Ibiza to Cádiz
Yachtmaster · Western Mediterranean and Strait of Gibraltar (Tidetech Biscay & Iberia sample)
About 450 nm offshore along the Spanish coast and out through the Strait of Gibraltar: several days, watch systems and a major tidal gate.
Training data only — not for navigation. Use official charts, tide tables and almanacs.
Distance
440.6 nm
Time @ 5 kn
88h 07m
ETA
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Waypoints and legs
| # | Name | Lat | Lon | Leg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | start | ||||
| 2 | 124.2 nm · 231°T | ||||
| 3 | 93.6 nm · 233°T | ||||
| 4 | 157.5 nm · 258°T | ||||
| 5 | 14.4 nm · 245°T | ||||
| 6 | 26.8 nm · 295°T | ||||
| 7 | 24.0 nm · 338°T |
In Savvy Navvy, open your route, tap Share/Export and save the .gpx file, then import it here.
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
- Through the Strait the surface current runs east into the Mediterranean; go west on the west-going tide, close inshore on the Spanish side.
- Avoid passing Tarifa in a strong Levante: wind against the tide gives steep seas.
Hazards
- Gibraltar traffic separation scheme and very heavy shipping
- Levante and Poniente acceleration in the Strait
- Fishing gear and tuna nets off Barbate and Trafalgar
- Orca interactions reported off south-west Iberia: check current guidance
Pilotage
- Cádiz: follow the buoyed channel into the bay; Puerto América marina sits beside the city
Ports of refuge
- Cartagena
- Almería
- Almerimar
- Gibraltar / La Línea
- Barbate
Suggested departure
- Leave on a settled forecast and time your arrival at Tarifa for the west-going stream
Harbour & anchorage details (Navily)
Check berths, VHF channels, anchorage shelter and seabed for Ibiza town, Cádiz, Cartagena, Almería, Almerimar, Gibraltar / La Línea, Barbate.
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