Cala Buena today
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↑ rising · high 10:27 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 70 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the east
- Wind · air 6 mph · 64 °F from the NW, gusts 13 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:24 am–5:57 pm 10 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:19 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Cala Buena there is high tide at 10:27 am (1.2 ft) and low tide at 2:55 am. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:27 am. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 10 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:22 am to 4:22 am and from 2:55 pm to 4:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northwest (6 mph). Mainly clear, 64 °F.
Beach day in Cala Buena
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Cala Buena has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 71 °F, though with cool air.
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 BuenaThe beach
In L'Ampolla, 1.8 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in L'Ampolla →
- Restrooms
- Showers
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Cala Buena
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Platja del Morro de Gos 0.1 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de Santa Llúcia 0.2 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de Perales 0.3 mi · W
- Platja del Cap Roig 0.5 mi · SW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de l'Adolç del Me 0.7 mi · N
- Cala Maria 1.0 mi · SW
- Cala Racó de Garretes 1.0 mi · N
- Platja de Cala Moros 1.3 mi · N
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 Buena
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Fishing in Cala Buena today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:55–4:55 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:50 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:20 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: common pandora, bogue, red mullet and European hake. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cala Buena, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Cala Buena
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:55 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:27 am 1.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 9 min to high tide at 10:27 am.
In Cala Buena the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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 4 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 2:22 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:30 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:27 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:29 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 6:23 am · 6:48 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:30 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 7:09 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:32 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 12:00 am · 0.7 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:31 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:31 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 1.0 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:58 am · 8:21 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 Palma station (TICON-4), 133 mi from Cala Buena. 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 Buena
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 6.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (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 68.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °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 8:18 am (local time).
Surf in Cala Buena today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.8 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:56 am · sunrise 7:24 am · sunset 5:57 pm · last light 6:25 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 70.3 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, 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 Buena today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 0.0 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 70.3 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:25 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 12:40 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Cala Buena 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Port Estany Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, common two-banded seabream 4.0 mi
- Cala Boncapo Fish seen: salema, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Mediterranean Chromis 4.4 mi
- La Cala Sub 3.3 mi
- Port Diving Center 4.1 mi
- Ametlla Diving 4.9 mi
- Plàncton Diving 6.8 mi
- HYDRA Diving Center 7.3 mi
- Marina Diving 8.0 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Cala Buena
Now in Cala Buena
- Low / high
- 64 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 9%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 67° | 67° | 65° | 64° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 W | 4 NNE | 6 NNW | 4 WNW | 4 N | 6 E | 4 E | 3 ESE |
| Gusts | 11 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 9:00 am 64° 4 WNW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 4 N 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 6 E 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 4 E 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 3 ESE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 6 NNE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 14 NNE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 15 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 69 °F | 11 mph N | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 69 °F | 16 mph NE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 68 °F | 14 mph NE | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 72 °F | 7 mph W | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 67 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 63 °F | 15 mph NW | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 61 °F | 16 mph NE | 6.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 62 °F | 17 mph ENE | 6.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 64 °F | 17 mph NE | 6.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 66 °F | 15 mph NE | 7.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 68 °F | 14 mph SE | 5.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 70 °F | 8 mph S | 4.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 69 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 73 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 67° / 69° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 57° / 68° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 52° / 72° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 52° / 67° 3.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 50° / 63° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 47° / 61° 6.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 60° / 62° 6.0 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (70 °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 8:18 am (local time).
The sun in Cala Buena
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:23 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:41 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 33 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:18 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,600 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cala Buena
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:22–4:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:55–4:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:49–8:49 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 Buena
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Rampa de vela 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Port de l'Ampolla 1.9 mi
- Port d'Illa de Mar 4.0 mi
- Port Petit 4.2 mi
- Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar 4.9 mi
- Port de l'Ametlla de Mar 5.0 mi
- Llotja de l'Ampolla 1.7 mi
- Colomines Fishing 2.0 mi
- Colomines Fishing 6.2 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 1,150 ft from shore.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,000 ft
- 33 ft deep1,150 ft
- 66 ft deep2.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,150 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. 33 ft deep 1,150 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.3 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
Far del Fangar 2.8 mi southeast
- Light
- 2 + 1 white flashes every 12 s · Fl(2+1) W 12s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 59 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cala BuenaTides nearby
- L'Ampolla1.8 mi
- L'Ametlla de Mar6.0 mi
- Deltebre7.5 mi
- Amposta12 mi
- L'Hospitalet de l'Infant15 mi
- Sant Carles de la Ràpita16 mi
- Miami Playa16 mi
- Les Cases d'Alcanar22 mi
- Cambrils24 mi
- Salou27 mi
Cala Buena at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 40.825° N, 0.741° E.
- It is 33 mi southwest of Tarragona, the main place in Tarragona. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 3 min later than in Tarragona.
- In L'Ampolla, 1.8 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 133 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Morro de Gos (0.1 mi), Platja Perelló (0.2 mi), Platja Cap Roig (0.5 mi), Playa L'Ampolla (1.2 mi).
Questions about Cala BuenaQuestions
Where is Cala Buena?
In L'Ampolla, 1.8 mi from the center, Tarragona (Spain). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Cala Buena have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and showers. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Cala Buena?
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 Buena?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cala Buena?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:24 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 2:22–4:22 am, Minor 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Major 2:55–4:55 pm, Minor 7:49–8:49 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cala Buena?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 69 °F, with a light breeze from the northwest (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cala Buena?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the east. The water is 70.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cala Buena?
The best time to visit Cala Buena is from May to July: highs of 76 °F to 88 °F, about 3 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: Palma 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).