Sallum tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 7:09 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:10 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–2:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 3.4 ft · 74 °F slight · 5.8 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 61 °F from the W, gusts 19 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:33 am–6:33 pm 11 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:11 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:11 pm
- Best time to dive 7:30–10:30 am great day · 9/10
Today in Sallum there are high tides at 12:35 am (0.2 ft) and 1:07 pm (0.1 ft) and low tides at 7:09 am and 6:46 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:09 am. The sun rises at 7:33 am and sets at 6:33 pm: 11 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:11 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:40 am to 4:40 am and from 3:12 pm to 5:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (10 mph). Mainly clear, 61 °F.
Fishing in Sallum today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:40–4:40 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 am to 4:40 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with sunrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:10 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
The tide barely moves in Sallum, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Sallum
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 3.5 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.5 ft
3.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Sallum has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and water at 74 °F, though with cool air and moderate offshore 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 Sallum
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Tides in Sallum
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:35 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 7:09 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:07 pm 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:46 pm -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 20 min to low tide at 7:09 am.
In Sallum the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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 February 18 (0.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.3 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:33 am · 6:33 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:09 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 6:46 pm · -0.1 ft | 86% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:34 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 12:12 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:59 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:56 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 6:17 pm · -0.1 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:34 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 12:57 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 8:13 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 2:23 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 6:54 pm · 0.0 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 2:08 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:25 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 4:29 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:18 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:16 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 44% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:37 am · 5:29 pm | Low tide 12:19 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:18 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:15 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:47 pm · 0.1 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:38 am · 5:28 pm | Low tide 1:22 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:20 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:15 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:40 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
Tides from the FES2022 station (AVISO/CNES), 2.6 mi from Sallum. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data 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.
The sea at Sallum
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.4 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
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.5 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 73.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 6:49 am (local time).
Surf in Sallum today
Surf today
Fair- 1.9–3.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.1 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 7:08 am · sunrise 7:33 am · sunset 6:33 pm · last light 6:58 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.8 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 67 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, 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 Sallum today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.1 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:58 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:11 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 10:30 am, combines light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Sallum 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
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 Sallum
Now in Sallum
- Low / high
- 61 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 19%
- Clouds
- 18%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- Saharan dust
- No
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.09 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 65° | 62° | 61° | 70° | 73° | 71° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 WSW | 11 WNW | 10 W | 10 W | 13 W | 14 WNW | 13 NW | 5 WNW |
| Gusts | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.2 ft | 2.8 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 |
- 6:00 am 62° 10 W 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 61° 10 W 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 70° 13 W 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 14 WNW 3.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 13 NW 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 5 WNW 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 5 WSW 2.3 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 6 W 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 74 °F | 14 mph WNW | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 74 °F | 7 mph W | 2.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 76 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 78 °F | 7 mph E | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 82 °F | 17 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 85 °F | 18 mph SW | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 82 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 74 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 69 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 67 °F | 9 mph E | 4.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 65 °F | 13 mph NNE | 5.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 68 °F | 9 mph N | 4.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 68 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 71 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 74° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 63° / 76° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 67° / 78° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 67° / 82° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 65° / 85° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 65° / 82° 1.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 65° / 74° 2.1 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 (−2.9 °F; normal high: 77 °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 6:49 am (local time).
The sun in Sallum
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:39 am
- Full dark 7:27 pm
- Civil dawn 7:08 am
- Civil dusk 6:58 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 0 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:59 pm
- Full dark 7:27 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,240 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sallum
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:40–4:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:12–5:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:44–11:44 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:41–9:41 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 Sallum
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Sallum.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (750 ft from Sallum) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.3 mi
- 33 ft deep1.7 mi
- 66 ft deep2.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.3 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 1.7 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). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near SallumTides nearby
All places in Matruh, A to Z (40) →Sallum at a glance
- Town or city of about 16,545 people. Coordinates: 31.554° N, 25.158° E.
- It is 123 mi west of Marsá Maţrūḩ, the main place in Matruh. The sun rises 9 min later and sets 8 min later than in Marsá Maţrūḩ.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 2.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about SallumQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sallum?
At 6:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sallum?
At 6:34 am. First light comes at 5:40 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 2:40–4:40 am, Minor 10:44–11:44 am, Major 3:12–5:12 pm, Minor 8:41–9:41 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sallum?
Overcast, from 61 °F to 74 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (10 mph) and a 19% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sallum?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.4 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the northwest. The water is 73.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sallum?
The best time to visit Sallum is from April to September: highs of 72 °F to 88 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 11 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).