Cádiz to Gibraltar
Coastal Skipper · Costa de la Luz and Strait of Gibraltar (Tidetech Biscay & Iberia sample)
About 60 nm south past Cabo Trafalgar and Tarifa into Gibraltar Bay, with the Strait as the tidal gate.
Training data only — not for navigation. Use official charts, tide tables and almanacs.
Distance
67.7 nm
Time @ 5 kn
13h 32m
ETA
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Waypoints and legs
| # | Name | Lat | Lon | Leg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | start | ||||
| 2 | 24.0 nm · 157°T | ||||
| 3 | 8.2 nm · 090°T | ||||
| 4 | 19.7 nm · 125°T | ||||
| 5 | 9.9 nm · 057°T | ||||
| 6 | 5.9 nm · 035°T |
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Wind & weather along the route
Free model forecast (Open-Meteo) at each waypoint's ETA. Not an official marine forecast — always check the Met Office / AEMET shipping and inshore forecasts.
Plot this route on a chart: open the Chart Room ↗ and use the Route tool.
Tidal gates & timing
- Time Tarifa for the east-going stream, which adds to the surface current; with a Poniente behind you this is a fast run.
- Pass Trafalgar well offshore, or close in at slack water.
Hazards
- Overfalls off Cabo Trafalgar
- Strong winds in the Strait
- Ferries from Tarifa and Algeciras and the shipping lanes
- Tuna nets and orca interactions: check current guidance
Pilotage
- Gibraltar Bay: anchored ships everywhere; call the marina early and watch the runway approach
Ports of refuge
- Barbate
- Tarifa (limited for yachts)
- La Línea
Suggested departure
- Morning from Cádiz, timed back from the fair stream at Tarifa
Approach charts
Official harbour plans for training — not for navigation.
Harbour & anchorage details (Navily)
Check berths, VHF channels, anchorage shelter and seabed for Cádiz, Gibraltar / La Línea, Barbate, Tarifa (limited for yachts), La Línea.
Open Navily ↗Checklist
- Forecast and outlook checked
- Crew briefed, watch plan set
- Boat, engine, fuel and water checked
- Safety kit and VHF/DSC tested
- Passage plan left ashore