Abū Qīr tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↓ falling · low 7:00 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 8:00–11:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 77 °F slight · 5.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 68 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:13 am–6:14 pm 11 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:51 pm
- Best time to dive 7:10–10:10 am great day · 9/10
Today in Abū Qīr there are high tides at 12:26 am (1.4 ft) and 1:11 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 7:00 am and 6:47 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:00 am. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 6:14 pm: 11 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:20 am to 4:20 am and from 2:52 pm to 4:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Mainly clear, 68 °F.
Fishing in Abū Qīr today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Sunset at 6:14 pm, golden hour from 5:40 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (4.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, combines sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:20 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:50 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise and some swell.
The tide barely moves in Abū Qīr, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Abū Qīr
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- Swim with care: 3.2 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.2 ft
3.2 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 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand
Abū Qīr has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine and water at 77 °F, though with moderate wind 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 Abū Qīr
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- Al Maamoura Beach 2.3 mi · SW
- Showers
- Aida Beach 3.5 mi · SW
- Sheraton 3.6 mi · SW
- Mandara Beach 3.9 mi · SW
- Miami Beach 5.0 mi · SW
- Sidi Bishr Beach 5.5 mi · SW
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 Abū Qīr
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Tides in Abū Qīr
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:26 am 1.4 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 7:00 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:11 pm 1.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:47 pm 0.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 6 min to low tide at 7:00 am.
In Abū Qīr the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.8 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 28 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.0 ft).
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:13 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 12:26 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 7:00 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:47 pm · 0.8 ft | 86% | Major periods 2:20 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:14 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 12:03 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 6:50 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 6:28 pm · 0.8 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:14 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 12:46 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:01 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:30 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 7:25 pm · 0.9 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:28 am · 3:58 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:15 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 1:49 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 9:52 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 9:30 pm · 1.0 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:27 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:16 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 4:07 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:35 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:18 pm · 1.1 ft | — | 44% | Major periods 5:21 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:17 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 12:01 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 6:16 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 12:38 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:07 pm · 1.2 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:35 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:18 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 1:10 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 7:17 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 1:23 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:42 pm · 1.3 ft | 23% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:20 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Alexandria station (TICON-4), 11 mi from Abū Qīr. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Abū Qīr
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
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 about normal for late October.
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 12:55 am (local time).
Surf in Abū Qīr today
Surf today
Fair- 2.8–4.2 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.6 ft swell at 6 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:48 am · sunrise 7:13 am · sunset 6:14 pm · last light 6:39 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 76.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 96 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 6:39 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell. 7:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and onshore 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 Abū Qīr today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.2 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.6 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 76.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 am to 10:10 am, combines light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
In Abū Qīr the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- Tanja von Barssel 6.8 mi
- Dalia S 10 mi
- Wreck 5.6 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- AAST Diving program 0.2 mi
- Port of Miami In Alexandria, Egypt 5.0 mi
- اسكندرية عروس المتوسط 5.2 mi
- Courses 10.0 mi
- submarine diving center 12 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 Abū Qīr
Now in Abū Qīr
- Low / high
- 65 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 59%
- Clouds
- 21%
- Humidity
- 54%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 26 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Very poor · 98
- Saharan dust
- Heavy
- Pollen
- None
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 (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.13 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 68° | 67° | 65° | 71° | 74° | 75° | 70° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SSW | 6 SSW | 4 SW | 8 SW | 14 W | 13 W | 8 WNW | 5 WNW |
| Gusts | 8 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.1 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 |
- 12:00 am 68° 4 SSW 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 6 SSW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 4 SW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 8 SW 3.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 14 W 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 13 W 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 8 WNW 4.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 5 WNW 4.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 65 / 75 °F | 15 mph WSW | 4.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 75 °F | 9 mph WSW | 3.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 77 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 82 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 66 / 83 °F | 12 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 79 °F | 10 mph W | 1.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 79 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 66 / 75 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 71 °F | 11 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 70 °F | 9 mph NNW | 6.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 67 °F | 12 mph NNW | 6.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 69 °F | 11 mph N | 5.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 69 °F | 11 mph N | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 70 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 61° / 75° 3.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 77° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 63° / 82° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 66° / 83° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 66° / 79° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 65° / 79° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 66° / 75° 2.8 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 temperature on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.3 °F; normal high: 80 °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 12:55 am (local time).
The sun in Abū Qīr
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:19 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:48 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:43 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 1 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:40 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,569 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Abū Qīr
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:20–4:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:52–4:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:22–11:22 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:21–9:21 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 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Abū Qīr
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Jetty 2.8 mi
- Jetty 5.3 mi
- Jetty 6.1 mi
- Jetty 7.4 mi
- Jetty 7.7 mi
- Fishing arts 0.8 mi
- Pirates Fishing Tackle 8.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Abū Qīr) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep800 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.7 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. 33 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 0.7 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 380 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.7 mi out.
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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Montaza Palace Lighthouse 2.9 mi southwest
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Abū QīrTides nearby
- ‘Izbat al ‘Arab2.8 mi
- ‘Ezbet Yûsef-el-‘Abd4.0 mi
- ‘Izbat Raslān4.3 mi
- ‘Ezbet Umm Sin el- Fûqâniya4.7 mi
- Ar Raml6.7 mi
- Al Mu‘addīyah7.2 mi
- Al Labbānī9.1 mi
- Smouha9.5 mi
- Alexandria11 mi
- Idkū14 mi
Abū Qīr at a glance
- Town or city of about 37,997 people. Coordinates: 31.311° N, 30.061° E.
- It is 11 mi northeast of Alexandria, the main place in Alexandria. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Alexandria.
- The nearest tide station, Alexandria, is 11 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shāţi’ al Ma‘mūrah (2.3 mi), Mīnā’ Qaşr al Muntazah (2.9 mi), Al Muntazah Beach (2.9 mi), Shāţi’ al Mandarah (3.8 mi).
Questions about Abū QīrQuestions
What time is sunset today in Abū Qīr?
At 6:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Abū Qīr?
At 6:14 am. First light comes at 5:20 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:20–4:20 am, Minor 10:22–11:22 am, Major 2:52–4:52 pm, Minor 8:21–9:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Abū Qīr?
Partly cloudy, from 65 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 59% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Abū Qīr?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 5.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 77.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Abū Qīr?
The best time to visit Abū Qīr is from April to July and from September to October: highs of 75 °F to 87 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 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: Alexandria station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).