Punta del Este tides today
- Tide now -0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 9:25 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 62 °F slight · 7.5 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 58 °F from the ESE, gusts 12 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 1.5–2.4 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun 5:42 am–7:06 pm 13 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 10:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:28 pm
Today in Punta del Este there are high tides at 8:42 am (0.7 ft) and 9:25 pm (0.3 ft) and low tides at 3:40 am and 4:44 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:25 pm. The sun rises at 5:42 am and sets at 7:06 pm: 13 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:11 am to 3:11 am and from 1:43 pm to 3:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph). Clear sky, 58 °F.
Fishing in Punta del Este today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:43–3:43 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: whitemouth croaker, gray triggerfish and red porgy. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Punta del Este, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Punta del Este
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–12:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
Punta del Este has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Punta del Este
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- Mansa Beach 0.8 mi · W
- Parking
- El Emir 1.1 mi · S
- Parking
- Playa de los Ingleses 1.6 mi · SW
- Parking
- La Brava 1.7 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Playa Puerto Jardín 2.2 mi · W
- Playa Honda 2.3 mi · W
- De la Boca 4.6 mi · NE
- Parking
- La Posta Del Cangrejo 4.8 mi · NE
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
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Tides in Punta del Este
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:40 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:42 am 0.7 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:44 pm -0.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:25 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 32 min to high tide at 9:25 pm.
In Punta del Este the astronomical tide is very small: about 1.4 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 May 18 (0.9 ft) and the lowest, on April 20 (-0.7 ft).
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:42 am · 7:06 pm | Low tide 3:40 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:42 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 4:44 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 9:25 pm · 0.3 ft | 92% | Major periods 1:11 am · 1:43 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 5:41 am · 7:07 pm | Low tide 4:30 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 9:32 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 5:36 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 10:09 pm · 0.3 ft | 84% | Major periods 2:15 am · 2:47 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:40 am · 7:08 pm | Low tide 5:21 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:24 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:28 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 10:54 pm · 0.3 ft | 75% | Major periods 3:19 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:38 am · 7:09 pm | Low tide 6:15 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:20 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 11:41 pm · 0.3 ft | 64% | Major periods 4:22 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:37 am · 7:10 pm | Low tide 7:12 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 12:15 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 8:15 pm · -0.3 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:20 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:36 am · 7:11 pm | High tide 12:32 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:16 pm · -0.2 ft | 42% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:35 am · 7:12 pm | High tide 1:28 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 9:39 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 2:23 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 10:33 pm · -0.1 ft | 31% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:25 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. 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 FES2022 station (AVISO/CNES), 1.3 mi from Punta del Este. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Punta del Este
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Friday 30: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 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 59.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.1 °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 6:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Punta del Este today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.0 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 5:15 am · sunrise 5:42 am · sunset 7:06 pm · last light 7:33 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 60.1 °F–61.7 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 29 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:15 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
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 Punta del Este today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.7 mph current toward the southeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.1–61.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:33 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 10:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with current.
In Punta del Este 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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- Santa Maria de Lujan 1.0 mi
- Labrador 2.3 mi
- Pegote IV 2.3 mi
- Ersi II 4.9 mi
- Ciudad de Santander 5.7 mi
- Yorkmoor 5.8 mi
- Josefina S 5.9 mi
- Snowgoose 6.1 mi
- Elpi 6.6 mi
- Uruguay 6.6 mi
- Wreck 1.0 mi
- Parque Nacional Isla e Islote de Lobos y su entorno sumergido 6.0 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 Punta del Este
Now in Punta del Este
- Low / high
- 48 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 24%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- Saharan dust
- No
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: −0.15 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 49° | 50° | 49° | 60° | 66° | 65° | 60° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 4 NE | 1 NE | 1 NNE | 5 SSW | 7 S | 6 SE | 5 ENE |
| Gusts | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 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 pm 60° 6 SE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 5 ENE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 5 NE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 4 NE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 5 NE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 5 NE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 3 NNE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 11 ESE 2.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 66 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 69 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 70 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 71 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 75 °F | 10 mph NE | 3.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 71 °F | 12 mph W | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 64 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 70 °F | 11 mph E | 5.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 72 °F | 9 mph NE | 5.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 68 °F | 12 mph SSE | 5.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 63 °F | 11 mph SSW | 3.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 68 °F | 6 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 70 °F | 10 mph W | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 77 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 48° / 69° 3.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 55° / 70° 3.9 ft
- Sat 31 Rain 53° / 71° 3.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 53° / 75° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 56° / 71° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 52° / 64° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 56° / 70° 5.9 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 rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.3 °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 6:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Punta del Este
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:43 am
- Full dark 8:05 pm
- Civil dawn 5:15 am
- Civil dusk 7:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 13 h 24 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:31 pm
- Full dark 8:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,133 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Punta del Este
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:11–3:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:43–3:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:32–7:32 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:58–10:58 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 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 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 Punta del Este
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle La Pastora 0.5 mi
- Muelle de Mailhos 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Puerto Punta del Este 1.3 mi
- Pro Fishing Maldonado 0.3 mi
- Pescadería San Francisco 4.2 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 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Punta del Este) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep1.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 mi): 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. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.2 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
Faro de Punta del Este 1.8 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 8 s · Fl W 8s
- Range
- 21 nautical miles (24 mi)
- Light height
- 144 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 82 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Faro Isla de Lobos (6.0 mi southeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Punta del EsteTides nearby
All places in Maldonado, A to Z (31) →Punta del Este at a glance
- Town or city of about 9,277 people. Coordinates: 34.947° S, 54.934° W.
- It is 3.5 mi south of Maldonado, the main place in Maldonado. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Maldonado.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 0.9 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Brava Beach (0.7 mi), Mansa Beach (0.8 mi), San Rafael Beach (1.5 mi), Playa de los Ingleses (1.6 mi).
Questions about Punta del EsteQuestions
What time is sunset today in Punta del Este?
At 7:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Punta del Este?
At 5:41 am. First light comes at 4:42 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 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 1:11–3:11 am, Minor 6:32–7:32 am, Major 1:43–3:43 pm, Minor 9:58–10:58 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Punta del Este?
Light drizzle, from 48 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph) and a 24% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Punta del Este?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 7.5 s from the southeast. The water is 61.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Punta del Este?
The best time to visit Punta del Este is from November to March: highs of 72 °F to 79 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 8 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).