TidePlanet

Today in Kribi there are high tides at 5:25 am (2.9 ft) and 6:08 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 11:41 am and 11:52 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:52 pm. The sun rises at 6:03 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 12 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:22 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:40 am to 2:40 am and from 1:12 pm to 3:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (6 mph). Clear, 78 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Kribi today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
8
Good day · 8 out of 10 5:40–6:30 pm Also 5:40–6:30 am and 10:40 am–12:40 pm
  • High tide at 6:08 pm, coefficient 98
  • Sunset at 6:05 pm, golden hour from 5:37 pm
  • Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
  • Highest tide coefficient today: 101 (big spring tides)

Your day at a glance

The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:08 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:30 am, with the 5:25 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 10:40 am to 12:40 pm, with the 11:41 am low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.

How it works · Next 7 days

Beach

Beach day in Kribi

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

8 good hours
7
Good beach day · 7 out of 10 1:00–5:00 pm Also 7:00–11:00 am
  • Mostly sunny
  • Onshore breeze (7 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
  • UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
  • Water at 85 °F (very warm)
  • Feels like 100 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.9 ft

    1.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 85 °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 7 mph

    Onshore breeze (7 mph).

  • Tide & sand 11:52 pm

    Low tide at 11:41 am and 11:52 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:25 am and 6:08 pm. Coefficient 101 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.

The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with intense heat and rain. 7:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with beach weather, little wind, water at 84 °F and low tide at 11:41 am, 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 Kribi

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kribi.

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Tides

Tides in Kribi

Tides for 7 days →

Today's high and low tides

  • ▲ High tide 5:25 am 2.9 ft · coef. 101
  • ▼ Low tide 11:41 am -3.2 ft
  • ▲ High tide 6:08 pm 2.3 ft · coef. 98

↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 2 min to low tide at 11:52 pm.

Tide coefficient 101 for the 5:25 am high tide and 98 for the 6:08 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.1 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 March 20 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-3.5 ft).

Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.

Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level

Tide coefficient and range in October

The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 104, 6.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 28, 1.9 ft).

Tide and solunar table · this week

Day Sun Tide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4 Coef. Moon Major periods Activity
Today, Wed 28 6:03 am · 6:05 pm High tide 5:25 am · 2.9 ft Low tide 11:41 am · -3.2 ft High tide 6:08 pm · 2.3 ft Low tide 11:52 pm · -2.3 ft Coef. 101 93% Major periods 12:40 am · 1:12 pm Medium
Thu 29 6:03 am · 6:05 pm High tide 6:11 am · 2.6 ft Low tide 12:26 pm · -3.0 ft High tide 7:00 pm · 2.0 ft — Coef. 93 85% Major periods 1:44 am · 2:16 pm Medium
Fri 30 6:03 am · 6:05 pm Low tide 12:40 am · -2.0 ft High tide 7:01 am · 2.2 ft Low tide 1:15 pm · -2.7 ft High tide 8:01 pm · 1.8 ft Coef. 81 76% Major periods 2:49 am · 3:20 pm Low
Sat 31 6:04 am · 6:04 pm Low tide 1:34 am · -1.5 ft High tide 7:59 am · 1.8 ft Low tide 2:10 pm · -2.3 ft High tide 9:12 pm · 1.6 ft Coef. 67 66% Major periods 3:52 am · 4:22 pm Medium
Sun 1 6:04 am · 6:04 pm Low tide 2:39 am · -1.1 ft High tide 9:10 am · 1.4 ft Low tide 3:15 pm · -1.9 ft High tide 10:33 pm · 1.6 ft Coef. 54 Last quarter Major periods 4:51 am · 5:18 pm Medium
Mon 2 6:04 am · 6:04 pm Low tide 4:02 am · -0.8 ft High tide 10:36 am · 1.1 ft Low tide 4:30 pm · -1.7 ft High tide 11:50 pm · 1.7 ft Coef. 49 43% Major periods 5:45 am · 6:10 pm Medium
Tue 3 6:04 am · 6:04 pm Low tide 5:38 am · -0.9 ft High tide 12:01 pm · 1.1 ft Low tide 5:45 pm · -1.6 ft — Coef. 51 33% Major periods 6:34 am · 6:58 pm Low

▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.

