Cabo de Palos tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↑ rising · high 1:56 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 75 °F smooth · 3.3 s from the east
- Wind · air 4 mph · 70 °F from the N, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:24 am–6:09 pm 10 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:37 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Cabo de Palos there are high tides at 4:25 am (0.9 ft) and 1:59 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 7:01 am and 9:50 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:56 pm. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 10 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:25 am to 3:25 am and from 1:56 pm to 3:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 70 °F.
Fishing in Cabo de Palos today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:25–3:25 am
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 3:20 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise. Also worth a try from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: common octopus, red mullet, dusky grouper and European conger. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cabo de Palos, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Cabo de Palos
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
Cabo de Palos has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 76 °F.
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 Cabo de Palos
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- Cala Túnez 0.1 mi · N
- Parking
- Cala Roja 0.1 mi · E
- Parking
- Cala Fría 0.1 mi · E
- Parking
- La Galera - Isla del Pato 0.2 mi · W
- Parking
- Cala Botella 0.2 mi · SW
- Cala de las Melvas 0.3 mi · SW
- El Cañonero 0.3 mi · SW
- Playa de Levante 0.5 mi · W
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
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 Cabo de Palos
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Tides in Cabo de Palos
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:25 am 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 7:01 am 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:59 pm 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:50 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 14 h 5 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In Cabo de Palos the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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 October 29 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (0.0 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 | 7:24 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 4:25 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 1:59 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · 0.6 ft | 93% | Major periods 1:25 am · 1:56 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 1:56 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | — | 66% | Major periods 4:36 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:28 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:35 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:29 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:30 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 0.9 ft | — | — | 33% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:42 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 Alicante station (TICON-4), 50 mi from Cabo de Palos. 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 Cabo de Palos
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 5.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-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 73.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+6.6 °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 11:50 pm (local time).
Surf in Cabo de Palos today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:57 am · sunrise 7:24 am · sunset 6:09 pm · last light 6:36 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 75.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, though with barely any waves.
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 Cabo de Palos today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 ft swell at 3 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, 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 75.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Cabo de Palos 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 Roja- Cabo de Palos 0.1 mi
- Faro Cabo Palos (Fuera de reserva) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Thalassoma pavo 0.2 mi
- Hormigon (Reserva integral II) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Ocellated Wrasse, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Thalassoma pavo 2.6 mi
- Hormigas (Reserva integral I) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Thalassoma pavo, Ocellated Wrasse 3.0 mi
- Farallones Fish seen: Deep-body Pickarel, annular seabream, salema, Blotched Picarel 6.7 mi
- Minerva 3.6 mi
- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Reserva Marina de Cabo de Palos - Islas Hormigas 2.6 mi
- ZEPA Islas Hormigas 2.7 mi
- Divers Cabo De Palos 0.1 mi
- Islas Hormigas Diving Club 0.4 mi
- Turismo Del Mar Menor 0.5 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 Cabo de Palos
Now in Cabo de Palos
- Low / high
- 67 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 18%
- Clouds
- 67%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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: −0.09 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 69° | 68° | 69° | 71° | 74° | 74° | 73° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SW | 2 W | 4 NNE | 8 NE | 11 NE | 6 E | 7 ENE | 5 ENE |
| Gusts | 6 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 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 70° 5 N 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 69° 4 NNW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 5 NNW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 4 NW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 4 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 6 ESE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 6 SE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 2 S 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 67 / 74 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 68 / 73 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 72 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 71 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 71 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 66 / 71 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 68 °F | 12 mph ENE | 5.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 65 °F | 16 mph NE | 5.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 69 °F | 16 mph NW | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 70 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 69 °F | 8 mph N | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 69 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 67 / 70 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 72 °F | 10 mph SW | 2.2 ft |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 68° / 73° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 65° / 72° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 68° / 71° 2.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 66° / 71° 2.5 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 66° / 71° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 63° / 68° 5.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 63° / 65° 5.1 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, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (74 °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 11:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Cabo de Palos
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 45 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,814 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cabo de Palos
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:25–3:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:56–3:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:42–10:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:07–8:07 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 Cabo de Palos
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Dársena de Cabo de Palos 0.5 mi
- Puerto Bello 2.0 mi
- Club Náutico Dos Mares 3.0 mi
- Puerto de Mar de Cristal 3.8 mi
- Puerto Islas Menores 4.2 mi
- Club Náutico Los Nietos 5.1 mi
- Puerto deportivo de Urrutias 7.9 mi
- Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre 8.2 mi
- Palusoil 8.4 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 750 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.75 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep600 ft
- 33 ft deep750 ft
- 66 ft deep1,100 ft
- 164 ft deep0.75 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 750 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 750 ft and 66 ft at 1,100 ft 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
Cape Palos Lighthouse 0.2 mi northeast
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 23 nautical miles (26 mi)
- Light height
- 266 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 167 ft
- Built
- 1862
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cabo de PalosTides nearby
- La Manga del Mar Menor1.4 mi
- Playa Honda2.1 mi
- Los Nietos5.2 mi
- Atamaría6.7 mi
- El Carmolí9.3 mi
- Los Alcázares12 mi
- Santiago de la Ribera13 mi
- Lo Pagán14 mi
- San Pedro del Pinatar15 mi
- Cartagena16 mi
Cabo de Palos at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,052 people. Coordinates: 37.633° N, 0.692° W.
- It is 16 mi east of Cartagena, the main place in Murcia. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Cartagena.
- The nearest tide station, Alicante, is 50 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa de Levante (0.4 mi), Playa del Descargador (1.2 mi), Playa del Barco Perdido (1.5 mi), Playa Paraiso (1.9 mi).
Questions about Cabo de PalosQuestions
What time is sunset today in Cabo de Palos?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cabo de Palos?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:27 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 1:25–3:25 am, Minor 9:42–10:42 am, Major 1:56–3:56 pm, Minor 7:07–8:07 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Cabo de Palos?
Fog, from 67 °F to 74 °F, with a light breeze from the north (4 mph) and a 18% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cabo de Palos?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the east. The water is 75.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cabo de Palos?
The best time to visit Cabo de Palos is from April to June: highs of 72 °F to 84 °F, about 2 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: Alicante 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).