El-Tor today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 10/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 78 °F smooth · 2.3 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 75 °F from the N, gusts 7 · clear
- Sun 6:55 am–6:03 pm 11 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:45 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.98 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in El-Tor the sun rises at 6:55 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 11 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:05 am to 4:05 am and from 2:37 pm to 4:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north (5 mph). Clear, 75 °F.
Fishing in El-Tor today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:37–4:37 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for El-Tor, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in El-Tor
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for El-Tor, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 78 °F. 8:00 am to 11:00 am is good too, with sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 77 °F.
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 El-Tor
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of El-Tor.
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Webcams near El-Tor
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Tides in El-Tor
Tides in El-Tor: not available yet
There is no tide station near El-Tor, 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 Ras Gharib · 34 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at El-Tor
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 2.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west-northwest (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 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 12:57 am (local time).
Diving in El-Tor today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- 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 77.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for El-Tor, 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
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 El-Tor
Now in El-Tor
- Low / high
- 72 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 43%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 46
- Saharan dust
- Moderate
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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 76° | 74° | 72° | 74° | 82° | 85° | 83° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 N | 5 N | 4 N | 5 N | 9 WNW | 10 WNW | 11 N | 7 NNW |
| Gusts | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 10 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 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 76° 5 N 0.4 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 5 N 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 4 N 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 5 N 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 9 WNW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 10 WNW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 11 N 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 7 NNW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 72 / 85 °F | 11 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 82 °F | 17 mph NW | 2.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 82 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 80 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 96 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 94 °F | 14 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 90 °F | 15 mph NW | 2.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 90 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 86 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 82 °F | 13 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 81 °F | 12 mph N | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 63 / 79 °F | 12 mph N | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 79 °F | 13 mph NW | 5.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 78 °F | 8 mph NW | 5.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 73° / 82° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 70° / 82° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 70° / 80° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 69° / 96° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 74° / 94° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 73° / 90° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 70° / 90° 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 temperature on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °F; normal high: 83 °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 12:57 am (local time).
The sun in El-Tor
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:03 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:31 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:29 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 8 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,808 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El-Tor
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:05–4:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:37–4:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:58–10:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:15–9:15 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 El-Tor
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of El-Tor.
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Tides near El-TorTides nearby
All places in South Sinai, A to Z (11) →El-Tor at a glance
- Town or city of about 38,285 people. Coordinates: 28.242° N, 33.622° E.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Mīnā’ aţ Ţūr (1.0 mi).
Questions about El-TorQuestions
What time is sunset today in El-Tor?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El-Tor?
At 5:56 am. First light comes at 5:04 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 2:05–4:05 am, Minor 9:58–10:58 am, Major 2:37–4:37 pm, Minor 8:15–9:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El-Tor?
Clear sky, from 72 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the north (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El-Tor?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the northwest. The water is 77.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit El-Tor?
The best time to visit El-Tor is from February to May and from October to December: highs of 72 °F to 88 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 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).