Mers el Kebir tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 1:56 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 71 °F smooth · 3.9 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 65 °F calm · fog
- Sun 7:22 am–6:11 pm 10 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:45 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Mers el Kebir there is high tide at 1:56 pm (1.0 ft) and low tide at 10:36 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:56 pm. The sun rises at 7:22 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 10 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:28 am to 4:28 am and from 3:01 pm to 5:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There is no wind. Fog, 65 °F.
Fishing in Mers el Kebir today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:01–5:01 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, with a major period.
The tide barely moves in Mers el Kebir, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Mers el Kebir
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
Mers el Kebir has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 71 °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 Mers el Kebir
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- Trouville 1.7 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Paradis plage 3.6 mi · W
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 in Mers el Kebir
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:56 pm 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:36 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 11 h 17 min to high tide at 1:56 pm.
In Mers el Kebir the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 29 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (0.0 ft).
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:22 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 1:56 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:36 pm · 0.6 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:23 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.6 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:24 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:36 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:25 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 1.0 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:35 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:26 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 1.0 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:27 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:42 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:28 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 0.9 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:04 am · 8:27 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Alicante station (TICON-4), 181 mi from Mers el Kebir. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Mers el Kebir
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 2.6 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 68.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 2:39 am (local time).
Surf in Mers el Kebir today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:56 am · sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:37 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 70.9 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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.
Diving in Mers el Kebir today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 70.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
In Mers el Kebir the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Hadleigh 9.6 mi
- Wreck 2.0 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Plongée sous-marine oran 4.0 mi
- Habibas Club Nautique 7.0 mi
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 in Mers el Kebir
Now in Mers el Kebir
- Low / high
- 61 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 38%
- Humidity
- 97%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 4.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 43
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- Low · mugwort
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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Fog | Fog | Fog | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 66° | 65° | 61° | 62° | 73° | 74° | 71° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SW | 1 S | 2 SSW | 2 SSW | 1 E | 6 N | 4 NNE | 2 SSE |
| Gusts | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 4 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 65° 1 S 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 2 SSW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 2 SSW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 1 E 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 6 N 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 4 NNE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 2 SSE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 1 SW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 75 °F | 6 mph N | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 76 °F | 5 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 75 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 73 °F | 5 mph NW | 1.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 75 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 73 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 68 °F | 5 mph E | 2.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 69 °F | 10 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 73 °F | 6 mph E | 2.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 73 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 75 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 74 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 65 / 80 °F | 4 mph S | 1.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 66 / 75 °F | 10 mph WSW | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Fog 60° / 76° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 60° / 75° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 60° / 73° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 58° / 75° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 58° / 73° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 58° / 68° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 60° / 69° 3.0 ft
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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 73 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:39 am (local time).
The sun in Mers el Kebir
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 49 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:35 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,502 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mers el Kebir
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:28–4:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:01–5:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:46–11:46 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:15–9:15 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.
Where to fish in Mers el Kebir
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetée Fellaoucene 3.8 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Base navale de Mers El-Kébir 1.3 mi
- Puerto Pesquero de Orán 3.3 mi
- Port d'Oran 3.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.95 mi from Mers el Kebir) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep950 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deep0.5 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.25 mi 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 0.25 mi and 66 ft at 0.5 mi 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
Jetee du Large 4.6 mi east
- Light
- 2 + 1 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2+1) W 15s
- Range
- 22 nautical miles (25 mi)
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Cap Falcon Lighthouse (6.0 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
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All places in Orán, A to Z (21) →Mers el Kebir at a glance
- Town or city of about 20,178 people. Coordinates: 35.728° N, 0.708° W.
- It is 4.5 mi northwest of Oran, the main place in Orán. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Oran.
- The nearest tide station, Alicante, is 181 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Mers el KebirQuestions
What time is sunset today in Mers el Kebir?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mers el Kebir?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 6:26 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 2:28–4:28 am, Minor 10:46–11:46 am, Major 3:01–5:01 pm, Minor 8:15–9:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mers el Kebir?
Fog, from 61 °F to 75 °F, with calm and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mers el Kebir?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the north-northwest. The water is 70.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mers el Kebir?
The best time to visit Mers el Kebir is from May to August: highs of 75 °F to 87 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 10 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
Tide: Alicante station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).