Baní today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 85 °F slight · 5.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 77 °F from the NNW, gusts 7 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.4–2.1 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 3:00–6:33 pm
- Sun 6:39 am–6:11 pm 11 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:23 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Baní the sun rises at 6:39 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 11 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:15 am to 3:15 am and from 1:47 pm to 3:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph). Overcast, 77 °F.
Fishing in Baní today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:47–3:47 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Baní, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Baní
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.04 in)
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.7 ft
2.7 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Baní, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 85 °F, though with rain 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 Baní
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Playa Los Almendros 3.7 mi · S
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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Webcams near Baní
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Tides in Baní
Tides in Baní: not available yet
There is no tide station near Baní, 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 Playa de Catalina · 6.4 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Baní
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces south 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: 3.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southeast (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 (+1.3 °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 10:24 pm (local time).
Surf in Baní today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:17 am · sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:33 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 85.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 31 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:17 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 6:33 pm can also work, with 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 Baní today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.6 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 5 s) and rain (0.71 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Baní, 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 Baní.
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Weather in Baní
Now in Baní
- Low / high
- 74 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.32 in · 95%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Drizzle | Overcast | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 75° | 74° | 75° | 80° | 84° | 85° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 N | 5 NNE | 6 NNE | 4 NE | 6 SE | 6 SSE | 1 NE | 5 NNW |
| Gusts | 6 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 7 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 77° 3 N 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 3 NE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 3 N 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 4 NE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 5 ENE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 4 NNE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 4 NE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 6 NE 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 86 °F | 7 mph NE | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 84 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 88 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 83 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 84 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 82 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 82 °F | 4 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 84 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 83 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 84 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 86 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.5 ft |
- Thu 29 Light showers 76° / 83° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 75° / 84° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 74° / 88° 2.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 77° / 83° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 75° / 84° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 74° / 82° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 82° 1.8 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 and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.0 °F; normal high: 90 °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 10:24 pm (local time).
The sun in Baní
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:17 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:25 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 31 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,089 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Baní
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:15–3:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:47–3:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:40–9:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:53–8:53 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 Baní
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Baní.
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Tides near BaníTides nearby
- Matanzas6.2 mi
- Nizao8.3 mi
- Sabana Grande de Palenque12 mi
- Palmar de Ocoa17 mi
- San Gregorio de Nigua20 mi
- Bajos de Haina22 mi
- El Carril23 mi
- Bella Vista28 mi
- Azua29 mi
- La Julia29 mi
Baní at a glance
- Town or city of about 66,709 people. Coordinates: 18.280° N, 70.332° W.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about BaníQuestions
What time is sunset today in Baní?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Baní?
At 6:40 am. First light comes at 5:52 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 1:15–3:15 am, Minor 8:40–9:40 am, Major 1:47–3:47 pm, Minor 7:53–8:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Baní?
Drizzle, from 74 °F to 86 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph) and a 95% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Baní?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the southeast. The water is 85.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Baní?
The best time to visit Baní is from December to March: highs of 87 °F to 89 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 7 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).