Tide Table Tarifa — 2026

📘 About Tarifa Tide Forecast

With geographic coordinates of 36.01° N, 5.60° W, Tarifa is a key coastal reference in Spain. Its tidal pattern is semi-diurnal (two high and two low tides per day), with a mean tidal range of 0.6m and spring tides reaching up to 1m. Surfers here know the waves shift character between high and low tide, even if the tidal range is relatively modest. The semi-diurnal pattern, with two complete cycles every 24 hours, allows nautical activities to be planned in virtually any shift of the day. Waters along this coast are influenced by events such as El Niño, which can temporarily raise mean sea level. Review the annual 2026 tide guide for Tarifa, constructed with continuous high and low water forecasts measured in metres. In September, Tarifa is in its autumn season, a key period for water sports, fishing, diving, and coastal navigation. Predictive modeling employs updated local oceanic constants, ensuring minimal margin of error in peak tidal timing.