When should you surf Playa Carmen today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 17h with a 43/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Playa Carmen surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Playa Carmen (Golfo De Nicoya).
Best score today
795h
Now
4510:00
Waves
1.4 m
14 s
Wind
6 km/h
Side-onshore · NW
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00
range 1.8 m
Light
05:28 → 17:23
Best windows today
5h79/100
1.3 m · 13 s · 7 km/h
6h79/100
1.3 m · 13 s · 7 km/h
7h79/100
1.3 m · 13 s · 10 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 1 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 56 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 90 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 79 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 21 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 11 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 21 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 12 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.3 m · 14 s | 11 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 21 | 1.3 m · 14 s | 8 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 43 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 5 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 74 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 74 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 53 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 1 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 85 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 2 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 85 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 3 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 85 | 1.4 m · 14 s | 5 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Playa Carmen today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 05:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Playa Carmen suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Playa Carmen.