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Puerto Pirámides tide times

Tide is currently falling — next low at 07:00

1.89 m
Next high · 13:00 GMT-3
Heights relative to MSL · 2026-05-07Coef. 94Solunar 4/5

Tide times at Puerto Pirámides on Thursday, 7 May 2026: first high tide at 00:00, first low tide at 07:00, second high tide at 13:00, second low tide at 19:00. Sunrise 08:13, sunset 18:13.

Next 24 hours at Puerto Pirámides

-1.8 m0.2 m2.3 mHeight (MSL)01:0005:0009:0013:0017:0021:007 May☀ Sunrise 08:13☾ Sunset 18:13L 07:00H 13:00L 19:00nowTime (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires)

Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid) — heights relative to MSL (not chart datum / LAT). Model-derived.

Model-derived from a global ocean grid. Useful indication; expect about ±45 minutes on average vs. a local harmonic gauge, individual stations vary widely. See /methodology for per-region detail. Not for navigation.

Sun, moon and conditions on Thu 07 May

Sunrise
08:13
Sunset
18:13
Moon
Waning gibbous
73% illuminated
Wind
17.4 m/s
251°
Swell
0.6 m
8 s period
Water temp
14.9 °C
Coefficient
94
Spring cycle

Conditions as of 01:00 local time. Refreshes daily.

Highs and lows next 7 days

Today

1.9m13:00
-1.3m07:00
Coef. 94

Fri

2.0m01:00
-0.7m08:00
Coef. 97

Sat

1.9m02:00
-0.8m09:00
Coef. 100

Sun

1.0m03:00
-1.0m08:00
Coef. 81

Mon

1.1m03:00
-1.1m10:00
Coef. 64

Tue

1.7m04:00
-0.8m12:00
Coef. 70

Wed

1.4m06:00
-1.5m00:00
Coef. 81
All extrema (7 days)
DayTypeTimeHeightCoef.
Thu 07 MayLow07:00-1.3m94
High13:001.9m
Low19:00-1.5m
Fri 08 MayHigh01:002.0m97
Low08:00-0.7m
High13:002.7m
Low20:00-0.8m
Sat 09 MayHigh02:001.9m100
Low09:00-0.8m
High14:001.4m
Low20:00-1.7m
Sun 10 MayHigh03:001.0m81
Low08:00-1.0m
High15:001.7m
Low22:00-1.2m
Mon 11 MayHigh03:001.1m64
Low10:00-1.1m
High16:001.2m
Low22:00-0.9m
Tue 12 MayHigh04:001.7m70
Low12:00-0.8m
High17:001.2m
Wed 13 MayLow00:00-1.5m81
High06:001.4m
Low12:00-1.2m
High18:001.4m
Low20:000.7m

Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid) — heights relative to MSL (not chart datum / LAT). Model-derived. · Not for navigation.

Today's solunar windows

The angler tradition for major/minor fishing windows: major ≈3-hour windows around moon transit and opposition; minor ≈2-hour windows around moonrise and moonset. Times are America/Argentina/Buenos Aires local. Folk tradition, not a scientific forecast.

Major
04:09-07:09
16:33-19:33
Minor
20:34-22:34
12:35-14:35
7-day window outlook
  • Thu
    2 M / 2 m
  • Fri
    2 M / 2 m
  • Sat
    2 M / 2 m
  • Sun
    2 M / 2 m
  • Mon
    1 M / 2 m
  • Tue
    2 M / 2 m
  • Wed
    2 M / 2 m

Cycle dates near Puerto Pirámides

Next spring tide on Fri 08 May (range 3.6m). Next neap on Sun 10 May.

Spring tides cluster around new and full moons (biggest swings). Neap tides land on quarter moons (smallest swings). See the spring tide and neap tide glossary entries for the why.

