Location & Surroundings
Punta Marroquí Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Andalusia, Spain, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tarifa, less than 2 km away. The national capital Madrid is about 520 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Gibraltar International Airport, 29 km away.
Basic Data
- Type lighthouse (LTHSE)
- a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 0' 4" N, 5° 36' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Europe/Madrid
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +34
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:15
- Sunrise 08:04
- Sunset 20:30
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Nearby
Weather in Tarifa Light
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tarifa Light, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 556 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.0 | 1.8 | 81 | 80 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 2.5 | 246 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 6.3 | 273 | 71 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 473.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 5.6 | 257 | 82 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 556.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 5.6 | 251 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 2.2 | 244 | 86 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 254 | 65 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 474.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 73 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 550.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.0 | 4.5 | 70 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 4.5 | 71 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 6.8 | 81 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 98 | 434.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 7.0 | 80 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 497.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 10.5 | 76 | 91 | 1,014.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 17 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tarifa Light?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 556 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tarifa Light today?
Sunrise around 08:04 and sunset around 20:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Tarifa Light?
Local time is 12:15. Time zone: Europe/Madrid (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tarifa Light?
Tarifa Light is a lighthouse.
What is the elevation of Tarifa Light?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Tarifa Light located?
It is at 36.00119, -5.60958 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tarifa Light in?
It is in Spain.