Oranjestad tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↓ falling · low 12:36 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 9:30–10:10 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 3.2 ft · 86 °F slight · 6.7 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 85 °F from the E, gusts 16 · light drizzle
- Surf tomorrow Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:09 am–5:42 pm 11 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
Today in Oranjestad there is high tide at 9:15 am (1.8 ft). Tide coefficient 108. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:36 am. The sun rises at 6:09 am and sets at 5:42 pm: 11 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:45 am to 2:45 am and from 1:16 pm to 3:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph). Light drizzle, 85 °F.
Fishing in Oranjestad today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 9:15 am, coefficient 108
- Minor period 8:07–9:07 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 108 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 10:20 am, combines the 9:15 am high tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 12:50 am, with the 11:53 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, yellowtail snapper, swordfish and tarpon. October is one of the months when these are seen most: swordfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Oranjestad
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Calm for swimming: 3.3 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.02 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
High tide at 9:15 am. Coefficient 108 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with rain and light offshore wind. 8:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with light offshore wind and a spring high tide.
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 Oranjestad
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- Zeelandia Beach 1.7 mi · N
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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Tides in Oranjestad
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 9:15 am 1.8 ft · coef. 108
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 7 h 41 min to low tide at 12:36 am.
Tide coefficient 108 for the 9:15 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.9 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 August 10 (2.0 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-0.5 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 112, 1.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 20, 0.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:09 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 9:15 am · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 108 | 91% | Major periods 12:45 am · 1:16 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:09 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 12:36 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:32 am · 1.8 ft | Coef. 112 | 84% | Major periods 1:48 am · 2:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:10 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 1:23 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:41 am · 1.8 ft | Coef. 110 | 74% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:10 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 2:13 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:39 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 103 | 63% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:11 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 3:03 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:24 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 90 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:11 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:46 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 71 | 41% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:11 am · 5:39 pm | Low tide 4:30 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 50 | 31% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:59 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
Oranjestad has no station of its own, so we use the tide at St. Barthelemy (NOAA), 30 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Lime Tree Bay reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Oranjestad
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 3.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
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 (+2.1 °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 4:55 pm (local time).
Surf in Oranjestad today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:15 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:47 am · sunrise 6:09 am · sunset 5:42 pm · last light 6:04 pm
- Tide: high 9:15 am (1.8 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 85.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 34 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Oranjestad today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:15 am): little current from 8:50 am to 10:10 am
- 2.4 ft swell at 6 s from the east-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:53 pm (11:30 pm–12:08 am) and high tide 9:15 am (8:50–10:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.0 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:04 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Wreck 0.4 mi
- Wreck 0.5 mi
- Wreck 0.6 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Wreck 1.4 mi
- Statia National Marine Park 0.7 mi
- Northern Reserve 2.7 mi
- Scubaqua Dive Center 0.1 mi
- Golden Rock Dive Center 0.3 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Oranjestad
Now in Oranjestad
- Low / high
- 83 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 39%
- Clouds
- 13%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 84° | 83° | 83° | 85° | 85° | 85° | 85° | 84° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 E | 13 E | 13 E | 12 E | 12 E | 12 E | 13 E | 14 ESE |
| Gusts | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.3 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 85° 13 E 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 84° 14 ESE 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 84° 15 ESE 3.4 ft
- 3:00 am 83° 14 ESE 3.4 ft
- 6:00 am 83° 17 ESE 3.4 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 16 E 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 13 E 3.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 12 E 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 83 / 85 °F | 15 mph E | 3.5 ft | 9:15 am | |
| Thu 29 | 83 / 85 °F | 17 mph E | 3.5 ft | 10:32 am | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 85 °F | 16 mph E | 3.6 ft | 11:41 am | |
| Sat 31 | 82 / 84 °F | 15 mph E | 3.5 ft | 12:39 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 82 / 85 °F | 17 mph E | 3.7 ft | 1:24 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 80 / 84 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 1:46 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 79 / 83 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.6 ft | 12:45 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 83 / 86 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | 11:31 am | |
| Thu 5 | 83 / 85 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 10:13 am | |
| Fri 6 | 83 / 85 °F | 12 mph E | 2.4 ft | 5:40 am | |
| Sat 7 | 83 / 85 °F | 14 mph E | 2.8 ft | 5:41 am | |
| Sun 8 | 83 / 84 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 6:04 am | |
| Mon 9 | 83 / 84 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 6:34 am | |
| Tue 10 | 82 / 84 °F | 10 mph E | 2.6 ft | 7:10 am |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 83° / 85° 3.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 80° / 85° 3.6 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 82° / 84° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 82° / 85° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 80° / 84° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 79° / 83° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 83° / 86° 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (87 °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 4:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Oranjestad
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 6:30 pm
- Civil dawn 5:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:04 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 33 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 6:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,587 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Oranjestad
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:45–2:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:16–3:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:07–9:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 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 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 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 Oranjestad
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.5 mi.
From the shoreline (550 ft from Oranjestad) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deep2.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.25 mi from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.25 mi and 66 ft at 0.55 mi from shore.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
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Oranjestad Lighthouse 0.1 mi northwest
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(3) W 15s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 131 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 20 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near OranjestadTides nearby
- Saint Paul’s11 mi
- Dieppe Bay Town12 mi
- Sandy Point Town12 mi
- Sadlers14 mi
- Middle Island16 mi
- Old Road Town16 mi
- Nicola Town17 mi
- Trinity19 mi
- Windward Side19 mi
- Cayon19 mi
Oranjestad at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,097 people. Coordinates: 17.483° N, 62.986° W.
- It is 510 mi northeast of Kralendijk, the main place in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba . The sun rises 16 min earlier and sets 26 min earlier than in Kralendijk.
- The nearest tide station, St. Barthelemy, is 30 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about OranjestadQuestions
What time is high tide today in Oranjestad?
Today in Oranjestad there is high tide at 9:15 am (1.8 ft). Tide coefficient 108.
What time is sunset today in Oranjestad?
At 5:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Oranjestad?
At 6:09 am. First light comes at 5:22 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 12:45–2:45 am, Minor 8:07–9:07 am, Major 1:16–3:16 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Oranjestad?
Light drizzle, from 83 °F to 85 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph) and a 39% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Oranjestad?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.2 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the east-northeast. The water is 85.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Oranjestad?
The best time to visit Oranjestad is from January to April: highs of 82 °F to 85 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 9 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 St. Barthelemy (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).