About tides at Puerto Pirámides

Puerto Pirámides is the only town on the Valdés Peninsula — a UNESCO World Heritage site extending 100 km into the South Atlantic off the Chubut coast. The town sits on the eastern shore of the Golfo Nuevo at the base of the pyramidal sand cliffs that give it its name, and from here the whale-watching boats work the gulf waters for six months of the year. Mean tidal range at Puerto Pirámides is in the same macrotidal bracket as Puerto Madryn — approximately 5.5 to 6.0 m — though the tidal phase inside the Golfo Nuevo differs slightly from the open coast, with high water arriving at Puerto Pirámides roughly 20 to 30 minutes later than at Puerto Madryn. The whale-watching season runs June through December. Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) mate and calve in the sheltered waters of Golfo Nuevo and Golfo San José on either side of the peninsula, and the boats from Puerto Pirámides operate within a defined exclusion zone around whale groups; the captains read tide and sea state carefully before departure. The sea lion colony at Punta Piramide, the headland immediately north of the town, is active year-round. The intertidal zone below the pyramidal cliffs holds sea stars, mussels, and limpet communities at low water. Punta Norte, 80 km north on the outer peninsula coast, is the location of the orca beaching behaviour — killer whales (Orcinus orca) intentionally strand on the beach to catch southern sea lion (Otaria flavescens) pups, generally attempting beachings as high water approaches and the upper beach is accessible. The SHN predicts orca-activity windows at Punta Norte around tidal state, and the wildlife guides at Puerto Pirámides plan observation excursions accordingly. The Servicio de Hidrografía Naval (SHN) is the authoritative source for tidal predictions on the Argentine coast; Open-Meteo Marine supplements with gridded model data. Verify with SHN before any boat departure or coastal activity.

Tide questions about Puerto Pirámides

What is the tidal range at Puerto Pirámides?

Mean tidal range at Puerto Pirámides is approximately 5.5 to 6.0 m, comparable to Puerto Madryn across the Golfo Nuevo. The Golfo Nuevo's partially-enclosed geometry amplifies the South Atlantic tidal signal; the peninsula's sheltering reduces fetch, making conditions calmer than the outer coast but the tidal excursion equally large. High water at Puerto Pirámides arrives roughly 20 to 30 minutes later than at Puerto Madryn.

When do orcas beach themselves at Punta Norte?

Orca intentional-stranding at Punta Norte occurs during the southern sea lion pupping season, from February through April, with peak activity in March. The beachings are generally attempted as the tide approaches high water and the upper beach is accessible — guides at Puerto Pirámides and the Punta Norte interpretation centre monitor tidal state alongside sea lion pup activity to forecast likely beaching windows. Arrange an excursion with a licensed Valdés Peninsula guide for the best access and timing.

Is whale watching from Puerto Pirámides tide-dependent?

The whale-watching boats depart on a fixed seasonal schedule and are more dependent on sea state than tidal state. Calmer water in the morning typically offers better observation conditions and whale behaviour visibility. The captains monitor wind, swell, and tidal current before departure and may delay for sea state; the whales themselves are present in Golfo Nuevo regardless of the tide. Book morning trips for calmer conditions — afternoons in Patagonia frequently bring stronger winds.

What else is there to see near Puerto Pirámides?

The Valdés Peninsula UNESCO World Heritage site offers several distinct wildlife experiences: the sea lion colony at Punta Piramide (a 10-minute walk from town), Playa Doradillo beach (right-whale beach feeding on incoming tides, 40 km west via Puerto Madryn), the elephant seal colonies at Punta Cantor and Punta Norte (accessible by day trip), and the orca beaching behaviour at Punta Norte in season. The low-water intertidal under the pyramidal cliffs holds rockpool fauna worth examining. Puerto Pirámides has a small number of hotels, dive operators, and restaurants — limited services, book ahead in whale season.

Are tide predictions for Puerto Pirámides guaranteed to be accurate?

No prediction is guaranteed. Data on this page comes from Open-Meteo Marine modelling (typical accuracy ±45 minutes on timing, ±0.2–0.3 m on height) and is planning guidance only. The Servicio de Hidrografía Naval (SHN) is the authoritative source for Argentine tidal data. With a 5.5 to 6.0 m mean range, even small timing errors carry real consequences for activities in the intertidal zone — always verify with SHN before boat departures or coastal activities. This site does not accept responsibility for decisions made based on these predictions.
Predictions: Open-Meteo Marine (MeteoFrance SMOC, 0.08° grid) — heights relative to MSL (not chart datum / LAT). Model-derived.

Not for navigation. Page generated 2026-05-07T03:20:27.366Z. Predictions refresh daily.