Bocas del Dragón fishing today
- Best time tomorrow 5:40–6:30 am good day · 7/10
- Tide now 3.8 ft ↓ falling · low 12:03 am (0.9 ft)
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 83 °F slight · 6.1 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 81 °F from the E, gusts 14 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:58 am–5:44 pm 11 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:05 pm
- Coefficient 94 spring tides · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 12:40–2:40 am today's activity: medium
Today in Bocas del Dragón there are high tides at 5:37 am (3.8 ft) and 5:12 pm (4.4 ft) and low tide at 11:05 am. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:03 am. The sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 5:44 pm: 11 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:40 am to 2:40 am and from 1:11 pm to 3:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (8 mph). Light drizzle, 81 °F.
Fishing in Bocas del Dragón today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:12 pm, coefficient 92
- Sunset at 5:44 pm, golden hour from 5:15 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 5:12 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:40 am to 6:30 am, with the 5:37 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, gray snapper, common snook and permit. What you can catch
About Bocas del DragónThe inlet
8.0 mi from La Retraite. Tides, weather and sun in La Retraite →
Currents in an inlet can be very strong on the incoming and outgoing tide: take care fishing from the jetties.
Data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata: some may be missing or out of date. Check the rules and hours on site. Wikipedia · See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beach day in Bocas del Dragón
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:05 am
Low tide at 11:05 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:37 am and 5:12 pm. Coefficient 94 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 83 °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
Beaches near Bocas del Dragón
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Bocas del Dragón.
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Tides in Bocas del Dragón
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:37 am 3.8 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 11:05 am 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:12 pm 4.4 ft · coef. 92
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 54 min to low tide at 12:03 am.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 5:37 am high tide and 92 for the 5:12 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 27 (4.5 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (0.1 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 96, 3.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 30, 1.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:58 am · 5:44 pm | High tide 5:37 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 11:05 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 4.4 ft | — | Coef. 94 | 91% | Major periods 12:40 am · 1:11 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:58 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 12:03 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 6:28 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 11:52 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 6:00 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 88 | 84% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 12:55 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 7:25 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 6:54 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:58 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 1:53 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:28 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 1:44 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:58 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 63% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:58 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 2:56 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 9:38 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 2:56 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:59 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 4:04 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:49 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 4:16 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 10:33 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 53 | 41% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 5:39 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:52 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 59 | 31% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:54 pm | Low |
▲ 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
Bocas del Dragón has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Port of Spain (TICON-4), 18 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Bocas del Dragón
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.8 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
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 7:09 pm (local time).
Surf in Bocas del Dragón today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.9 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 7 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:05 am)
- Light: First light 5:36 am · sunrise 5:58 am · sunset 5:44 pm · last light 6:06 pm
- Tide: high 5:37 am (3.8 ft), low 11:05 am (1.9 ft) and high 5:12 pm (4.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 82.8 °F–84.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 18 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, though with a short-period swell and onshore wind.
