Cockburn Town tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↑ rising · high 10:10 pm (2.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:10–5:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 4.5 ft · 86 °F moderate · 8.6 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 81 °F from the SSW, gusts 8 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 1.7–2.7 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 7:00–8:00 am
- Sun 7:02 am–6:21 pm 11 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:26 pm
Today in Cockburn Town there are high tides at 9:52 am (3.3 ft) and 10:10 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 3:24 am and 4:19 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:10 pm. The sun rises at 7:02 am and sets at 6:21 pm: 11 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:33 am to 3:33 am and from 2:04 pm to 4:04 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph). Clear sky, 81 °F.
Fishing in Cockburn Town today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:19 pm
- Major period 2:04–4:04 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 4:00 pm, combines the 4:19 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:20 am to 3:30 am, with the 3:24 am low tide and a major period. Also good from 9:10 am to 10:10 am, with the 9:52 am high tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, yellowfin tuna and swordfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Cockburn Town
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 4:19 pm: more sand
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:24 am
Low tide at 3:24 am and 4:19 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:52 am and 10:10 pm.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 86 °F and low tide at 4:19 pm, though with some waves. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 85 °F, though with some waves.
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 Cockburn Town
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- Bonefish Bay Beach 2.2 mi · N
- Snow Bay Beach 5.6 mi · SE
- East Beach 5.7 mi · E
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Tides in Cockburn Town
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:24 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:52 am 3.3 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 4:19 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:10 pm 2.5 ft · coef. 86
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 13 min to high tide at 10:10 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 9:52 am high tide and 86 for the 10:10 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 28 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 89, 3.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 43, 1.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:02 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 3:24 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 9:52 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 4:19 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:10 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:33 am · 2:04 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:03 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:44 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 5:13 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:04 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:03 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 5:08 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:40 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 6:11 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:41 am · 4:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:04 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 12:04 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:08 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:41 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 7:13 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 74 | 63% | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:04 am · 5:19 pm | High tide 1:10 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:15 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 7:17 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:41 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:05 am · 5:18 pm | High tide 1:20 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 8:20 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:34 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:06 am · 5:17 pm | High tide 2:30 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:39 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:54 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:19 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:23 am · 6:46 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. 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 San Salvador station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Cockburn Town. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Settlement Point reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Cockburn Town
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 6.4 ft with a period of 10 s, from the north-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °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 5:57 pm (local time).
Surf in Cockburn Town today
Surf today
Good- 2.4–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 4.5 ft swell at 9 s from the north-northeast, a bit short; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:52 am)
- Light: First light 6:39 am · sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 6:21 pm · last light 6:45 pm
- Tide: low 3:24 am (-0.2 ft), high 9:52 am (3.3 ft), low 4:19 pm (0.1 ft) and high 10:10 pm (2.5 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 84.7 °F–85.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 277 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind.
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 Cockburn Town today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (4:19 pm): little current from 3:50 pm to 4:50 pm
- 3.7 ft swell at 8 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 1.0 mph current toward the north-northeast (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 3:24 am (3:00–3:50 am), high tide 9:52 am (9:30–10:20 am), low tide 4:19 pm (3:50–4:50 pm) and high tide 10:10 pm (9:40–10:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.4 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.7–85.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:45 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:26 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide and light wind, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 9:10 am to 10:50 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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 Cockburn Town
Now in Cockburn Town
- Low / high
- 76 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 22%
- Clouds
- 10%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- Saharan dust
- No
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: +0.03 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 | Clear | Light drizzle | Clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 77° | 81° | 82° | 83° | 81° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 ENE | 4 S | 7 S | 5 SE | 11 SSW | 9 SW | 5 SSW | 4 S |
| Gusts | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| Waves | 6.4 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 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 pm 81° 5 SSW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 4 S 4.3 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 4 SSE 4.2 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 5 SSE 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 6 S 4.0 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 5 SSW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 8 S 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 8 S 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 84 °F | 12 mph S | 6.4 ft | 9:52 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 77 / 86 °F | 9 mph S | 4.2 ft | 10:44 am · 11:04 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 85 °F | 6 mph NNE | 3.4 ft | 11:40 am | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 85 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.0 ft | 12:04 am · 12:41 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 84 °F | 14 mph E | 4.6 ft | 1:10 am · 12:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 83 °F | 12 mph ESE | 4.5 ft | 1:20 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 84 °F | 11 mph SW | 3.7 ft | 2:30 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 84 °F | 11 mph W | 3.2 ft | 3:33 am · 3:53 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 84 °F | 10 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | 4:29 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 84 °F | 11 mph SW | 3.3 ft | 5:19 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 84 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 6:04 am · 6:19 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 83 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 6:45 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 82 °F | 12 mph N | 1.6 ft | 7:25 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 81 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 8:03 am · 8:20 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 77° / 86° 4.2 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 78° / 85° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 78° / 85° 4.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 78° / 84° 4.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 77° / 83° 4.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 77° / 84° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 84° 3.2 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (84 °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 5:57 pm (local time).
The sun in Cockburn Town
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:12 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 6:45 pm
- Solar noon 12:42 pm (53° high)
- Daylight 11 h 19 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:50 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,804 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cockburn Town
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:33–3:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:04–4:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:11–10:11 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Cockburn Town
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.3 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Cockburn Town) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep0.55 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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 0.3 mi and 66 ft at 0.35 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: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
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Dixon Hill Lighthouse 6.0 mi northeast
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 23 nautical miles (26 mi)
- Light height
- 164 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 72 ft
- Built
- 1887
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cockburn TownTides nearby
- Victoria Hill2.9 mi
- Quarters3.7 mi
- South Victoria Hill5.4 mi
- Reckley Hill6.1 mi
- Trial Farm6.6 mi
- Port Boyd30 mi
- Port Nelson34 mi
Cockburn Town at a glance
- Town or city of about 831 people. Coordinates: 24.052° N, 74.531° W.
- The nearest tide station, San Salvador, is 1.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bonefish Bay Beach (2.2 mi).
Questions about Cockburn TownQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cockburn Town?
Today in Cockburn Town there are high tides at 9:52 am (3.3 ft) and 10:10 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 3:24 am and 4:19 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Cockburn Town?
At 6:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cockburn Town?
At 7:03 am. First light comes at 6:13 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:33–3:33 am, Minor 9:11–10:11 am, Major 2:04–4:04 pm, Minor 7:56–8:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cockburn Town?
Light drizzle, from 76 °F to 84 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph) and a 22% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cockburn Town?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 8.6 s from the north-northeast. The water is 85.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cockburn Town?
The best time to visit Cockburn Town is from December to April: highs of 78 °F to 81 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 8 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: NOAA station San Salvador (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).