Playa Gorda today
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–3:00 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 0.9 ft · 72 °F smooth · 3.2 s from the south
- Wind · air 13 mph · 71 °F from the WSW, gusts 17 · clear
- Sun 7:21 am–5:56 pm 10 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:15 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:15 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Playa Gorda 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 7:21 am and sets at 5:56 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:15 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:16 am to 3:16 am and from 1:48 pm to 3:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (13 mph). Clear, 71 °F.
Beach day in Playa Gorda
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 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 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand
Playa Gorda has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and water at 72 °F, though with cool air and 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 Playa GordaThe beach
In Tarragona, 1.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Tarragona →
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- No dogs
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Playa Gorda
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Platja dels Cossis 0.5 mi · SW
- Parking
- Platja Savinosa 0.5 mi · NE
- Showers
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja dels Capellans 0.9 mi · NE
- Showers
- Parking
- Platja del Miracle 1.0 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja Llarga 1.8 mi · NE
- Showers
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de l'Arboçar 2.8 mi · E
- Nudity allowed
- Platja de la Móra 3.7 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala Jovera 4.4 mi · E
- Showers
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 Playa Gorda
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Fishing in Playa Gorda today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:16–3:16 am
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.4 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 2:30 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European hake, small-spotted catshark, Atlantic horse mackerel and red mullet. October is one of the months when these are seen most: white seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Playa Gorda, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Playa Gorda
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 2 min to low tide at 2:55 am.
In Playa Gorda 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 | 7:21 am · 5:56 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 1:16 am · 1:48 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:22 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 2:20 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:23 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 3:25 am · 3:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:26 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:27 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:46 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:28 am · 5:48 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 7:10 am · 7:33 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), 130 mi from Playa Gorda. 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 Playa Gorda
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south 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: 3.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (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 70.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °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 10:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Playa Gorda 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 6:53 am · sunrise 7:21 am · sunset 5:56 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.6 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 0 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 Playa Gorda today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 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 71.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:15 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 3:40 pm, with little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Playa Gorda 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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- El Biotop 7.9 mi
- El Brut 8.2 mi
- Gloria M Rucoma Or Gloria M de Ricoma 0.7 mi
- Vapor del Miracle 0.8 mi
- Carmencita 1.1 mi
- Xarxa Natura 2000 de les costes de Tarragona 7.2 mi
- Evolucion Buceo 1.0 mi
- Club De Buceo Dofí-sub 1.2 mi
- Tecnosub 1.4 mi
- Subkro 1.4 mi
- Diving Center Tarraco 1.4 mi
- mARdEhIELO 1.4 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 Playa Gorda
Now in Playa Gorda
- Low / high
- 65 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 63 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- 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). 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 69° | 66° | 65° | 72° | 73° | 72° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 10 WNW | 5 NW | 6 NW | 10 W | 14 WSW | 18 SW | 20 WSW |
| Gusts | 9 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 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 68° 6 WNW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 66° 6 N 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 5 NE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 2 NNE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 5 ESE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 11 ESE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 5 SSW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 2 S 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 65 / 74 °F | 21 mph W | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 64 / 70 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 68 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 68 °F | 6 mph NE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 70 °F | 5 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 66 °F | 8 mph W | 3.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 61 °F | 7 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 63 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 63 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 63 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 67 °F | 6 mph NE | 5.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 57 / 63 °F | 8 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 65 °F | 6 mph E | 3.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 67 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.4 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 64° / 70° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 68° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 68° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 56° / 70° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 56° / 66° 3.6 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 46° / 61° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 48° / 63° 2.6 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. 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 (+4.9 °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 10:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Playa Gorda
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:20 am
- Full dark 6:56 pm
- Civil dawn 6:53 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:39 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:17 pm
- Full dark 6:56 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,948 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa Gorda
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:16–3:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:48–3:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:46–10:46 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:45–7:45 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 Playa Gorda
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Moll de Navarra 2.7 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Port esportiu de Tarragona 1.5 mi
- Waitan Port 6.5 mi
- Port de Torredembarra 6.6 mi
- Port de Tarragona 3.3 mi
- Sports Pamies 1.5 mi
- Tackle shop 4.3 mi
- Fuel dock 6.6 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 1,250 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep440 ft
- 33 ft deep1,250 ft
- 66 ft deep0.45 mi
- 164 ft deep2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 8.5 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,250 ft and 66 ft at 0.45 mi from shore.
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
Aragon Lighthouse 2.5 mi southwest
- Tower height
- 49 ft
- Built
- 1923
Other lighthouses nearby: Far de la Banya (3.4 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Playa GordaTides nearby
- Tarragona1.6 mi
- Altafulla5.3 mi
- La Pineda5.8 mi
- Torredembarra6.6 mi
- Salou7.6 mi
- Creixell9.1 mi
- Roda de Barà11 mi
- Cambrils12 mi
- Comarruga14 mi
- Calafell16 mi
Playa Gorda at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 41.119° N, 1.276° E.
- It is 1.6 mi east of Tarragona, the main place in Tarragona. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Tarragona.
- In Tarragona, 1.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 130 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa El Milagro (1.0 mi), Playa Milagros (1.1 mi), Marina Port Tarraco (1.7 mi), Platja Llarga (1.8 mi).
Questions about Playa GordaQuestions
Where is Playa Gorda?
In Tarragona, 1.6 mi from the center, Tarragona (Spain). The shore faces south.
What amenities does Playa Gorda have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard, restrooms, showers, parking and no dogs. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Playa Gorda?
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 Playa Gorda?
At 5:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa Gorda?
At 7:22 am. First light comes at 6:21 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 1:16–3:16 am, Minor 9:46–10:46 am, Major 1:48–3:48 pm, Minor 6:45–7:45 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Playa Gorda?
Overcast, from 65 °F to 74 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (13 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa Gorda?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the south. The water is 71.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa Gorda?
The best time to visit Playa Gorda is from June to August: highs of 79 °F to 84 °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).