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Fouka 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 Fouka the sun rises at 7:09 am and sets at 5:56 pm: 10 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:27 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:14 am to 4:14 am and from 2:46 pm to 4:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There is no wind. Fog, 63 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Fouka today

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 2:50–4:50 pm Also 2:10–4:10 am and 6:40–7:50 am
  • Major period 2:46–4:46 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.1 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 2:10 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 Fouka, so it doesn't count in the rating.

Beach

Beach day in Fouka

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

2 good hours
7
Good beach day · 7 out of 10 3:00–5:00 pm
  • Mostly sunny
  • Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
  • Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
  • 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 8 mph

    Cross-shore breeze (8 mph).

  • Tide & sand

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

The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, 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 Fouka

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Tides

Tides in Fouka

Tides in Fouka: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Fouka, 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 Fouka

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · light breeze, Beaufort 2
Waves 2.3 ft · 5.2 s from the north-northeast (24°)
Swell 2.2 ft · 4.4 s from the north-northeast
Current 0.2 mph toward the NE

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

On the coast 1 mph E · gusts 5
Offshore (6.1 mi N)Offshore 5 mph ESE · gusts 9

Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.4 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north-northeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now71.4 °F
Today 71.2–71.6 °F air: 62 / 77 °F
Satellite (2 days ago) 72.0 °F measured 0.9 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.

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 6:28 am (local time).

Surf

Surf in Fouka today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
2
Poor · 2 out of 10 7:00–11:00 am 1.3–2.0 ft Also 1:00–5:00 pm
  • 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 2.2 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
  • Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
Surf at the shore 1.3–2.0 ft average – sets
Swell 2.2 ft 4 s · NNE · 17 kJ
Wind 1 mph SSE · calm
Water and wetsuit 71.2 °F Springsuit
  • Light: First light 6:43 am · sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 5:56 pm · last light 6:22 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: 17 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 5:00 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 Fouka today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 12:30–3:30 pm
  • 1.7 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
  • Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
  • 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.7 ft 5 s · from the NNE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 71.2 °F 5 mm wetsuit
Current 0.1 mph toward the N
  • 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 6:22 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:27 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for Fouka, 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

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Weather

Weather in Fouka

14-day weather

Now in Fouka

Now 63 °F Fog · feels like 67 °F · 62 / 77 °F
Low / high
62 / 77 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 10%
Clouds
96%
Humidity
100%
Dew pointDew point
63 °F
Visibility
2.3 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Moderate · 47
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: −0.10 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 OvercastFogFogOvercastPartly cloudyPartly cloudyClearClear
Temperature 65°64°63°65°75°77°71°65°
Wind (mph) 2 ENE0 SW0 ENE1 S6 ENE8 NE6 ENE3 ENE
Gusts 956717222015
Waves 1.5 ft2.0 ft2.3 ft2.2 ft2.1 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
  • 6:00 am 63° 0 ENE 2.3 ft
  • 9:00 am 65° 1 S 2.2 ft
  • 12:00 pm 75° 6 ENE 2.1 ft
  • 3:00 pm 77° 8 NE 2.1 ft
  • 6:00 pm 71° 6 ENE 2.0 ft
  • 9:00 pm 65° 3 ENE 1.8 ft
  • 12:00 am 62° 1 SSW 1.5 ft
  • 3:00 am 57° 1 SSW 1.3 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Fog 62 / 77 °F 8 mph ENE 2.3 ft
Fri 30 Fog 55 / 76 °F 7 mph NNE 1.5 ft
Sat 31 Light showers 57 / 69 °F 6 mph W 1.2 ft
Sun 1 Light showers 59 / 68 °F 6 mph W 2.4 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 53 / 66 °F 3 mph WSW 3.4 ft
Tue 3 Partly cloudy 49 / 71 °F 5 mph E 3.3 ft
Wed 4 Drizzle 51 / 75 °F 3 mph SSE 3.4 ft
Thu 5 Light rain 60 / 74 °F 8 mph SSW 2.8 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 57 / 72 °F 7 mph SSW 3.9 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 55 / 72 °F 3 mph E 3.3 ft
Sun 8 Overcast 53 / 77 °F 4 mph SE 3.1 ft
Mon 9 Overcast 60 / 80 °F 7 mph S 3.1 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 62 / 75 °F 8 mph S 1.6 ft
Wed 11 Drizzle 64 / 79 °F 9 mph S 2.1 ft
  • Fri 30 Fog 55° / 76° 1.5 ft
  • Sat 31 Light showers 57° / 69° 1.2 ft
  • Sun 1 Light showers 59° / 68° 2.4 ft
  • Mon 2 Overcast 53° / 66° 3.4 ft
  • Tue 3 Partly cloudy 49° / 71° 3.3 ft
  • Wed 4 Drizzle 51° / 75° 3.4 ft
  • Thu 5 Light rain 60° / 74° 2.8 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.

  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 6:28 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in Fouka

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:09 am in the ESE (106°)ESE
Sets 5:56 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 6:12 am
  • Full dark 6:53 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:43 am
  • Civil dusk 6:22 pm
  • Solar noon 12:33 pm (40° high)
  • Daylight 10 h 46 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:19 pm
  • Full dark 6:53 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:09–7:46 am
Evening golden hour5:19–5:56 pm
Fouka

Today the sun is 92,335,734 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Fouka

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 8:27 pm in the NE (55°)NE
Sets 12:08 pm tomorrow · in the NW (305°) · set at 11:05 am
Transit 3:14 am overhead
Visible 15 h 41 min from 8:27 pm to 12:08 pm

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

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 2:14–4:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:46–4:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 10:35–11:35 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:57–8:57 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 Fouka

All places in Tipaza →

Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Gentle slope

The bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.9 mi.

From the shoreline (0.7 mi from Fouka) out to sea, heading northwest.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.25 mi
  • 33 ft deep0.45 mi
  • 66 ft deep0.8 mi
  • 164 ft deep1.9 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 mi): 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 0.45 mi and 66 ft at 0.8 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.

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Fouka at a glance

  • Town or city. Coordinates: 36.662° N, 2.742° E.
  • It is 31 mi east of Cherchell, the main place in Tipaza. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Cherchell.
  • Its coast faces northwest.

Questions about FoukaQuestions

What time is sunset today in Fouka?

At 5:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:22 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fouka?

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 2:14–4:14 am, Minor 10:35–11:35 am, Major 2:46–4:46 pm, Minor 7:57–8:57 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Fouka?

Fog, from 62 °F to 77 °F, with calm and a 10% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Fouka?

Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the north-northeast. The water is 71.4 °F.

When is the best time to visit Fouka?

The best time to visit Fouka is in June: highs of 83 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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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