Platja dels Pilans today
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- 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 0.8 ft · 71 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 58 °F from the N, gusts 7 · 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 Platja dels Pilans 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 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north (6 mph). Clear, 58 °F.
Beach day in Platja dels Pilans
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 72 °F: mild
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
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 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand
Platja dels Pilans 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 72 °F, though with moderate 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 Platja dels PilansThe beach
5.0 mi from Cambrils. Tides, weather and sun in Cambrils →
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Platja dels Pilans
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- Platja de Rifà 0.6 mi · NE
- Platja de la Casa dels Lladres 1.0 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de la Pixerota 1.5 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala dels Penyals 1.7 mi · SW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala de les Sirenes 2.0 mi · SW
- Showers
- Parking
- Cala del Solitari 2.3 mi · SW
- Parking
- Cala Misteri 2.4 mi · SW
- Parking
- Cala de Santa Fé 2.5 mi · SW
- 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 Platja dels Pilans
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Fishing in Platja dels Pilans today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:18–3:18 am
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 2:30 am, lines up with a major period. Also worth a try from 1:50 pm to 3:30 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: common pandora, bogue, European hake and red mullet. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Platja dels Pilans, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Platja dels Pilans
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. 3 h 0 min to low tide at 2:55 am.
In Platja dels Pilans 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 | 7:24 am · 5:54 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 · 5:53 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), 135 mi from Platja dels Pilans. 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 dels Pilans
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 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 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 70.6 °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 11:55 pm (local time).
Surf in Platja dels Pilans today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (9 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 6:25 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 3:00 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 Platja dels Pilans 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 (9 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 71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:25 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 good from 7:20 am to 9:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
In Platja dels Pilans 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 0.4 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- PlayaMontroig Diving Center 0.4 mi
- Escuela Naútica Miami 2.9 mi
- All Blue Diving 4.9 mi
- Glups Diving 5.8 mi
- Dsdivers Cambrils 6.7 mi
- Zonasub 11 mi
- Marina Diving 11 mi
- Thalassa Esports 11 mi
- HYDRA Diving Center 12 mi
- Plàncton Diving 12 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.
Weather in Platja dels Pilans
Now in Platja dels Pilans
- Low / high
- 60 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 16%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 65° | 65° | 62° | 65° | 72° | 75° | 71° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNW | 6 NW | 7 NW | 7 NW | 9 WNW | 10 W | 14 SW | 5 WSW |
| Gusts | 9 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 15 |
| 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 58° 6 N 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 4 NNW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 4 N 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 2 NNW 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 6 SE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 5 SE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 2 S 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 7 NNW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 60 / 75 °F | 14 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 54 / 70 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 69 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 67 °F | 6 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 69 °F | 12 mph NW | 3.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 66 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 60 °F | 19 mph NW | 4.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 61 °F | 17 mph NE | 3.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 63 °F | 20 mph NE | 3.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 64 °F | 16 mph NE | 2.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 65 °F | 14 mph NE | 4.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 67 °F | 16 mph E | 4.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 66 °F | 6 mph ESE | 3.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 68 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.2 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 54° / 70° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 61° / 69° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 59° / 67° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 58° / 69° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 57° / 66° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 51° / 60° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 51° / 61° 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 and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.5 °F; normal high: 69 °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 11:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Platja dels Pilans
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:22 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:54 am
- Civil dusk 6:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:40 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 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 92,359,928 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Platja dels Pilans
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 Platja dels Pilans
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 650 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.8 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.9 mi
- 164 ft deep2.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 650 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.9 mi from shore.
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 Platja dels PilansTides nearby
- Miami Playa2.5 mi
- L'Hospitalet de l'Infant4.0 mi
- Cambrils5.0 mi
- Salou9.2 mi
- La Pineda11 mi
- L'Ametlla de Mar13 mi
- Tarragona15 mi
- L'Ampolla21 mi
- Altafulla22 mi
- Torredembarra23 mi
Platja dels Pilans at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 41.034° N, 0.975° E.
- It is 15 mi southwest of Tarragona, the main place in Tarragona. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Tarragona.
- 5.0 mi from Cambrils.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 135 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa de Rifá (0.6 mi), Playa Eldorado (3.9 mi), Port de Hospitalet (3.9 mi).
Questions about Platja dels PilansQuestions
Where is Platja dels Pilans?
5.0 mi from Cambrils, in Tarragona (Spain). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Platja dels Pilans have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Platja dels Pilans?
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 dels Pilans?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Platja dels Pilans?
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 Platja dels Pilans?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the north (6 mph) and a 16% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Platja dels Pilans?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the southeast. The water is 71.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Platja dels Pilans?
The best time to visit Platja dels Pilans is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 87 °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).