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’Aïn Benian today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (CET) Thu, Oct 29 · CET C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in ’Aïn Benian the sun rises at 7:09 am and sets at 5:55 pm: 10 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:13 am to 4:13 am and from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Overcast, 67 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in ’Aïn Benian today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 2:50–4:50 pm Also 2:10–4:10 am and 6:40–7:50 am
  • Major period 2:45–4:45 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise and some swell.

We don't show the tide for ’Aïn Benian, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days

Beach

Beach day in ’Aïn Benian

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

3 good hours
7
Good beach day · 7 out of 10 2:00–5:00 pm
  • Sunny
  • Feels like 72 °F: mild
  • Onshore breeze (11 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
  • UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 72 °F (nice)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft

    2.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 72 °F

    Nice for swimming.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30

    Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 11 mph

    Onshore breeze (11 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for ’Aïn Benian, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 72 °F.

We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days

Beaches near ’Aïn Benian

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Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap

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Tides

Tides in ’Aïn Benian

Tides in ’Aïn Benian: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near ’Aïn Benian, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at ’Aïn Benian

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · light breeze, Beaufort 2
Waves 1.9 ft · 4.7 s from the north-northeast (16°)
Swell 1.9 ft · 4.0 s from the north-northeast
Current 0.2 mph toward the E

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.0 ft
  • Significant1.9 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest4.0 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.0 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 4 mph E · gusts 14
Offshore (10 mi WSW)Offshore 6 mph E · gusts 10

Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.

Cross-offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now71.8 °F
Today 71.8–72.0 °F air: 66 / 73 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 72.1 °F measured 0.5 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 71.0 °F by Wednesday 4.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °F).

Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:41 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in ’Aïn Benian today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
3
Poor · 3 out of 10 7:00–11:00 am 1.6–2.5 ft Also 12:00–2:00 pm
  • 1.6–2.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 2.4 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
Surf at the shore 1.6–2.5 ft average – sets
Swell 2.4 ft 4 s · NNE · 21 kJ
Wind 5 mph ESE · offshore
Water and wetsuit 71.8 °F Rash guard or top
  • Light: First light 6:42 am · sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 5:55 pm · last light 6:21 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 71.8 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
  • Energy: 21 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell.

An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.

Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in ’Aïn Benian today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:30 am–12:30 pm
  • 2.3 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
  • Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 2.3 ft 4 s · from the NNE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 71.8 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the ENE
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.5 ft at 4 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 71.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:21 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:26 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for ’Aïn Benian, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.

Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Weather

Weather in ’Aïn Benian

14-day weather

Now in ’Aïn Benian

Now 67 °F Overcast · feels like 70 °F · 66 / 73 °F
Low / high
66 / 73 °F
Rain
0.02 in · 79%
Clouds
84%
Humidity
90%
Dew pointDew point
64 °F
Visibility
13 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Moderate · 52
Saharan dust
No
Pollen
None

