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Tucacas today: waves, weather and sun

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (GMT-4) Wed, Oct 28 · GMT-4 C · No station nearby

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Tucacas the sun rises at 6:24 am and sets at 6:10 pm: 11 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:07 am to 3:07 am and from 1:39 pm to 3:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph). Overcast, 81 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Tucacas today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 1:40–3:40 pm Also 5:40–6:30 pm and 1:10–3:10 am
  • Major period 1:39–3:39 pm
  • Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
  • 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 and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period.

Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, yellowtail snapper, lane snapper and mutton snapper. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Tucacas, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days

Beach

Beach day in Tucacas

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

1 good hour
5
Fair beach day · 5 out of 10 1:00–6:00 pm
  • Sun and clouds
  • Onshore breeze (6 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
  • Water at 86 °F (very warm)
  • Feels like 101 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
  • Rain (0.02 in)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft

    1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 85 °F

    Very warm: barely refreshing.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50

    Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 6 mph

    Onshore breeze (6 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Tucacas, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with intense heat, rain 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 Tucacas

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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

Tides in Tucacas

Tides in Tucacas: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Tucacas, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Chichiriviche · 10 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Tucacas

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.6 ft · 5.6 s from the east-northeast (64°)
Swell 1.4 ft · 4.6 s from the east-northeast
Current 0.5 mph toward the WSW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.8 ft
  • Significant1.6 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 4 mph ENE · gusts 10
Offshore (5.8 mi ESE)Offshore 8 mph E · gusts 12

Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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.

Cross-onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.6 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now85.3 °F
Today 84.4–86.0 °F air: 76 / 89 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 84.2 °F measured 0.8 mi away

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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °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

Surf in Tucacas today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
1
Poor · 1 out of 10 9:00 am–1:00 pm 1.1–1.7 ft Also 2:00–6:00 pm
  • 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
  • 1.5 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
Surf at the shore 1.1–1.7 ft average – sets
Swell 1.5 ft 5 s · ENE · 8 kJ
Wind 2 mph ESE · calm
Water and wetsuit 84.4 °F Boardshorts
  • Light: First light 6:02 am · sunrise 6:24 am · sunset 6:10 pm · last light 6:32 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 84.4 °F–86.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
  • Energy: 8 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Tucacas today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:20 am–12:20 pm
  • 1.5 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
  • Almost no wind
  • 0.3 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.5 ft 5 s · from the ENE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 84.4 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.3 mph toward the SW
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.32 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 84.4–86.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:32 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:32 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Tucacas, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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Weather

Weather in Tucacas

14-day weather

Now in Tucacas

Now 81 °F Overcast · feels like 92 °F · 76 / 89 °F
Low / high
76 / 89 °F
Rain
0.11 in · 76%
Clouds
99%
Humidity
90%
Dew pointDew point
78 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Good · 20
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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 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

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky OvercastLight drizzleOvercastDrizzleLight drizzleLight drizzleOvercastOvercast
Temperature 78°78°77°78°86°88°82°80°
Wind (mph) 1 WNW1 NE2 NNW1 NNE4 ESE6 E5 ENE3 NE
Gusts 43481316136
Waves 1.4 ft1.4 ft1.5 ft1.6 ft1.6 ft1.6 ft1.6 ft1.7 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.01 in0.00 in0.02 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 6:00 pm 82° 5 ENE 1.6 ft
  • 9:00 pm 80° 3 NE 1.7 ft
  • 12:00 am 79° 2 E 2.0 ft
  • 3:00 am 78° 0 W 2.0 ft
  • 6:00 am 78° 1 E 2.1 ft
  • 9:00 am 84° 2 ESE 2.2 ft
  • 12:00 pm 90° 5 E 2.2 ft
  • 3:00 pm 88° 8 ENE 2.3 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Drizzle 76 / 89 °F 6 mph ENE 1.9 ft
Thu 29 Light showers 76 / 90 °F 9 mph E 2.5 ft
Fri 30 Light showers 76 / 87 °F 7 mph ENE 2.6 ft
Sat 31 Showers 76 / 86 °F 7 mph E 2.4 ft
Sun 1 Drizzle 77 / 88 °F 9 mph ENE 2.4 ft
Mon 2 Light showers 77 / 89 °F 6 mph E 2.4 ft
Tue 3 Drizzle 76 / 82 °F 4 mph WNW 2.2 ft
Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 76 / 80 °F 3 mph WSW 1.6 ft
Thu 5 Drizzle 76 / 89 °F 5 mph NE 1.4 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 76 / 86 °F 4 mph ENE 1.6 ft
Sat 7 Drizzle 74 / 87 °F 8 mph ENE 2.1 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 75 / 88 °F 9 mph E 2.6 ft
Mon 9 Light drizzle 76 / 88 °F 7 mph E 3.0 ft
Tue 10 Light drizzle 77 / 88 °F 8 mph E 2.9 ft
  • Thu 29 Light showers 76° / 90° 2.5 ft
  • Fri 30 Light showers 76° / 87° 2.6 ft
  • Sat 31 Showers 76° / 86° 2.4 ft
  • Sun 1 Drizzle 77° / 88° 2.4 ft
  • Mon 2 Light showers 77° / 89° 2.4 ft
  • Tue 3 Drizzle 76° / 82° 2.2 ft
  • Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 76° / 80° 1.6 ft
See all 14 days →

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 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, normal highs for late October (89 °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).

Sun

The sun in Tucacas

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:24 am in the ESE (103°)ESE
Sets 6:10 pm in the WSW (257°)WSW
  • First light 5:37 am
  • Full dark 6:57 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:02 am
  • Civil dusk 6:32 pm
  • Solar noon 12:17 pm (66° high)
  • Daylight 11 h 46 min (−1 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
  • Full dark 6:57 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:24–6:53 am
Evening golden hour5:41–6:10 pm
Tucacas

Today the sun is 92,355,225 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Tucacas

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 91% 91% illuminated · 18.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 am
Rises 8:32 pm in the ENE (62°)ENE
Sets 9:50 am tomorrow · in the WNW (298°) · set at 8:45 am
Transit 2:07 am overhead
Visible 13 h 18 min from 8:32 pm to 9:50 am

Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:07–3:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:39–3:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 8:15–9:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 8:02–9:02 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.

Place

Where to fish in Tucacas

All places in Falcón →

Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Shallow, gradual

Shallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.

From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Tucacas) out to sea, heading east.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.85 mi
  • 33 ft deep1.4 mi
  • 66 ft deep2.8 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. About 6.6 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
  • Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
  • Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.4 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: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.

Tides near TucacasTides nearby

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Tucacas at a glance

  • Town or city of about 34,407 people. Coordinates: 10.790° N, 68.326° W.
  • It is 141 mi southeast of Punto Fijo, the main place in Falcón. The sun rises 8 min earlier and sets 7 min earlier than in Punto Fijo.
  • Its coast faces east.

Questions about TucacasQuestions

What time is sunset today in Tucacas?

At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tucacas?

At 6:24 am. First light comes at 5:37 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 1:07–3:07 am, Minor 8:15–9:15 am, Major 1:39–3:39 pm, Minor 8:02–9:02 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Tucacas?

Drizzle, from 76 °F to 89 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph) and a 76% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Tucacas?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the east-northeast. The water is 85.3 °F.

When is the best time to visit Tucacas?

The best time to visit Tucacas is from January to March: highs of 86 °F to 87 °F, about 2 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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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