Catumbela today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 79 °F smooth · 9.0 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 76 °F from the WSW, gusts 5 · overcast
- Sun 5:34 am–6:05 pm 12 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:46 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg falling · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Catumbela the sun rises at 5:34 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 12 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:29 am to 3:29 am and from 2:01 pm to 4:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-southwest (2 mph). Overcast, 76 °F.
Fishing in Catumbela today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:01–4:01 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: John Dory, skipjack tuna, little tunny and bogue. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Catumbela, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Catumbela
Is it a beach day?
11 good hours- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 79 °F (warm)
- Cloudy (84% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 79 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- 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 Catumbela, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 79 °F, though with clouds. 7:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 79 °F, though with clouds.
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 Catumbela
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Catumbela.
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Webcams near Catumbela
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Tides in Catumbela
Tides in Catumbela: not available yet
There is no tide station near Catumbela, 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 Praia Bebe · 3.2 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Catumbela
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 1.9 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west-southwest (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 77.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:10 am (local time).
Surf in Catumbela today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 7 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 5:12 am · sunrise 5:34 am · sunset 6:05 pm · last light 6:27 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 78.4 °F–79.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 17 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:12 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with small waves and a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm can also work, though with small waves and 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 Catumbela today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.2 ft swell at 7 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, 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 78.4–79.3 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Catumbela, 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
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Weather in Catumbela
Now in Catumbela
- Low / high
- 76 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 33%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 76° | 82° | 82° | 81° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WSW | 4 WSW | 1 SW | 4 WNW | 7 WNW | 10 W | 8 W | 5 W |
| Gusts | 10 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 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 |
- 6:00 am 76° 1 SW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 4 WNW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 7 WNW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 10 W 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 8 W 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 5 W 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 6 WSW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 6 SW 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 83 °F | 11 mph W | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 81 °F | 11 mph W | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 82 °F | 11 mph W | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 84 °F | 10 mph W | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 84 °F | 12 mph W | 1.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 84 °F | 12 mph W | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 84 °F | 11 mph W | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 84 °F | 11 mph W | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 83 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 84 °F | 12 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 84 °F | 9 mph W | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 83 °F | 11 mph W | 1.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 85 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 83 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 75° / 81° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 75° / 82° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 76° / 84° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 84° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 76° / 84° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 76° / 84° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 76° / 84° 1.4 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.3 °F; normal high: 85 °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 4:10 am (local time).
The sun in Catumbela
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:47 am
- Full dark 6:53 pm
- Civil dawn 5:12 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 11:50 am (89° high)
- Daylight 12 h 31 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 6:53 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,460 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Catumbela
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:29–3:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:01–4:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:46–8:46 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:16–10:16 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 Catumbela
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near CatumbelaTides nearby
All places in Benguela, A to Z (21) →Catumbela at a glance
- Town or city of about 95,034 people. Coordinates: 12.430° S, 13.547° E.
- It is 14 mi northeast of Benguela, the main place in Benguela. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Benguela.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about CatumbelaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Catumbela?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Catumbela?
At 5:34 am. First light comes at 4:46 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 1:29–3:29 am, Minor 7:46–8:46 am, Major 2:01–4:01 pm, Minor 9:16–10:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Catumbela?
Overcast, from 76 °F to 83 °F, with a light air from the west-southwest (2 mph) and a 33% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Catumbela?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 9.0 s from the west-southwest. The water is 78.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Catumbela?
The best time to visit Catumbela is from May to September: highs of 77 °F to 85 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 4 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).