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky OvercastPartly cloudyOvercastOvercastOvercastMainly clearClearMainly clear
Temperature 67°66°66°69°72°73°70°68°
Wind (mph) 4 ESE4 ESE5 E6 E9 ENE11 ENE8 ENE6 E
Gusts 1512121519232015
Waves 1.8 ft2.3 ft2.5 ft2.4 ft2.2 ft2.1 ft2.0 ft1.8 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 12:00 am 67° 4 ESE 1.8 ft
  • 3:00 am 66° 4 ESE 2.3 ft
  • 6:00 am 66° 5 E 2.5 ft
  • 9:00 am 69° 6 E 2.4 ft
  • 12:00 pm 72° 9 ENE 2.2 ft
  • 3:00 pm 73° 11 ENE 2.1 ft
  • 6:00 pm 70° 8 ENE 2.0 ft
  • 9:00 pm 68° 6 E 1.8 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Overcast 66 / 73 °F 11 mph E 2.5 ft
Fri 30 Fog 62 / 72 °F 6 mph ENE 1.6 ft
Sat 31 Light showers 62 / 67 °F 5 mph WNW 1.4 ft
Sun 1 Fog 61 / 67 °F 6 mph WSW 3.0 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 61 / 69 °F 8 mph ESE 3.0 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 58 / 68 °F 9 mph E 3.3 ft
Wed 4 Light rain 56 / 74 °F 12 mph E 3.3 ft
Thu 5 Light rain 60 / 72 °F 12 mph SSE 2.7 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 60 / 70 °F 13 mph WSW 2.4 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 57 / 71 °F 4 mph ESE 3.3 ft
Sun 8 Partly cloudy 55 / 74 °F 7 mph E 3.1 ft
Mon 9 Overcast 60 / 78 °F 4 mph SE 3.1 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 61 / 73 °F 4 mph SSE 1.6 ft
Wed 11 Light drizzle 65 / 77 °F 7 mph SW 2.1 ft
  • Fri 30 Fog 62° / 72° 1.6 ft
  • Sat 31 Light showers 62° / 67° 1.4 ft
  • Sun 1 Fog 61° / 67° 3.0 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 61° / 69° 3.0 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 58° / 68° 3.3 ft
  • Wed 4 Light rain 56° / 74° 3.3 ft
  • Thu 5 Light rain 60° / 72° 2.7 ft
See all 14 days →

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:41 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in ’Aïn Benian

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:09 am in the ESE (106°)ESE
Sets 5:55 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 6:12 am
  • Full dark 6:52 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:42 am
  • Civil dusk 6:21 pm
  • Solar noon 12:32 pm (40° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:18 pm
  • Full dark 6:52 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:09–7:45 am
Evening golden hour5:18–5:55 pm
’Aïn Benian

Today the sun is 92,335,746 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in ’Aïn Benian

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 85% 85% illuminated · 18.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am
Rises 8:26 pm in the NE (55°)NE
Sets 12:08 pm tomorrow · in the NW (305°) · set at 11:05 am
Transit 3:13 am overhead
Visible 15 h 42 min from 8:26 pm to 12:08 pm

Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 2:13–4:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:45–4:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 10:35–11:35 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:56–8:56 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity

According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.

Upcoming moon phases

2026 moon calendar →
  • Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days

Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.

Place

Where to fish in ’Aïn Benian

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.

Water depth

Deepens quickly

The bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 850 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.4 mi.

From the shoreline (800 ft from ’Aïn Benian) out to sea, heading north.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep700 ft
  • 33 ft deep850 ft
  • 66 ft deep1,150 ft
  • 164 ft deep0.4 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 850 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
  • Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
  • Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 850 ft and 66 ft at 1,150 ft from shore.

Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).

Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.

Nearest lighthouse

Photo of Cape Caxine Lighthouse
Photo: Yelles · CC BY-SA 3.0

Cape Caxine Lighthouse 1.9 mi east

Light
A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
Range
29 nautical miles (33 mi)
Light height
210 ft above sea level
Tower height
108 ft
Built
1868

Other lighthouses nearby: Sidi Fredj Lighthouse (4.8 mi southwest).

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses

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’Aïn Benian at a glance

  • Town or city of about 31,102 people. Coordinates: 36.803° N, 2.922° E.
  • It is 10 mi northwest of Algiers, the main place in Algiers. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Algiers.
  • Its coast faces north.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Port de Sidi Fredj (4.8 mi).

Questions about ’Aïn BenianQuestions

What time is sunset today in ’Aïn Benian?

At 5:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:21 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in ’Aïn Benian?

At 7:10 am. First light comes at 6:13 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From November 9 to 11.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 2:13–4:13 am, Minor 10:35–11:35 am, Major 2:45–4:45 pm, Minor 7:56–8:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in ’Aïn Benian?

Overcast, from 66 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 79% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in ’Aïn Benian?

Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the north-northeast. The water is 71.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit ’Aïn Benian?

The best time to visit ’Aïn Benian is from May to August: highs of 75 °F to 88 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 11 hours of sunshine a day.

Can I use this data for navigation?

No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.

Where this data comes from

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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