Al Burj tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 1:11 pm (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–12:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 74 °F slight · 4.9 s from the west
- Wind · air 11 mph · 69 °F from the SW, gusts 21 · clear sky
- Sun 7:10 am–6:10 pm 11 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:46 pm
- Best time to dive 7:10–9:30 am great day · 9/10
Today in Al Burj 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 rising toward the high tide at 1:11 pm. The sun rises at 7:10 am and sets at 6:10 pm: 11 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (11 mph). Clear sky, 69 °F.
Fishing in Al Burj today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:16–4:16 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 am to 4:20 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:40 am, with sunrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
The tide barely moves in Al Burj, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Al Burj
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 70 °F: mild
- Calm for swimming: 3.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Moderate cross-shore wind (17 mph)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.4 ft
3.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 19 mph
Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand
Al Burj has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and water at 74 °F, though with moderate wind.
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 Al Burj
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Al Burj.
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Tides in Al Burj
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:26 am 1.4 ft
- ▼ Low tide 7:00 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 1:11 pm 1.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:47 pm 0.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 14 min to high tide at 1:11 pm.
In Al Burj 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 | 7:10 am · 6:10 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 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:10 am · 5:09 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 2:20 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:11 am · 5:08 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 3:24 am · 3:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:12 am · 5:07 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 4:23 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:13 am · 5:06 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 5:17 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:14 am · 5:05 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 6:07 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:14 am · 5:04 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 6:54 am · 7:16 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), 67 mi from Al Burj. 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 Al Burj
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north 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: 4.1 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.
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 8:57 am (local time).
Surf in Al Burj today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.8 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 6:45 am · sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 6:10 pm · last light 6:35 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 74.1 °F–75.0 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 13 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind 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 Al Burj today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 4 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.1–75.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 am to 9:30 am, combines light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, with the sun high, though with moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, with the sun high, though with moderate wind and current.
In Al Burj 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Al Burj.
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Weather in Al Burj
Now in Al Burj
- Low / high
- 65 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 55%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 56%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Very poor · 82
- Saharan dust
- Heavy
- Pollen
- None
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 (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.13 inHg. 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 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 70° | 68° | 66° | 69° | 74° | 74° | 71° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSW | 6 SW | 9 SW | 10 SW | 19 W | 17 W | 14 W | 7 WSW |
| Gusts | 13 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 20 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.6 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.8 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 |
- 9:00 am 69° 10 SW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 19 W 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 17 W 4.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 14 W 4.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 7 WSW 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 5 WSW 3.3 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 6 SSW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 5 SSW 2.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 65 / 75 °F | 19 mph WSW | 4.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 75 °F | 9 mph WSW | 3.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 76 °F | 7 mph E | 1.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 79 °F | 9 mph E | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 89 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 68 / 81 °F | 6 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 79 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 76 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 66 / 71 °F | 13 mph NW | 3.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 71 °F | 12 mph NW | 5.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 69 °F | 13 mph NW | 5.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 71 °F | 8 mph N | 5.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 70 °F | 13 mph N | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 70 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 63° / 75° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 63° / 76° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 64° / 79° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 69° / 89° 2.5 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 68° / 81° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 65° / 79° 1.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 65° / 76° 2.4 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.3 °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 8:57 am (local time).
The sun in Al Burj
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:16 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:40 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 0 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,631 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Al Burj
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:19–11:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:16–9:16 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 Al Burj
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1,200 ft from Al Burj) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 6.6 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.3 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
Burullus Lighthouse 6.0 mi east
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(3) W 20s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 154 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 128 ft
- Built
- 1992
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Al BurjTides nearby
- Ash Shūshah2.3 mi
- Awlād Sa‘īd2.8 mi
- Al Marāziqah2.8 mi
- Khannūf al Baḩrī3.1 mi
- ‘Ezbet el-‘Atârsa3.1 mi
- Khannūf al Qiblī3.1 mi
- As Sabā’i‘ah3.3 mi
- Awlād Şalāḩ3.3 mi
- As Sayyār3.6 mi
- Balţīm6.6 mi
Al Burj at a glance
- Town or city of about 60,320 people. Coordinates: 31.582° N, 30.981° E.
- It is 6.6 mi west of Balţīm, the main place in Kafr el-Sheikh. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Balţīm.
- The nearest tide station, Alexandria, is 67 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Al BurjQuestions
What time is sunset today in Al Burj?
At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Al Burj?
At 6:10 am. First light comes at 5:17 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 2:16–4:16 am, Minor 10:19–11:19 am, Major 2:48–4:48 pm, Minor 8:16–9:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Al Burj?
Partly cloudy, from 65 °F to 75 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (11 mph) and a 55% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Al Burj?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the west. The water is 74.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Al Burj?
The best time to visit Al Burj is from April to July and from September to October: highs of 74 °F to 88 °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).