Santa Cruz de los Taques tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 2:03 am (-1.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–3:00 am average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 86 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 82 °F from the E, gusts 23 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 3:00–6:38 pm
- Sun 6:33 am–6:17 pm 11 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:38 pm
Today in Santa Cruz de los Taques there are high tides at 8:49 am (0.4 ft) and 6:03 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 1:08 am and 11:59 am. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:03 am. The sun rises at 6:33 am and sets at 6:17 pm: 11 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:15 am to 3:15 am and from 1:47 pm to 3:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph). Partly cloudy, 82 °F.
Fishing in Santa Cruz de los Taques today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:08 am
- Major period 1:15–3:15 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 am to 2:10 am, combines the 1:08 am low tide and a major period. Also good from 8:20 am to 9:20 am, with the 8:49 am high tide and moonset. Also worth a try from 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 6:03 pm high tide and sunset, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, great barracuda, lane snapper and gag grouper. What you can catch
Beach day in Santa Cruz de los Taques
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 11:59 am: more sand
- Feels like 100 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 1:08 am
Low tide at 1:08 am and 11:59 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:49 am and 6:03 pm.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings a calm sea, water at 86 °F and low tide at 11:59 am, though with intense heat, rain, light offshore wind and very high UV.
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 Santa Cruz de los Taques
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Tides in Santa Cruz de los Taques
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:08 am -1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:49 am 0.4 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 11:59 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:03 pm 0.9 ft · coef. 77
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 24 min to low tide at 2:03 am.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 8:49 am high tide and 77 for the 6:03 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.9 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 December 23 (1.1 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-1.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 5 to 8 (coefficient 87, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 16 to 20 (coefficient 50, 1.3 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 | 6:33 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 1:08 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 8:49 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 11:59 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:03 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 77 | 91% | Major periods 1:15 am · 1:47 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:33 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 2:03 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 9:56 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 1:08 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:59 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 2:19 am · 2:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:33 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 3:00 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 10:54 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 2:28 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:02 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:33 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 3:56 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 3:56 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 83 | 63% | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 12:24 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 5:21 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 85 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 5:41 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 1:02 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:37 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:47 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 87 | 41% | Major periods 6:17 am · 6:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 6:29 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 1:36 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:43 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 87 | 31% | Major periods 7:05 am · 7:29 pm | Low |
▲ 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
Santa Cruz de los Taques has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global EOT20 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 5.1 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: Hart-Davis et al. (2021), EOT20 global empirical ocean tide model, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/79489, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Santa Cruz de los Taques
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-northeast (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 84.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.9 °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 8:40 pm (local time).
Surf in Santa Cruz de los Taques today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:49 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:11 am · sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 6:17 pm · last light 6:39 pm
- Tide: low 1:08 am (-1.1 ft), high 8:49 am (0.4 ft), low 11:59 am (0.2 ft) and high 6:03 pm (0.9 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 85.1 °F–86.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 6 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:11 am to 10:00 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 Santa Cruz de los Taques today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:59 am): little current from 10:30 am to 12:50 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 8 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:08 am (12:50–1:30 am), high tide 8:49 am (8:10–10:10 am), low tide 11:59 am (10:30 am–12:50 pm) and high tide 6:03 pm (5:30–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.41 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.1–86.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 7:50 am to 10:30 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind, though with 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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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.
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Weather in Santa Cruz de los Taques
Now in Santa Cruz de los Taques
- Low / high
- 78 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.20 in · 60%
- Clouds
- 50%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 78 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 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 | Light showers | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 79° | 78° | 78° | 83° | 89° | 89° | 84° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 E | 3 ENE | 7 ESE | 8 ESE | 10 E | 13 ENE | 14 E | 13 E |
| Gusts | 5 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.06 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 82° 13 E 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 13 E 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 81° 12 E 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 81° 13 E 1.5 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 15 E 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 90° 16 E 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 89° 18 E 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 85° 19 E 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 78 / 90 °F | 14 mph E | 1.6 ft | 8:49 am · 6:03 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 80 / 90 °F | 19 mph E | 2.6 ft | 9:56 am · 6:59 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 89 °F | 17 mph E | 2.2 ft | 10:54 am · 8:02 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 80 / 89 °F | 17 mph E | 1.9 ft | 11:42 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 80 / 89 °F | 16 mph E | 1.8 ft | 12:24 pm · 10:29 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 89 °F | 11 mph E | 1.3 ft | 1:02 pm · 11:47 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 89 °F | 9 mph E | 0.9 ft | 1:36 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 86 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.6 ft | 1:06 am · 2:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 88 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.6 ft | 2:24 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 89 °F | 8 mph E | 0.5 ft | 3:39 am · 3:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 79 / 90 °F | 13 mph E | 0.8 ft | 4:52 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 90 °F | 17 mph E | 1.4 ft | 6:01 am · 4:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 81 / 91 °F | 17 mph E | 1.5 ft | 7:09 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 81 / 92 °F | 19 mph E | 1.7 ft | 8:14 am · 5:04 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 80° / 90° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 80° / 89° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 80° / 89° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 80° / 89° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 77° / 89° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 78° / 89° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 78° / 86° 0.6 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. 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 (−1.9 °F; normal high: 92 °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 8:40 pm (local time).
The sun in Santa Cruz de los Taques
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:46 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:11 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:25 pm (65° high)
- Daylight 11 h 44 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:48 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,094 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Santa Cruz de los Taques
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:15–3:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:47–3:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:25–9:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:08–9:08 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 Santa Cruz de los Taques
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Santa Cruz de los Taques.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.5 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Santa Cruz de los Taques) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deep1.5 mi
- 66 ft deep2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.2 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.5 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Santa Cruz de los TaquesTides nearby
- Amuay3.5 mi
- Judibana6.6 mi
- Las Piedras7.7 mi
- Punto Fijo9.9 mi
- Punta Cardón12 mi
- La Punta15 mi
- La Esperanza16 mi
- Guaimu20 mi
- Adícora31 mi
- Ceru Colorado48 mi
Santa Cruz de los Taques at a glance
- Town or city of about 25,047 people. Coordinates: 11.824° N, 70.256° W.
- It is 9.9 mi northwest of Punto Fijo, the main place in Falcón. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Punto Fijo.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Santa Cruz de los TaquesQuestions
What time is high tide today in Santa Cruz de los Taques?
Today in Santa Cruz de los Taques there are high tides at 8:49 am (0.4 ft) and 6:03 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 1:08 am and 11:59 am. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Santa Cruz de los Taques?
At 6:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Santa Cruz de los Taques?
At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:46 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 1:15–3:15 am, Minor 8:25–9:25 am, Major 1:47–3:47 pm, Minor 8:08–9:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Santa Cruz de los Taques?
Light showers, from 78 °F to 90 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph) and a 60% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Santa Cruz de los Taques?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the northeast. The water is 86.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de los Taques?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de los Taques is from January to March: highs of 88 °F to 89 °F, about 2 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 EOT20 model (DGFI-TUM), licensed CC BY 4.0; 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).