L'Arenal today
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:55 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 71 °F smooth · 3.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 66 °F from the SW, gusts 14 · clear
- Sun 7:22 am–5:57 pm 10 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:17 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in L'Arenal there are high tides at 9:37 am (1.1 ft) and 8:25 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 2:25 am and 4:39 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:55 am. The sun rises at 7:22 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:18 am to 3:18 am and from 1:49 pm to 3:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Clear, 66 °F.
Beach day in L'Arenal
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 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 18 mph
Fresh offshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
L'Arenal has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and water at 71 °F, though with light offshore wind.
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 L'ArenalThe beach
In L'Hospitalet de l'Infant, 0.8 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in L'Hospitalet de l'Infant →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near L'Arenal
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- Cala d'Oques, nudista 0.7 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Cala Bea 0.7 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Platja de la Punta del Riu 1.1 mi · NE
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Torn 1.3 mi · SW
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de Cristall 1.5 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala del Pescador 2.0 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Cala Bot 2.1 mi · NE
- Showers
- Parking
- Cala Califòrnia 2.1 mi · NE
- Showers
- 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 L'Arenal
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Fishing in L'Arenal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:49–3:49 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), light offshore 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, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, lines up with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European hake, bogue, common pandora and red mullet. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in L'Arenal, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in L'Arenal
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:25 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:37 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:39 pm 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:25 pm 0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 3 min to low tide at 2:55 am.
In L'Arenal 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 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:22 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 2:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:37 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 4:39 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:25 pm · 0.9 ft | 93% | Major periods 1:18 am · 1:49 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 2:21 am · 2:54 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 4:29 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:27 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:28 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:28 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:29 am · 5:50 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 7:11 am · 7:35 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), 134 mi from L'Arenal. 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 L'Arenal
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-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 4.9 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 70.4 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 10:52 pm (local time).
Surf in L'Arenal today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:54 am · sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 5:57 pm · last light 6:26 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.2 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 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 L'Arenal today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 2 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, 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 71.2 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, with little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
In L'Arenal 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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- Dive Centre 4.3 mi
- Cala Boncapo Fish seen: salema, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Mediterranean Chromis 9.8 mi
- Port Estany Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, common two-banded seabream 10 mi
- Escuela Naútica Miami 1.9 mi
- PlayaMontroig Diving Center 4.4 mi
- Marina Diving 6.2 mi
- HYDRA Diving Center 7.1 mi
- Plàncton Diving 7.4 mi
- Ametlla Diving 9.1 mi
- All Blue Diving 9.6 mi
- Port Diving Center 10 mi
- Glups Diving 10 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 L'Arenal
Now in L'Arenal
- Low / high
- 64 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 8%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (+0.00 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 66° | 67° | 65° | 66° | 73° | 76° | 71° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 14 NW | 17 NW | 17 NW | 10 NW | 6 WSW | 7 SW | 9 WSW |
| Gusts | 6 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 29 | 16 | 20 | 19 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.6 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 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 64° 2 NNE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 3 SW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 1 W 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 2 W 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 4 ESE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 4 SE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 68° 2 SSW 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 3 NW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 64 / 76 °F | 18 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 60 / 72 °F | 5 mph SW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 68 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 67 °F | 5 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 69 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 67 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 59 °F | 14 mph NW | 4.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 60 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 60 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 62 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 67 °F | 9 mph E | 4.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 65 °F | 8 mph ESE | 4.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 67 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 69 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.2 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 60° / 72° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 63° / 68° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 59° / 67° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 58° / 69° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 53° / 67° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 47° / 59° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 44° / 60° 3.2 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 wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.0 °F; normal high: 68 °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 10:52 pm (local time).
The sun in L'Arenal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:22 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:54 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:40 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:19 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,923 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in L'Arenal
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:18–3:18 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:49–3:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:47–10:47 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:47–7:47 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 L'Arenal
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 9.1 mi
- Rampa de vela 9.3 mi
- Port esportiu de l'Hospitalet de l'Infant 0.9 mi
- Port de Calafat 5.0 mi
- Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama 6.3 mi
- Port de l'Ametlla de Mar 9.2 mi
- Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar 9.3 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 370 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 13 ft. It reaches 164 ft at 2.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep370 ft
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep1 mi
- 164 ft deep2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 13 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- 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.
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.
Tides near L'ArenalTides nearby
- L'Hospitalet de l'Infant0.8 mi
- Miami Playa2.3 mi
- L'Ametlla de Mar8.3 mi
- Cambrils9.7 mi
- Salou14 mi
- La Pineda15 mi
- L'Ampolla16 mi
- Tarragona20 mi
- Deltebre21 mi
- Amposta26 mi
L'Arenal at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 40.985° N, 0.912° E.
- It is 20 mi southwest of Tarragona, the main place in Tarragona. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Tarragona.
- In L'Hospitalet de l'Infant, 0.8 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 134 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port de Hospitalet (0.9 mi).
Questions about L'ArenalQuestions
Where is L'Arenal?
In L'Hospitalet de l'Infant, 0.8 mi from the center, Tarragona (Spain). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does L'Arenal have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at L'Arenal?
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 L'Arenal?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in L'Arenal?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 6:23 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 1:18–3:18 am, Minor 9:47–10:47 am, Major 1:49–3:49 pm, Minor 6:47–7:47 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in L'Arenal?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 76 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 8% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in L'Arenal?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the southeast. The water is 71.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit L'Arenal?
The best time to visit L'Arenal is from May to August: highs of 73 °F to 86 °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).