La Manga del Mar Menor tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 1:56 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 75 °F smooth · 4.8 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 69 °F from the NNW, gusts 6 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:25 am–6:08 pm 10 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:38 pm
- Best time to dive 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in La Manga del Mar Menor 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 7:25 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 10 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:28 am to 4:28 am and from 3:01 pm to 5:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the north-northwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 69 °F.
Fishing in La Manga del Mar Menor today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:01–5:01 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.3 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, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common octopus, red mullet, dusky grouper and European conger. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in La Manga del Mar Menor, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in La Manga del Mar Menor
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
La Manga del Mar Menor has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, 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
Beaches near La Manga del Mar Menor
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- El Vivero 0.4 mi · NW
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Marchamalo / Barco Perdido 0.4 mi · N
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de los Alemanes 0.4 mi · W
- Parking
- Amoladeras 0.5 mi · E
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Puerto Bello 0.5 mi · N
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- La Gola 0.7 mi · NW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa Paraíso 0.8 mi · SW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Levante 1.0 mi · SE
- 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 La Manga del Mar Menor
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Tides in La Manga del Mar Menor
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. 3 h 49 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In La Manga del Mar Menor 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 | 7:25 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 · 6:05 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 |
| Wed 4 | 7:31 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 0.9 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:04 am · 8:27 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), 50 mi from La Manga del Mar Menor. 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 La Manga del Mar Menor
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 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 Wednesday 4: 3.8 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-northeast (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 73.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+6.7 °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 10:06 am (local time).
Surf in La Manga del Mar Menor today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:58 am · sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 6:08 pm · last light 6:35 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 75.0 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has glassy water, though with small waves and a short-period 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.
Diving in La Manga del Mar Menor today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 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 75.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:38 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 La Manga del Mar Menor 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 1.6 mi
- Faro Cabo Palos (Fuera de reserva) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Thalassoma pavo 1.6 mi
- Hormigon (Reserva integral II) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Ocellated Wrasse, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Thalassoma pavo 3.7 mi
- Hormigas (Reserva integral I) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Thalassoma pavo, Ocellated Wrasse 3.9 mi
- Farallones Fish seen: Deep-body Pickarel, annular seabream, salema, Blotched Picarel 6.2 mi
- Minerva 4.6 mi
- Wreck 2.3 mi
- Reserva Marina de Cabo de Palos - Islas Hormigas 3.6 mi
- ZEPA Islas Hormigas 3.7 mi
- Scuba Murcia 0.2 mi
- Snorkel Murcia 0.2 mi
- Bajo de Fuera - Cabo Palos 0.9 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 La Manga del Mar Menor
Now in La Manga del Mar Menor
- Low / high
- 67 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 20%
- Clouds
- 32%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 69° | 68° | 67° | 68° | 72° | 73° | 72° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 3 NW | 3 NW | 3 NW | 5 NE | 6 ESE | 6 SSE | 2 SSW |
| Gusts | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 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 pm 72° 5 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 6 ESE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 6 SSE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 2 SSW 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 67° 2 WNW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 66° 3 NW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 3 NW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 3 NW 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 73 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 73 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 71 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 70 °F | 12 mph W | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 71 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 68 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 67 °F | 9 mph NNW | 3.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 69 °F | 7 mph NE | 3.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 67 °F | 7 mph N | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 69 °F | 16 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 68 °F | 17 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 63 / 69 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 68 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 68 °F | 5 mph SW | 0.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 65° / 73° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 67° / 71° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 65° / 70° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 64° / 71° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 64° / 68° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 61° / 67° 3.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 62° / 69° 3.8 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.
- 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 10:06 am (local time).
The sun in La Manga del Mar Menor
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 43 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,502 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Manga del Mar Menor
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:28–4:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:01–5:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:53–11:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:08–9:08 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 La Manga del Mar Menor
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Puerto Bello 0.6 mi
- Dársena de Cabo de Palos 1.0 mi
- Club Náutico Dos Mares 1.7 mi
- Puerto de Mar de Cristal 2.4 mi
- Puerto Islas Menores 2.8 mi
- Club Náutico Los Nietos 3.7 mi
- Puerto deportivo de Urrutias 6.4 mi
- Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre 7.3 mi
- Palusoil 7.5 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 310 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 18 ft. It reaches 164 ft at 2.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from La Manga del Mar Menor) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep310 ft
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep1 mi
- 164 ft deep2.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 18 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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. 33 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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
Cape Palos Lighthouse 1.5 mi east
- 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 La Manga del Mar MenorTides nearby
- Playa Honda1.2 mi
- Cabo de Palos1.4 mi
- Los Nietos3.8 mi
- Atamaría5.7 mi
- El Carmolí7.9 mi
- Los Alcázares10 mi
- Santiago de la Ribera12 mi
- Lo Pagán13 mi
- San Pedro del Pinatar14 mi
- Cartagena15 mi
La Manga del Mar Menor at a glance
- Town or city of about 10,000 people. Coordinates: 37.641° N, 0.717° W.
- It is 15 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 del Barco Perdido (0.4 mi), Port of Bello La Manga (0.6 mi), Playa Paraiso (0.8 mi), Playa de Levante (1.1 mi).
Questions about La Manga del Mar MenorQuestions
What time is sunset today in La Manga del Mar Menor?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Manga del Mar Menor?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:28 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 2:28–4:28 am, Minor 10:53–11:53 am, Major 3:01–5:01 pm, Minor 8:08–9:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in La Manga del Mar Menor?
Overcast, from 67 °F to 73 °F, with a light air from the north-northwest (3 mph) and a 20% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in La Manga del Mar Menor?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the east-northeast. The water is 75.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Manga del Mar Menor?
The best time to visit La Manga del Mar Menor 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).