Catia La Mar tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 3:19 pm (2.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 3.2 ft · 83 °F slight · 6.1 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 77 °F from the SSW, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 6:19 am–6:05 pm 11 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:31 pm
- Best time to dive 2:40–3:50 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Catia La Mar there is high tide at 3:19 pm (2.1 ft). Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:19 pm. The sun rises at 6:19 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 11 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:05 am to 4:05 am and from 2:38 pm to 4:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 77 °F.
Fishing in Catia La Mar today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:19 pm, coefficient 109
- Major period 2:38–4:38 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 3:19 pm high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 12:00 am to 12:40 am, with the 11:42 pm low tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, yellowtail snapper, lane snapper and mutton snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Catia La Mar
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 108 °F: extreme heat: stay out of the midday sun
- Rain (0.15 in)
- Swim with care: 3.4 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.4 ft
3.4 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °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 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
High tide at 3:19 pm. Coefficient 109 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Catia La Mar
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- Playa Balneario de Catia La Mar 0.4 mi · W
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Playa Puerto Viejo 0.4 mi · NE
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Playa La Zorra 1.0 mi · SW
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
- Playa Marina Grande 1.5 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Parking
- Playa Vasito 1.7 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Parking
- Playa Caleta 1.9 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Playa Los Niños 2.0 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Playa Candilejas 2.4 mi · E
- Lifeguard
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 Catia La Mar
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 3:19 pm 2.1 ft · coef. 109
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 14 h 7 min to high tide at 3:19 pm.
Tide coefficient 109 for the 3:19 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.4 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 28 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 29 (0.0 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 come on October 29 (coefficient 109, 0.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 23, 0.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:19 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 3:19 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 109 | 84% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:19 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 106 | 74% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:42 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:19 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 1:22 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:04 pm · 2.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 98 | 63% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:19 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 2:03 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 5:58 pm · 2.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 84 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:20 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 2:40 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 6:54 pm · 1.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:20 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 3:11 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:32 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 2:41 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 7:55 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 50 | 31% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:15 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 6:20 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 3:32 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:17 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 4:50 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 9:03 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 33 | 21% | Major periods 7:38 am · 8:00 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
Catia La Mar has no station of its own, so we use the tide at La Guaira (TICON-4), 6.8 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 Catia La Mar
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 Friday 30: 3.7 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 1:11 am (local time).
Surf in Catia La Mar today
Surf today
Poor- 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.1 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 3:19 pm)
- Light: First light 5:57 am · sunrise 6:19 am · sunset 6:05 pm · last light 6:26 pm
- Tide: high 3:19 pm (2.1 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 82.9 °F–84.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 40 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has a good size and 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 Catia La Mar today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (3:19 pm): little current from 3:04 pm to 3:34 pm
- 3.1 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.7 mph current toward the east (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 11:42 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am) and high tide 3:19 pm (3:04–3:34 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 5 s) and rain (0.28 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.9–84.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:31 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 3:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide 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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Weather in Catia La Mar
Now in Catia La Mar
- Low / high
- 74 / 93 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 88%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 79° | 75° | 77° | 87° | 93° | 89° | 83° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SSW | 4 SSW | 5 S | 4 S | 0 SE | 2 NNW | 1 WNW | 2 SSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 75° 4 SSW 3.2 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 5 S 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 87° 4 S 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 93° 0 SE 3.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 89° 2 NNW 3.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 1 WNW 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 2 SSW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 4 SSW 3.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 93 °F | 5 mph SSW | 3.5 ft | 3:19 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 89 °F | 7 mph S | 3.7 ft | 4:12 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 92 °F | 5 mph SW | 2.9 ft | 5:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 90 °F | 4 mph SW | 3.0 ft | 5:58 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 90 °F | 4 mph S | 2.8 ft | 6:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 92 °F | 4 mph S | 2.1 ft | 11:32 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 85 °F | 3 mph WSW | 1.7 ft | 10:17 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 85 °F | 4 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 10:35 am · 10:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 86 °F | 3 mph S | 2.5 ft | 11:04 am | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 4 mph WSW | 3.3 ft | 11:37 am | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 89 °F | 4 mph SSW | 4.3 ft | 12:12 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 93 °F | 4 mph SSW | 4.5 ft | 12:50 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 92 °F | 5 mph S | 4.8 ft | 1:29 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 78 / 92 °F | 5 mph S | 4.9 ft | 2:09 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 76° / 92° 2.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 74° / 90° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 76° / 90° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 74° / 92° 2.1 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 75° / 85° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 74° / 85° 1.6 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 and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °F; normal high: 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 1:11 am (local time).
The sun in Catia La Mar
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:32 am
- Full dark 6:51 pm
- Civil dawn 5:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:12 pm (66° high)
- Daylight 11 h 46 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 6:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,055 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Catia La Mar
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:05–4:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:14–10:14 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:01–10:01 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Catia La Mar
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 750 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Catia La Mar) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep430 ft
- 33 ft deep750 ft
- 66 ft deep0.25 mi
- 164 ft deep0.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 11 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 750 ft and 66 ft at 0.25 mi 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
La Guaira 6.1 mi east
- Light
- A long white flash every 15.5 s · LFl W 15.5s
- Range
- 25 nautical miles (29 mi)
- Tower height
- 82 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Catia La MarTides nearby
- Las Tunitas2.6 mi
- Puerto Picure3.3 mi
- Maiquetía5.2 mi
- La Salinas6.0 mi
- La Guaira6.8 mi
- El Sapo8.3 mi
- Cariaco8.5 mi
- Uricagua8.8 mi
- Manzanillo9.2 mi
- Caraballeda12 mi
Catia La Mar at a glance
- Town or city of about 106,822 people. Coordinates: 10.605° N, 67.032° W.
- It is 6.8 mi west of La Guaira, the main place in Vargas. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in La Guaira.
- The nearest tide station, La Guaira, is 6.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Puerto Viejo Marina (0.5 mi), Catamare Marina (0.9 mi).
Questions about Catia La MarQuestions
What time is high tide today in Catia La Mar?
Today in Catia La Mar there is high tide at 3:19 pm (2.1 ft). Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in Catia La Mar?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Catia La Mar?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:32 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:05–4:05 am, Minor 9:14–10:14 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 9:01–10:01 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Catia La Mar?
Heavy drizzle, from 74 °F to 93 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 88% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Catia La Mar?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.2 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the northeast. The water is 83.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Catia La Mar?
The best time to visit Catia La Mar is from January to March: highs of 86 °F to 87 °F, about 3 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: La Guaira 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).