The Bottom today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 5:10–6:10 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.5 ft · 86 °F slight · 7.2 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 84 °F from the ESE, gusts 17 · light drizzle
- Surf tomorrow 1.6–2.5 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:10 am–5:43 pm 11 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:30–3:00 pm great day · 9/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in The Bottom the sun rises at 6:10 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 11 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (13 mph). Light drizzle, 84 °F.
Fishing in The Bottom today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:17–3:17 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (3.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, combines a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:50 am to 2:50 am, with a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 5:10 pm to 6:10 pm, with sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, swordfish, yellowfin tuna and yellowtail snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: swordfish and yellowfin tuna. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for The Bottom, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in The Bottom
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 3.8 ft waves
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.8 ft
3.8 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–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for The Bottom, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with moderate offshore wind and very high UV. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with rain, moderate offshore wind and very high UV.
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 The Bottom
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of The Bottom.
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Webcams near The Bottom
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Tides in The Bottom
Tides in The Bottom: not available yet
There is no tide station near The Bottom, 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 Lower Hell's Gate · 1.6 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at The Bottom
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.1 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 northwest 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 Wednesday 28: 4.0 ft with a period of 8 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 (+2.4 °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 4:55 pm (local time).
Surf in The Bottom today
Surf today
Fair- 1.9–2.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.2 ft swell at 9 s from the north, a bit short
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:48 am · sunrise 6:10 am · sunset 5:43 pm · last light 6:05 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 85.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 75 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 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 The Bottom today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.2 ft swell at 9 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:05 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for The Bottom, 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 The Bottom
Now in The Bottom
- Low / high
- 84 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 27%
- Clouds
- 13%
- Humidity
- 72%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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 | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 84° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 84° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 ESE | 13 E | 14 E | 13 ESE | 13 ESE | 13 ESE | 13 E | 15 ESE |
| Gusts | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
| Waves | 4.0 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 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 pm 84° 13 E 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 84° 15 ESE 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 84° 16 ESE 3.6 ft
- 3:00 am 83° 16 ESE 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 83° 18 ESE 3.8 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 17 ESE 3.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 14 ESE 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 12 E 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 84 / 84 °F | 16 mph ESE | 4.0 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 83 / 85 °F | 18 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 84 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 81 / 84 °F | 16 mph E | 3.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 83 / 85 °F | 18 mph E | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 80 / 84 °F | 18 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 83 °F | 21 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 83 / 84 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 83 / 84 °F | 13 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 82 / 84 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 83 / 84 °F | 14 mph E | 2.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 83 / 84 °F | 15 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 83 / 83 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 83 / 83 °F | 11 mph E | 2.5 ft |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 83° / 85° 3.9 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 80° / 84° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 81° / 84° 3.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 83° / 85° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 80° / 84° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 77° / 83° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 83° / 84° 3.3 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, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (86 °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 The Bottom
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:22 am
- Full dark 6:31 pm
- Civil dawn 5:48 am
- Civil dusk 6:05 pm
- Solar noon 11:57 am (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 33 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 6:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,569 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in The Bottom
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:09–9:09 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:25–8:25 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 The Bottom
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 480 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.25 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from The Bottom) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep260 ft
- 33 ft deep480 ft
- 66 ft deep750 ft
- 164 ft deep0.25 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 23 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 480 ft and 66 ft at 750 ft from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
St. John's Lighthouse 0.6 mi southeast
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Tower height
- 49 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near The BottomTides nearby
- Windward Side1.2 mi
- Upper Hell's Gate1.9 mi
- Oranjestad20 mi
- Little Bay30 mi
- Koolbaai31 mi
- Philipsburg31 mi
- Saint Paul’s31 mi
- Sandy Ground31 mi
- Upper Prince’s Quarter32 mi
- Cul de Sac32 mi
The Bottom at a glance
- Town or city of about 488 people. Coordinates: 17.627° N, 63.250° W.
- It is 505 mi northeast of Kralendijk, the main place in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba . The sun rises 15 min earlier and sets 26 min earlier than in Kralendijk.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about The BottomQuestions
What time is sunset today in The Bottom?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in The Bottom?
At 6:11 am. First light comes at 5:23 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 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 8:09–9:09 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 7:25–8:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in The Bottom?
Light drizzle, from 84 °F to 84 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (13 mph) and a 27% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in The Bottom?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 7.2 s from the east-northeast. The water is 85.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit The Bottom?
The best time to visit The Bottom is from January to April: highs of 82 °F to 83 °F, about 3 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).