Where this tide comes from

M · Global model

Kribi has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.1 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.

Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.

How we calculate the tide

Sea and waves

The sea at Kribi

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 1.7 ft · 8.2 s from the southwest (231°)
Swell 1.6 ft · 7.9 s from the southwest
Current 0.5 mph toward the NE

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.9 ft
  • Significant1.7 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 6 mph S · gusts 11
Offshore (12 mi WNW)Offshore 14 mph SSW · gusts 17

Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.

Cross-shore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.1 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southwest (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now84.4 °F
Today 83.5–85.1 °F air: 75 / 89 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 82.4 °F measured 0.6 mi away

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 (+2.3 °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 9:51 pm (local time).

Surf

Surf in Kribi today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Poor
3
Poor · 3 out of 10 6:00–10:00 am 1.4–2.1 ft Also 3:00–6:00 pm
  • 1.4–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
  • 1.5 ft swell at 10 s from the southwest, a bit short
  • Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
  • Falling tide (low tide at 11:41 am)
Surf at the shore 1.4–2.1 ft average – sets
Swell 1.5 ft 10 s · SW · 39 kJ
Wind 5 mph NE · offshore
Water and wetsuit 83.5 °F Boardshorts
  • Light: First light 5:42 am · sunrise 6:03 am · sunset 6:05 pm · last light 6:26 pm
  • Tide: high 5:25 am (2.9 ft), low 11:41 am (-3.2 ft), high 6:08 pm (2.3 ft) and low 11:52 pm (-2.3 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 83.5 °F–85.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
  • Energy: 39 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm also works.

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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Kribi today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
7
Good day · 7 out of 10 11:00 am–12:30 pm Also 5:20–6:00 pm
  • Slack water around low tide (11:41 am): little current from 11:26 am to 12:00 pm
  • 1.5 ft swell at 10 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (4 mph)
  • 0.6 mph current toward the north-northeast (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 1.5 ft 10 s · from the SW
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 83.5 °F Shorty or a rash guard
Current 0.6 mph toward the NNE
  • Slack water today: high tide 5:25 am (5:00–5:50 am), low tide 11:41 am (11:26 am–12:00 pm), high tide 6:08 pm (5:40–6:30 pm) and low tide 11:52 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am)
  • Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.28 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 83.5–85.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 8:22 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 5:20 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at high tide and light wind, though with 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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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

Weather in Kribi

14-day weather

Now in Kribi

Now 78 °F Clear · feels like 87 °F · 75 / 89 °F
Low / high
75 / 89 °F
Rain
0.04 in · 52%
Clouds
17%
Humidity
92%
Dew pointDew point
76 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 28
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 (+0.07 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 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky Light drizzleOvercastOvercastOvercastPartly cloudyLight drizzleLight drizzleMainly clear
Temperature 76°75°75°81°88°86°81°79°
Wind (mph) 3 E3 E5 NE4 NE4 NW7 WNW5 SW6 S
Gusts 6791111191411
Waves 2.1 ft2.0 ft2.0 ft1.9 ft1.9 ft1.8 ft1.8 ft1.8 ft
Rain 0.01 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 9:00 pm 79° 6 S 1.8 ft
  • 12:00 am 77° 3 SE 1.7 ft
  • 3:00 am 75° 2 ENE 1.6 ft
  • 6:00 am 76° 3 E 1.6 ft
  • 9:00 am 80° 3 ESE 1.6 ft
  • 12:00 pm 85° 5 W 1.6 ft
  • 3:00 pm 84° 8 WSW 1.8 ft
  • 6:00 pm 80° 6 SW 1.9 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave High tides
Today · 28 Light drizzle 75 / 89 °F 7 mph WNW 2.1 ft 5:25 am · 6:08 pm
Thu 29 Light drizzle 75 / 86 °F 9 mph SSW 1.9 ft 6:11 am · 7:00 pm
Fri 30 Light showers 73 / 85 °F 8 mph SSW 1.8 ft 7:01 am · 8:01 pm
Sat 31 Light showers 74 / 84 °F 7 mph SSW 1.6 ft 7:59 am · 9:12 pm
Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 74 / 87 °F 7 mph SSE 1.6 ft 9:10 am · 10:33 pm
Mon 2 Light showers 74 / 87 °F 8 mph SSW 1.9 ft 10:36 am · 11:50 pm
Tue 3 Light showers 74 / 85 °F 9 mph SSW 2.0 ft 12:01 pm
Wed 4 Light showers 73 / 84 °F 8 mph SSE 2.0 ft 12:55 am · 1:12 pm
Thu 5 Drizzle 74 / 83 °F 7 mph S 2.0 ft 1:47 am · 2:10 pm
Fri 6 Drizzle 74 / 80 °F 6 mph S 1.8 ft 2:30 am · 2:58 pm
Sat 7 Drizzle 74 / 83 °F 7 mph SSW 1.9 ft 3:07 am · 3:40 pm
Sun 8 Heavy drizzle 75 / 80 °F 6 mph S 2.3 ft 3:40 am · 4:17 pm
Mon 9 Light showers 74 / 82 °F 6 mph SSE 2.1 ft 4:09 am · 4:50 pm
Tue 10 Drizzle 74 / 81 °F 6 mph S 2.0 ft 4:36 am · 5:21 pm
  • Thu 29 Light drizzle 75° / 86° 1.9 ft
  • Fri 30 Light showers 73° / 85° 1.8 ft
  • Sat 31 Light showers 74° / 84° 1.6 ft
  • Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 74° / 87° 1.6 ft
  • Mon 2 Light showers 74° / 87° 1.9 ft
  • Tue 3 Light showers 74° / 85° 2.0 ft
  • Wed 4 Light showers 73° / 84° 2.0 ft
See all 14 days →

