Why is low tide sometimes negative?
A negative value does not mean there is no water. The height is below the selected datum, and countries use different chart and land-level references.
Learn about tidal datumsTODAY’S TIDES
Spanish beach, Spain · local time 07:45 · Europe/Madrid
Check tides for La Carihuela (Torremolinos), including the current water level, upcoming high and low tides and available water temperature, all shown in local time.
Predicted height · local mean sea level · m
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No official high or low tide events are available for this period.
LA CARIHUELA (TORREMOLINOS) TIDES
Plan time on the coast at La Carihuela (Torremolinos) with local high and low tide times, predicted water levels and conditions around Spanish beach. The chart and tide table above are already set to this location.
Tide times vary by harbour and coastline. Use the prediction for La Carihuela (Torremolinos), check the local time zone and note the water-level datum before setting out.
UNDERSTAND YOUR TIDE TABLE
A negative value does not mean there is no water. The height is below the selected datum, and countries use different chart and land-level references.
Learn about tidal datumsAlways check location, local time, time zone, units and datum. Never compare heights directly across stations that use different datums.
NOAA user guideLow tide exposes the intertidal zone. Arrive before low water, watch the returning tide and account for slippery rocks and unexpected waves.
National Park ServiceEXPLORE LOCAL TIDE WINDOWS