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 Bocas del Dragón today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.4 ft swell at 7 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 1.3 mph current toward the north, strong (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:37 am (5:10–6:00 am), low tide 11:05 am (10:40–11:30 am), high tide 5:12 pm (4:50–5:40 pm) and low tide 12:03 am (11:40 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.8–84.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:06 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 10:30 am, combines light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm, with light wind and the sun high, though with tidal current and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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- W L Eunica II 7.6 mi
- Lady Kay M 8.6 mi
- United Venture 9.1 mi
- Vasillia Express 9.4 mi
- Adventurer 1 9.5 mi
- Mathura 11 mi
- MV Treasure Queen II 11 mi
- Hopper 212 12 mi
- Wreck 8.6 mi
- Wreck 9.0 mi
- Wreck 9.3 mi
- The Dive Tribe Ltd 11 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 Bocas del Dragón
Now in Bocas del Dragón
- Low / high
- 81 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.21 in · 91%
- Clouds
- 30%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 83° | 83° | 83° | 85° | 85° | 84° | 82° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 E | 11 ENE | 14 ENE | 13 ENE | 9 ENE | 8 ENE | 10 E | 7 E |
| Gusts | 11 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 13 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 81° 7 E 2.7 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 11 ENE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 82° 14 ENE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 81° 12 E 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 10 ESE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 9 ESE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 9 E 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 85° 9 E 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 81 / 86 °F | 14 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 5:37 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 79 / 86 °F | 13 mph E | 2.6 ft | 6:28 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 85 °F | 12 mph E | 2.4 ft | 7:25 am · 6:54 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 82 / 84 °F | 14 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 8:28 am · 7:58 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 81 / 83 °F | 13 mph E | 2.4 ft | 9:38 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 80 / 84 °F | 11 mph E | 2.1 ft | 10:49 am · 10:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 82 / 83 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 11:52 am · 11:52 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 82 / 83 °F | 9 mph E | 1.8 ft | 12:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 81 / 83 °F | 9 mph E | 1.6 ft | 1:03 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 81 / 85 °F | 11 mph E | 2.8 ft | 2:02 am · 2:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 82 / 84 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 2:51 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 82 / 83 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 3:33 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 82 / 83 °F | 13 mph E | 2.7 ft | 4:12 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 82 / 84 °F | 11 mph E | 2.2 ft | 4:48 am · 4:11 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 79° / 86° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 80° / 85° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 82° / 84° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 81° / 83° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 80° / 84° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 82° / 83° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 82° / 83° 1.8 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.0 °F; normal high: 88 °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 7:09 pm (local time).
The sun in Bocas del Dragón
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:11 am
- Full dark 6:31 pm
- Civil dawn 5:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:06 pm
- Solar noon 11:51 am (66° high)
- Daylight 11 h 47 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 6:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,669 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bocas del Dragón
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:40–2:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:11–3:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:47–8:47 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:35–8:35 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 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 amNov 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 Bocas del Dragón
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 10 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 70 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep10 ft
- 33 ft deep10 ft
- 66 ft deep30 ft
- 164 ft deep70 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 415 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 10 ft and 66 ft at 30 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Chacachacare Lighthouse 1.5 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 26 nautical miles (30 mi)
- Light height
- 823 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
- Built
- 1897
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Bocas del DragónTides nearby
- Carenage12 mi
- Diego Martin14 mi
- Petit Valley15 mi
- Mucurapo16 mi
- Port of Spain18 mi
- Laventille19 mi
- Chaguanas27 mi
- Couva28 mi
- California29 mi
- Claxton Bay31 mi
Bocas del Dragón at a glance
- Inlet. Coordinates: 10.698° N, 61.775° W.
- It is 14 mi west of Diego Martin, the main place in Diego Martin Regional Corporation. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Diego Martin.
- 8.0 mi from La Retraite.
- The nearest tide station, Port of Spain, is 18 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Bocas del DragónQuestions
Where is Bocas del Dragón?
An inlet 8.0 mi from La Retraite, in Diego Martin Regional Corporation (Trinidad and Tobago). The coast faces east.
Can you fish at Bocas del Dragón?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Bocas del Dragón?
Today in Bocas del Dragón there are high tides at 5:37 am (3.8 ft) and 5:12 pm (4.4 ft) and low tide at 11:05 am. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Bocas del Dragón?
At 5:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bocas del Dragón?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 5:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 12:40–2:40 am, Minor 7:47–8:47 am, Major 1:11–3:11 pm, Minor 7:35–8:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bocas del Dragón?
Drizzle, from 81 °F to 86 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (8 mph) and a 91% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bocas del Dragón?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the northeast. The water is 83.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bocas del Dragón?
The best time to visit Bocas del Dragón is from February to April: highs of 85 °F to 87 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 7 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: Port of Spain 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).