Total solar eclipse in Tarifa, Spain
Tarifa is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 10:45:08 to 10:49:47 local time (UTC+2), with the Sun 38° high to the east.
Eclipse times in Tarifa
| Phase | Local (UTC+2) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:40:52 | 07:40:52 | 25° E |
| Totality begins | 10:45:08 | 08:45:08 | 38° E |
| Mid-totality | 10:47:27 | 08:47:27 | 38° E |
| Totality ends | 10:49:47 | 08:49:47 | 39° E |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:00:44 | 10:00:44 | 53° ESE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 20% (good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 30°C. That works out to about 3m 42s of expected clear totality. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 2, Exercise increased caution for Spain (updated 2026-07-31). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Baelo Claudia (Bolonia): 4m 30s (17 km)
- Algeciras: 4m 28s (18 km)
- Gibraltar: 4m 28s (24 km)
- Zahara de los Atunes: 4m 24s (26 km)
- La Línea de la Concepción: 4m 24s (29 km)
- Ceuta: 4m 49s (30 km)
The planner has the map, a minute-by-minute plan for the day, calendar alarms, and a share card.
Good to know
Look at the Sun only through certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Take them off only during totality, and put them back on when the bright edge returns. Within a couple of kilometres of the path's edge, the Moon's mountains can shift these times by a few seconds, so stay well inside the band if you can.