Cala Cortina today
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 1:56 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 75 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 65 °F from the N, gusts 5 · fog
- Sun 7:26 am–6:09 pm 10 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:39 pm
- Best time to dive 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Cala Cortina there is high tide at 1:56 pm (1.0 ft) and low tide at 10:36 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:56 pm. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 10 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:29 am to 4:29 am and from 3:02 pm to 5:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the north (2 mph). Fog, 65 °F.
Beach day in Cala Cortina
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Cross-shore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Cross-shore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
Cala Cortina has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 75 °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
About Cala CortinaThe beach
In Cartagena, 1.5 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Cartagena →
- Restrooms
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Cala Cortina
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- Playa de la Parajola 2.1 mi · W
- Cala del Gallito 2.4 mi · W
- Playa de Fatares 3.2 mi · W
- Playa de La Morena 5.1 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Playa La Losa 5.2 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Playa de El Gorguel 5.4 mi · E
- Playa de El Portús 5.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa Cola de Caballo 6.0 mi · E
- 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).
Webcams near Cala Cortina
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Fishing in Cala Cortina today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:02–5:02 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light cross-shore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: common octopus, dusky grouper, red mullet and yellowmouth barracuda. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cala Cortina, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Cala Cortina
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:56 pm 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:36 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 13 h 14 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In Cala Cortina 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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 1:56 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.6 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:29 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.6 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:34 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:29 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 1.0 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:30 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:31 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:32 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 0.9 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:05 am · 8:28 pm | Low |
▲ 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), 59 mi from Cala Cortina. 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 Cala Cortina
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 2.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east (slight).
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 73.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+6.9 °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 12:41 am (local time).
Surf in Cala Cortina today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.3 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:59 am · sunrise 7:26 am · sunset 6:09 pm · last light 6:36 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 75.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, 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 Cala Cortina today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the east: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.6 mph current toward the east (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 75.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:39 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 and the sun high, though with current.
In Cala Cortina 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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- Cartagena Puerto izq Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, bogue, Deep-body Pickarel, common two-banded seabream 0.3 mi
- Cartagena Puerto Der Fish seen: bogue, Mediterranean Chromis, salema, common two-banded seabream 0.8 mi
- Cabo Tiñoso Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Oblada melanurus, bogue, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse 10 mi
- Cala Cerrada 10 mi
- Hj-2 8.7 mi
- Diving Center Hesperides 1.2 mi
- Centro De Buceo Mangamar Dive Center 7.4 mi
- Adventure Divers & Activity Center 9.2 mi
- Rivemar Buceo 11 mi
- Amigos Del Azul Diving Center Escuela De Buceo 11 mi
- "Escuela Buceo cocum diving la azohia 11 mi
- Caballito Salao 11 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 Cala Cortina
Now in Cala Cortina
- Low / high
- 62 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 70%
- Humidity
- 97%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 5.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- Low · mugwort
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: −0.07 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 | Partly cloudy | Fog | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 65° | 64° | 63° | 65° | 74° | 75° | 72° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NNW | 2 NW | 2 N | 2 NW | 3 ESE | 6 SE | 5 SSE | 1 WSW |
| Gusts | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 2 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 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 65° 2 NNW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 2 NW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 2 N 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 2 NW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 3 ESE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 6 SE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 5 SSE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 1 WSW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 75 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 74 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 72 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 72 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 73 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 65 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 65 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 70 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 71 °F | 9 mph NW | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 72 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 71 °F | 6 mph N | 2.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 73 °F | 7 mph N | 2.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 73 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 59 / 75 °F | 6 mph WNW | 2.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 59° / 74° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 62° / 72° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 59° / 72° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 57° / 73° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 58° / 65° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 56° / 65° 2.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 56° / 70° 1.6 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 12:41 am (local time).
The sun in Cala Cortina
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:28 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:48 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 43 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 92,335,484 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cala Cortina
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:29–4:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:02–5:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:54–11:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:09–9:09 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 Cala Cortina
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Dique de la Curra 0.6 mi
- K 1.0 mi
- DH 1.1 mi
- J 1.1 mi
- F 1.1 mi
- Yacht Port Cartagena 1.1 mi
- Puerto de Escombreras 0.8 mi
- Puerto de Cartagena 0.9 mi
- Dársena de Santiago 1.1 mi
- Dársena de Salvamento Marítimo 1.1 mi
- Tortuga Pesca 3.2 mi
- Fuel dock 1.1 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 600 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.95 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep450 ft
- 33 ft deep600 ft
- 66 ft deep0.25 mi
- 164 ft deep0.95 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 600 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 600 ft and 66 ft at 0.25 mi 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
Faro de Navidad 0.5 mi west
- Light
- 2 red flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) R 10s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 49 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Faro de La Curra (0.7 mi northwest), Faro de San Juan de la Podadera (0.8 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cala CortinaTides nearby
- Cartagena1.5 mi
- San Antonio Abad2.8 mi
- Atamaría9.3 mi
- El Carmolí10 mi
- Los Nietos11 mi
- Los Alcázares13 mi
- Playa Honda14 mi
- La Manga del Mar Menor15 mi
- El Puerto de Mazarrón15 mi
- Cabo de Palos16 mi
Cala Cortina at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 37.581° N, 0.975° W.
- It is 1.5 mi south of Cartagena, the main place in Murcia. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Cartagena.
- In Cartagena, 1.5 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Alicante, is 59 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Muelle de San Pedro (0.5 mi), Port of Yacht Cartagena (1.1 mi), Muelle de Maese (1.1 mi), Muelle de Figueroa (1.4 mi).
Questions about Cala CortinaQuestions
Where is Cala Cortina?
In Cartagena, 1.5 mi from the center, Murcia (Spain). The shore faces southwest.
What amenities does Cala Cortina have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Cala Cortina?
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 Cala Cortina?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cala Cortina?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:29 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 2:29–4:29 am, Minor 10:54–11:54 am, Major 3:02–5:02 pm, Minor 8:09–9:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cala Cortina?
Fog, from 62 °F to 75 °F, with a light air from the north (2 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cala Cortina?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the east-southeast. The water is 75.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cala Cortina?
The best time to visit Cala Cortina is from April to June: highs of 72 °F to 85 °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).