Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar today
- Beach day 2:00–4:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 10:27 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–6:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 72 °F smooth · 3.9 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 68 °F from the E, gusts 8 · clear
- Sun 7:24 am–5:58 pm 10 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:21 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar 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 5:58 pm: 10 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:23 am to 4:23 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 1.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Clear, 68 °F.
Beach day in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 4 mph
Offshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand
Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 72 °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 Platja de les Cases d'AlcanarThe beach
In Les Cases d'Alcanar, 0.4 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Les Cases d'Alcanar →
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar
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- Platja del Marjal 0.4 mi · SW
- Showers
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platges del Camaril 0.8 mi · SW
- Parking
- Platja Fonda 1.0 mi · NE
- Parking
- Platja de lo Mar-i-cel 1.6 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja del Riu de la Sénia 1.9 mi · S
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Platja de la Martinenca 2.0 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de les Deveses 2.6 mi · S
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala del Pastor 3.5 mi · S
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).
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Fishing in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:55–4:55 pm
- Sunset at 5:58 pm, golden hour from 5:20 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:20 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: common pandora, red mullet, annular seabream and bogue. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar
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. 4 h 40 min to high tide at 10:27 am.
In Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar 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 · 5:58 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 3:28 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:01 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:28 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:29 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 6:23 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:30 am · 5:52 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 7:13 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:31 am · 5:51 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 7:59 am · 8:22 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), 131 mi from Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar. 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 Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 6.4 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 71.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 5:43 am (local time).
Surf in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:56 am · sunrise 7:24 am · sunset 5:58 pm · last light 6:26 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 72.3 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- 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 Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 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 72.3 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:21 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 Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar 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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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.
Weather in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar
Now in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar
- Low / high
- 64 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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). 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 67° | 64° | 68° | 67° | 68° | 69° | 70° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 WSW | 3 WNW | 3 E | 4 NNE | 4 ENE | 4 SE | 4 SE | 3 WNW |
| Gusts | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 6:00 am 68° 3 E 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 4 NNE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 4 ENE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 4 SE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 4 SE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 3 WNW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 3 NW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 8 NNE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 70 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 69 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 68 °F | 14 mph NNE | 2.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 69 °F | 6 mph NW | 2.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 67 °F | 6 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 63 °F | 6 mph NW | 4.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 56 °F | 8 mph NNW | 6.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 61 °F | 11 mph NNE | 7.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 62 °F | 7 mph NNW | 7.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 64 °F | 8 mph NNE | 7.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 68 °F | 7 mph SSE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 69 °F | 10 mph S | — | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 69 °F | 8 mph SSW | — | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 73 °F | 3 mph WNW | — |
- Fri 30 Light showers 66° / 69° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 68° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 56° / 69° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 51° / 67° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 43° / 63° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Rain 47° / 56° 6.4 ft
- Thu 5 Rain 55° / 61° 7.0 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (71 °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 5:43 am (local time).
The sun in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:24 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:42 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 34 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:20 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,585 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:23–4:23 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
- 7:51–8:51 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 Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Port de les Cases d'Alcanar 0.4 mi
- Club Nàutic 0.4 mi
- Port industrial d'Alcanar 2.1 mi
- Port de la Ràpita 6.1 mi
- Port de la Unió de productors de mol·luscos del Delta de l'Ebre 8.0 mi
- Articulos De Pesca-cebos Vivos 0.4 mi
- L'Andarin pesca esportiva 6.1 mi
- Pescaracing 6.1 mi
- Rapitafishing 6.5 mi
- Trabucco Fishing Spain 6.8 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 490 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep490 ft
- 33 ft deep0.65 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 7.5 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.65 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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 de Sant Carles de la Ràpita 5.1 mi northeast
- Light
- Red light that goes dark 4 times every 10 s · Oc(4) R 10s
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 33 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 23 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Platja de les Cases d'AlcanarTides nearby
- Les Cases d'Alcanar0.4 mi
- Vinaroz6.0 mi
- Sant Carles de la Ràpita6.1 mi
- Benicarló11 mi
- Amposta11 mi
- Peñíscola15 mi
- Deltebre15 mi
- L'Ampolla21 mi
- Alcossebre24 mi
- L'Ametlla de Mar28 mi
Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 40.548° N, 0.527° E.
- It is 54 mi southwest of Tarragona, the main place in Tarragona. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 4 min later than in Tarragona.
- In Les Cases d'Alcanar, 0.4 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 131 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Platja del Marjal (0.4 mi), L'Estanyet (0.6 mi), Playa Cementera (1.9 mi), Playa El Pinar (4.1 mi).
Questions about Platja de les Cases d'AlcanarQuestions
Where is Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar?
In Les Cases d'Alcanar, 0.4 mi from the center, Tarragona (Spain). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar have?
According to OpenStreetMap: showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar?
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 Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:25 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 2:23–4:23 am, Minor 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Major 2:55–4:55 pm, Minor 7:51–8:51 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 70 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the southeast. The water is 72.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar?
The best time to visit Platja de les Cases d'Alcanar is from May to August: highs of 76 °F to 88 °F, about 4 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).