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Conditions today

North coast
Likely choppy
East coast
Likely choppy
South coast
Likely smooth
West coast
Likely smooth
  • 76°F mostly clear
  • 14 mph SW
  • 2.6 ft N
  • High tide 8:09 am
  • Rip current risk Moderate
  • Rain 1.63 in expected, next 48 hours

Heavy rain expected. Runoff can cloud the water and make some roads and beach access worse. See the “After rain” notes on each beach page.

Offshore wind: the water near shore can look flat, but that wind can push floats, kayaks, paddleboards and tired swimmers away from the beach.

Sources and times
  • Weather and wind: National Weather Service, 4:00 am
  • Waves: Waves about 2.6 ft from the north (NOAA buoy 41056, 2:10 am)
  • Tides: NOAA tide predictions, Esperanza. Next high 8:09 am (0.9 ft). Next low 11:59 pm (0.1 ft)
  • Rip current risk: National Weather Service surf zone forecast, issued 3:55 am. Surf height around 4 feet (full bulletin)
  • Rain: National Weather Service forecast, 3:33 am. A forecast, not a measurement of rain that has fallen.

Descriptions of the water, not a safety rating. Conditions change quickly, so judge the water yourself before you go in.

Newest reading 4:00 am

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26 beaches

Punta Galindez

The Refuge

A small refuge beach with a sandy center, rocky edges, and opportunities to snorkel when the sea is calm.

Sun Bay Beach

Esperanza

Sun Bay’s long stretch of sand and swaying palms make it a favorite for an easygoing beach day close to Esperanza.