Sidi Barrani tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 1:01 pm (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:00–8:00 am fair day · 4/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 6.4 ft · 76 °F moderate · 6.3 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 65 °F from the W, gusts 19 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:30 am–6:30 pm 11 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:07 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–6:50 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Sidi Barrani there are high tides at 12:30 am (0.2 ft) and 1:01 pm (0.1 ft) and low tides at 7:02 am and 6:41 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:01 pm. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:30 pm: 11 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:37 am to 4:37 am and from 3:09 pm to 5:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 6.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (11 mph). Partly cloudy, 65 °F.
Fishing in Sidi Barrani today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Sunrise at 7:30 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and 6.4 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:00 am, lines up with sunrise. Also worth a try from 3:10 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, though with moderate wind. Also good from 2:40 am to 4:40 am, with a major period.
The tide barely moves in Sidi Barrani, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Sidi Barrani
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 6.4 ft waves every 6 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.4 ft
6.4 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand
Sidi Barrani has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Sidi Barrani
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Sidi Barrani.
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Tides in Sidi Barrani
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:30 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 7:02 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 1:01 pm 0.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 6:41 pm -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 53 min to high tide at 1:01 pm.
In Sidi Barrani 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 | 7:30 am · 6:30 pm | High tide 12:30 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:02 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 1:01 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 6:41 pm · -0.2 ft | 86% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:31 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 12:07 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:52 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 6:13 pm · -0.1 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:31 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 12:52 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:03 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 2:08 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 6:54 pm · -0.1 ft | 66% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:32 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 2:02 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 10:09 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:26 pm | High tide 4:19 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:07 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:01 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 44% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:25 pm | Low tide 12:06 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:11 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:06 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:37 pm · 0.1 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:35 am · 5:25 pm | Low tide 1:13 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:13 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 1:46 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:06 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:37 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), 1.6 mi from Sidi Barrani. 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 Sidi Barrani
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.2 ft
- Significant6.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 6.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the 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 7:08 am (local time).
Surf in Sidi Barrani today
Surf today
Good- 3.7–5.7 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.7 ft swell at 7 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 4.1 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 7:05 am · sunrise 7:30 am · sunset 6:30 pm · last light 6:55 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 75.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 223 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell and wind swell. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore 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 Sidi Barrani today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 4.7 ft swell at 6 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.4 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 75.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:55 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm, lines up with weak current, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind.
In Sidi Barrani 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 Sidi Barrani.
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Weather in Sidi Barrani
Now in Sidi Barrani
- Low / high
- 64 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 20%
- Clouds
- 61%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.10 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 69° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 70° | 73° | 70° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 SW | 16 WNW | 12 W | 11 WSW | 15 WNW | 15 WNW | 14 NW | 7 WNW |
| Gusts | 17 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 14 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 5.7 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.4 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.7 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 65° 11 WSW 6.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 70° 15 WNW 6.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 15 WNW 5.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 14 NW 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 7 WNW 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 4 SW 4.1 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 5 SW 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 5 SSW 3.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 73 °F | 16 mph W | 6.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 74 °F | 11 mph W | 4.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 78 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 84 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 83 °F | 17 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 87 °F | 13 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 85 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 74 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 69 °F | 6 mph NE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 65 °F | 8 mph ENE | 5.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 66 °F | 8 mph NNE | 5.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 67 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 67 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 70 °F | 10 mph W | 3.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 61° / 74° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 78° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 66° / 84° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 64° / 83° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 64° / 87° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 62° / 85° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 63° / 74° 2.9 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 (−5.6 °F; normal high: 78 °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 7:08 am (local time).
The sun in Sidi Barrani
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:36 am
- Full dark 7:23 pm
- Civil dawn 7:05 am
- Civil dusk 6:55 pm
- Solar noon 1:00 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 0 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:56 pm
- Full dark 7:23 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,291 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sidi Barrani
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:37–4:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:09–5:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:41–11:41 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:37–9:37 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 Sidi Barrani
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Sidi Barrani.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Sidi Barrani) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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. 33 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (0.95 mi): for deeper dives, 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: 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.
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Sidi Barrani at a glance
- Town or city of about 38,253 people. Coordinates: 31.612° N, 25.925° E.
- It is 79 mi west of Marsá Maţrūḩ, the main place in Matruh. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 5 min later than in Marsá Maţrūḩ.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.5 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Sidi BarraniQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sidi Barrani?
At 6:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sidi Barrani?
At 6:31 am. First light comes at 5:37 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 2:37–4:37 am, Minor 10:41–11:41 am, Major 3:09–5:09 pm, Minor 8:37–9:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sidi Barrani?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 73 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (11 mph) and a 20% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sidi Barrani?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.4 ft waves with a period of 6.3 s from the northwest. The water is 75.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sidi Barrani?
The best time to visit Sidi Barrani is from April to September: highs of 73 °F to 86 °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).