79 °F | 14 mph E | 5.4 ft | 5:49 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 82 °F | 21 mph E | 5.2 ft | 7:14 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 75 °F | 9 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | 8:37 am · 9:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 76 °F | 6 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 9:44 am · 10:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 74 °F | 7 mph SE | 3.9 ft | 10:36 am · 11:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 77 °F | 7 mph SW | 3.8 ft | 11:21 am · 11:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 79 °F | 10 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | 12:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 67 / 80 °F | 15 mph SSW | 5.5 ft | 12:22 am · 12:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 80 °F | 17 mph SSW | 5.0 ft | 12:56 am · 1:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 76 °F | 14 mph WSW | 5.4 ft | 1:28 am · 1:47 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 65 / 75 °F | 7 mph NNW | 4.7 ft | 2:00 am · 2:20 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 70° / 79° 5.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 69° / 84° 4.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 72° / 79° 5.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 70° / 82° 5.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 67° / 75° 3.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 66° / 76° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 64° / 74° 3.9 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (78 °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 12:24 am (local time).
The sun in El Cotillo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:40 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 7 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,610 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Cotillo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:24–4:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:56–4:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:19–11:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:33–9:33 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 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in El Cotillo
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 slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from El Cotillo) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deep3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): 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. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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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Tostón Lighthouse 2.3 mi north
- Light
- A white flash every 8 s · Fl W 8s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 115 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 98 ft
- Built
- 1897
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near El CotilloTides nearby
- Corralejo9.1 mi
- Puerto del Rosario15 mi
- Playa Blanca17 mi
- Ajuy22 mi
- Puerto del Carmen27 mi
- Arrecife34 mi
- La Santa36 mi
El Cotillo at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,190 people. Coordinates: 28.683° N, 14.006° W.
- It is 95 mi northeast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the main place in Las Palmas. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa del Muellito (0.3 mi), Caleta del Cotillo (0.3 mi), Port of Pesquero (0.4 mi), Playa del Castillo (0.4 mi).
Questions about El CotilloQuestions
What time is high tide today in El Cotillo?
Today in El Cotillo there are high tides at 2:53 am (3.7 ft) and 3:22 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 9:06 am and 9:22 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in El Cotillo?
At 6:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Cotillo?
At 7:07 am. First light comes at 6:15 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:24–4:24 am, Minor 10:19–11:19 am, Major 2:56–4:56 pm, Minor 8:33–9:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Cotillo?
Overcast, from 72 °F to 79 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Cotillo?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.4 ft waves with a period of 12.2 s from the northwest. The water is 74.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Cotillo?
The best time to visit El Cotillo is from March to August: highs of 73 °F to 81 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).