Santa Rita tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 2:38 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:10–7:10 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day 8:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 91 °F calm (rippled) · 2.2 s from the north
- Wind · air 4 mph · 79 °F from the WSW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 6:37 am–6:23 pm 11 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:50 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Santa Rita there are high tides at 8:05 am (0.2 ft) and 8:51 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 2:38 am and 2:52 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:38 am. The sun rises at 6:37 am and sets at 6:23 pm: 11 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:24 am to 4:24 am and from 2:57 pm to 4:57 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 79 °F.
Fishing in Santa Rita today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Sunrise at 6:37 am
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 am to 7:10 am, combines sunrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, with moonset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:20 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
The tide barely moves in Santa Rita, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Santa Rita
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- Water at 90 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 91 °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 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
Santa Rita has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 90 °F.
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 Rita
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Santa Rita.
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Tides in Santa Rita
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 2:38 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:05 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 2:52 pm -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:51 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 13 min to low tide at 2:38 am.
In Santa Rita the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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 January 1 (0.2 ft) and the lowest, on July 10 (-0.3 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, Thu 29 | 6:37 am · 6:23 pm | Low tide 2:38 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:05 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 2:52 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:51 pm · 0.2 ft | 84% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:57 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:37 am · 6:23 pm | Low tide 3:43 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:06 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 3:59 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 9:52 pm · 0.2 ft | 74% | Major periods 3:29 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:37 am · 6:22 pm | Low tide 4:43 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:07 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 5:01 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:51 pm · 0.2 ft | 63% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:01 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:37 am · 6:22 pm | Low tide 5:37 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:07 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 5:57 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:47 pm · 0.2 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:37 am · 6:22 pm | Low tide 6:27 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:03 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · -0.2 ft | — | 41% | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:38 am · 6:21 pm | High tide 12:38 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:14 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:56 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:36 pm · -0.2 ft | 31% | Major periods 7:11 am · 7:34 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 6:38 am · 6:21 pm | High tide 1:21 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:57 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 1:42 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:22 pm · -0.2 ft | 21% | Major periods 7:56 am · 8:19 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), 1.5 mi from Santa Rita. 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 Santa Rita
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.3 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 0.3 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (calm (rippled)).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 5.4 °F less 2 days ago 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.7 °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 2:25 am (local time).
Surf in Santa Rita today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:15 am · sunrise 6:37 am · sunset 6:23 pm · last light 6:44 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 90.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has glassy water, 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 Rita today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.35 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 90.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:44 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:50 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.
In Santa Rita 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
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 Santa Rita
Now in Santa Rita
- Low / high
- 78 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.12 in · 93%
- Clouds
- 80%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 78 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 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 | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 79° | 78° | 83° | 88° | 89° | 85° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 0 NNW | 4 SW | 5 SSW | 6 S | 3 SE | 4 NE | 7 NE | 7 NE |
| Gusts | 7 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 79° 4 SW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 5 SSW 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 6 S 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 3 SE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 89° 4 NE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 85° 7 NE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 7 NE 0.2 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 5 NNE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 90 °F | 7 mph E | 0.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 88 °F | 7 mph E | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 88 °F | 8 mph E | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 88 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 88 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 86 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 85 °F | 4 mph NNW | 0.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 86 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 85 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 86 °F | 7 mph SSE | — | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 88 °F | 7 mph E | — | |
| Mon 9 | 79 / 87 °F | 8 mph E | — | |
| Tue 10 | 80 / 87 °F | 8 mph E | — | |
| Wed 11 | 79 / 89 °F | 7 mph ENE | — |
- Fri 30 Light showers 77° / 88° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Showers 78° / 88° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 77° / 88° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 77° / 88° 0.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 76° / 86° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 77° / 85° 0.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light showers 75° / 86° 0.1 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 2:25 am (local time).
The sun in Santa Rita
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:50 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:15 am
- Civil dusk 6:44 pm
- Solar noon 12:30 pm (66° high)
- Daylight 11 h 46 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:54 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,755 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Santa Rita
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:24–4:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:57–4:57 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:33–10:33 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:20–10:20 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 Santa Rita
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Santa Rita.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.65 mi from shore and 30 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.65 mi from Santa Rita) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.65 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.65 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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 Santa RitaTides nearby
- Maracaibo10.0 mi
- Cabimas10 mi
- Chiquinquirá11 mi
- Los Puertos de Altagracia12 mi
- Concepción15 mi
- Punta Gorda15 mi
- Santa Cruz de Mara21 mi
- Tía Juana22 mi
- Ciudad Ojeda27 mi
- Lagunillas33 mi
Santa Rita at a glance
- Town or city of about 31,810 people. Coordinates: 10.536° N, 71.511° W.
- It is 10.0 mi southeast of Maracaibo, the main place in Zulia. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Maracaibo.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.6 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Santa RitaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Santa Rita?
At 6:23 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Santa Rita?
At 6:37 am. First light comes at 5:50 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 2:24–4:24 am, Minor 9:33–10:33 am, Major 2:57–4:57 pm, Minor 9:20–10:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Santa Rita?
Light drizzle, from 78 °F to 90 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph) and a 93% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Santa Rita?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the north. The water is 90.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Santa Rita?
The best time to visit Santa Rita is from January to March: highs of 89 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 6 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).