San Rafael today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 5:50–6:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 90 °F smooth · 4.6 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 84 °F from the NE, gusts 17 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:38 am–6:24 pm 11 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:46 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.81 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in San Rafael the sun rises at 6:38 am and sets at 6:24 pm: 11 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:21 am to 3:21 am and from 1:53 pm to 3:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 84 °F.
Fishing in San Rafael today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:53–3:53 pm
- Steady pressure (29.80 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:50 pm to 6:50 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:20 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, greater amberjack and gray triggerfish. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for San Rafael, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in San Rafael
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 90 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
- Feels like 99 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 89 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for San Rafael, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 90 °F, though with clouds and intense heat.
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 San Rafael
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of San Rafael.
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Webcams near San Rafael
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Tides in San Rafael
Tides in San Rafael: not available yet
There is no tide station near San Rafael, 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 Puerto Cardoncito · 11 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at San Rafael
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Friday 30: 1.4 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.3 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 87.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 5:53 pm (local time).
Diving in San Rafael today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.78 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 87.3–89.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:45 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for San Rafael, 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.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Fortuna 6.5 mi
- Atlas 6.6 mi
- Rusell 8.2 mi
- Bremen 8.4 mi
- Imberanto 8.7 mi
- Don Alberto 8.7 mi
- Petro Avila 10 mi
- El Exportador 10 mi
- El Cumanes 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 San Rafael
Now in San Rafael
- Low / high
- 76 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.20 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 77%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 38
- 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: −0.07 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 | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 80° | 78° | 76° | 80° | 86° | 86° | 84° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 N | 2 NNW | 6 W | 0 S | 4 E | 6 ENE | 6 NE | 6 ENE |
| Gusts | 12 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in |
- 6:00 pm 84° 6 NE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 6 ENE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 3 NE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 5 W 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 5 WSW 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 3 SSE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 6 E 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 8 NE 0.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 87 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 88 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 86 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 87 °F | 7 mph N | 1.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 88 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 88 °F | 6 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 86 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 87 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph N | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 87 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 88 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 87 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 88 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.3 ft |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 76° / 88° 1.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 78° / 86° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Showers 76° / 87° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 75° / 88° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 76° / 88° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 76° / 86° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 75° / 87° 0.5 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.7 °F; normal high: 91 °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 5:53 pm (local time).
The sun in San Rafael
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 6:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:45 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (66° high)
- Daylight 11 h 46 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:55 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,994 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in San Rafael
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:21–3:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:29–9:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:16–9:16 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 San Rafael
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near San RafaelTides nearby
All places in Zulia, A to Z (37) →San Rafael at a glance
- Town or city of about 55,810 people. Coordinates: 10.962° N, 71.730° W.
- It is 24 mi north of Maracaibo, the main place in Zulia. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Maracaibo.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Los Villalobos (2.3 mi).
Questions about San RafaelQuestions
What time is sunset today in San Rafael?
At 6:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in San Rafael?
At 6:38 am. First light comes at 5:51 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 1:21–3:21 am, Minor 8:29–9:29 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 8:16–9:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in San Rafael?
Drizzle, from 76 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in San Rafael?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the northeast. The water is 89.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit San Rafael?
The best time to visit San Rafael is from January to March: highs of 89 °F to 91 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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).