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 tomorrow. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 9:51 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Kribi

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:03 am in the ESE (103°)ESE
Sets 6:05 pm in the WSW (257°)WSW
  • First light 5:18 am
  • Full dark 6:51 pm
  • Civil dawn 5:42 am
  • Civil dusk 6:26 pm
  • Solar noon 12:04 pm (74° high)
  • Daylight 12 h 1 min (−0 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:37 pm
  • Full dark 6:51 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:03–6:32 am
Evening golden hour5:37–6:05 pm
Kribi

Today the sun is 92,360,534 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Kribi

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 93% 93% illuminated · 17.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am
Rises 8:22 pm in the ENE (63°)ENE
Sets 9:06 am tomorrow · in the WNW (298°) · set at 8:01 am
Transit 1:40 am overhead
Visible 12 h 43 min from 8:22 pm to 9:06 am

Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 12:40–2:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:12–3:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 7:31–8:31 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:52–8:52 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.

Place

Where to fish in Kribi

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Shallow, gradual

Shallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.

From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Kribi) out to sea, heading west.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deep0.95 mi
  • 33 ft deep2.1 mi
  • 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.

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

Photo of Kribi Range Front Lighthouse
Photo: Afcidec · Public domain

Kribi Range Front Lighthouse 0.3 mi northwest

Light
3 white flashes every 12 s · Fl(3) W 12s
Range
14 nautical miles (16 mi)
Light height
59 ft above sea level
Tower height
49 ft

Other lighthouses nearby: Kribi Range Rear Light (0.7 mi southeast).

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses

Tides near KribiTides nearby

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Kribi at a glance

  • Town or city of about 93,482 people. Coordinates: 2.937° N, 9.908° E.
  • Its coast faces west.

Questions about KribiQuestions

What time is high tide today in Kribi?

Today in Kribi there are high tides at 5:25 am (2.9 ft) and 6:08 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 11:41 am and 11:52 pm. Tide coefficient 101.

What time is sunset today in Kribi?

At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kribi?

At 6:03 am. First light comes at 5:18 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 12:40–2:40 am, Minor 7:31–8:31 am, Major 1:12–3:12 pm, Minor 7:52–8:52 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Kribi?

Light drizzle, from 75 °F to 89 °F, with a light breeze from the south (6 mph) and a 52% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Kribi?

Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 8.2 s from the southwest. The water is 84.4 °F.

When is the best time to visit Kribi?

The best time to visit Kribi is from December to January: highs of 88 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 5 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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