Ouidah today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 84 °F slight · 7.9 s from the south
- Wind · air 6 mph · 81 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Surf tomorrow 1.7–2.7 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 6:17–9:00 am
- Sun 6:38 am–6:33 pm 11 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 9/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Ouidah the sun rises at 6:38 am and sets at 6:33 pm: 11 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:13 am to 3:13 am and from 1:44 pm to 3:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Mainly clear, 81 °F.
Fishing in Ouidah today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:13–3:13 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 am to 3:10 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: crevalle jack, bull shark, tarpon and striped mullet. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Ouidah, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Ouidah
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Almost no wind
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 99 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
- Swim with care: 3.2 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.2 ft
3.2 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Ouidah, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with intense heat and 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 Ouidah
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Ouidah.
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Webcams near Ouidah
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Tides in Ouidah
Tides in Ouidah: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ouidah, 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 Ouidah-Plage · 2.8 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ouidah
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Wednesday 28: 3.3 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 85.0 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.1 °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 10:52 pm (local time).
Surf in Ouidah today
Surf today
Fair- 2.0–3.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.8 ft swell at 6 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:17 am · sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 6:33 pm · last light 6:54 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 83.3 °F–84.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 54 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 pm to 6:54 pm can also work, with a good size and glassy water, 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 Ouidah today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.8 ft swell at 6 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.51 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.3–84.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:54 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:40 am to 8:30 am, with light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Ouidah, 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 Ouidah.
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Weather in Ouidah
Now in Ouidah
- Low / high
- 79 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.21 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 29%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light showers | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 79° | 79° | 83° | 89° | 85° | 80° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SSW | 6 SSW | 3 WSW | 3 W | 3 WNW | 3 SSE | 4 S | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.06 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 80° 6 SW 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 79° 5 SW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 4 WSW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 5 WSW 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 4 SW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 6 SSW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 7 SSW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 4 SSW 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 79 / 90 °F | 6 mph SSW | 3.3 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 79 / 87 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 85 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 86 °F | 6 mph SW | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 87 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 88 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 79 / 86 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 86 °F | 6 mph SW | 3.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 87 °F | 9 mph SW | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 88 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 89 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 80 / 87 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 79 / 87 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 85 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 79° / 87° 2.8 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 77° / 85° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 76° / 86° 2.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 77° / 87° 2.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 77° / 88° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 79° / 86° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 86° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F; normal high: 88 °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 10:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Ouidah
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:52 am
- Full dark 7:19 pm
- Civil dawn 6:17 am
- Civil dusk 6:54 pm
- Solar noon 12:35 pm (70° high)
- Daylight 11 h 55 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:05 pm
- Full dark 7:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,003 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ouidah
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:13–3:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:44–3:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:11–9:11 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:18–9:18 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 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 Ouidah
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near OuidahTides nearby
- Avlékété8.2 mi
- Godomè18 mi
- Grand-Popo19 mi
- Abomey-Calavi19 mi
- Ganvié22 mi
- Cotonou23 mi
- Agoué29 mi
- Agblangandan29 mi
- Ekpé31 mi
- Aného35 mi
Ouidah at a glance
- Town or city of about 47,616 people. Coordinates: 6.363° N, 2.085° E.
- It is 19 mi west of Abomey-Calavi, the main place in Atlantique. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Abomey-Calavi.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about OuidahQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ouidah?
At 6:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:54 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ouidah?
At 6:38 am. First light comes at 5:52 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 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 1:13–3:13 am, Minor 8:11–9:11 am, Major 1:44–3:44 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ouidah?
Light showers, from 79 °F to 90 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ouidah?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 7.9 s from the south. The water is 83.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ouidah?
The best time to visit Ouidah is from November to January: highs of 90 °F to 91 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 6 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).