Cherchell today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 71 °F slight · 5.3 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 69 °F from the SE, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 7:12 am–5:58 pm 10 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:29 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:29 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 30.19 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Cherchell the sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 10 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:29 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the southeast (3 mph). Overcast, 69 °F.
Fishing in Cherchell today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:48–4:48 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.4 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 and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:20 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:50 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Cherchell, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Cherchell
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 73 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 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 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Cherchell, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 1:00 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 Cherchell
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- Plage Mer et Soleil 0.8 mi · NE
- Parking
- Plage de Oued El Bellaa 2.2 mi · E
- Hamdania 3.7 mi · E
- 3 ilots 4.1 mi · E
- El Maskhota 4.7 mi · E
- Plage El Hamdania 2 5.3 mi · E
- Parking
- Madame La Romaine 5.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
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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Webcams near Cherchell
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Tides in Cherchell
Tides in Cherchell: not available yet
There is no tide station near Cherchell, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Bou Zadjar · 198 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Cherchell
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.8 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the 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 70.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 9:44 am (local time).
Surf in Cherchell today
Surf today
Poor- 1.4–2.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.3 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:45 am · sunrise 7:12 am · sunset 5:58 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 71.2 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 19 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 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.
Diving in Cherchell today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.2 ft swell at 5 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.7 mph current toward the east-northeast (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 71.2 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:29 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Cherchell, 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.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Cherchell.
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Weather in Cherchell
Now in Cherchell
- Low / high
- 65 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 12%
- Clouds
- 82%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 63 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.10 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 67° | 65° | 68° | 73° | 73° | 71° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ESE | 3 SSE | 4 SSE | 3 SSE | 7 E | 11 NE | 8 E | 5 SE |
| Gusts | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.1 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 |
- 9:00 am 68° 3 SSE 2.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 7 E 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 11 NE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 8 E 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 5 SE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 4 SSE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 5 SSE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 4 SSE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 65 / 73 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 74 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 68 °F | 6 mph W | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 68 °F | 5 mph W | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 69 °F | 6 mph SE | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 76 °F | 5 mph SW | 3.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 71 °F | 5 mph E | 3.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 74 °F | 4 mph E | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 76 °F | 5 mph SW | 3.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 68 °F | 7 mph SW | 4.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 68 °F | 11 mph WSW | 4.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 69 °F | 5 mph E | 4.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 74 °F | 4 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 73 °F | 4 mph N | 1.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 74° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 60° / 68° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 61° / 68° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 57° / 69° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 57° / 76° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 60° / 71° 3.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 57° / 74° 2.8 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 9:44 am (local time).
The sun in Cherchell
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:35 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,697 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cherchell
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:37–11:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:59–8:59 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 Cherchell
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,200 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Cherchell) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,200 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.6 mi
- 164 ft deep1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,200 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.6 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
Fort Joinville Lighthouse 0.5 mi north
- Light
- 2 + 1 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2+1) W 15s
- Range
- 21 nautical miles (24 mi)
- Light height
- 121 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 85 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CherchellTides nearby
All places in Tipaza, A to Z (24) →Cherchell at a glance
- Town or city of about 34,372 people. Coordinates: 36.605° N, 2.191° E.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about CherchellQuestions
What time is sunset today in Cherchell?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cherchell?
At 7:13 am. First light comes at 6:16 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 2:16–4:16 am, Minor 10:37–11:37 am, Major 2:48–4:48 pm, Minor 7:59–8:59 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cherchell?
Overcast, from 65 °F to 73 °F, with a light air from the southeast (3 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cherchell?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the northeast. The water is 71.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cherchell?
The best time to visit Cherchell is from May to June: highs of 77 °F to 85 °F, about 3 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).