Massawa tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↑ rising · high 2:43 am (1.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00 am–12:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 91 °F smooth · 3.3 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 1 mph · 88 °F from the S, gusts 4 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:17 am–5:54 pm 11 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:51 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:10–4:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Massawa there are high tides at 2:00 am (1.2 ft) and 2:26 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 8:07 am and 8:46 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:43 am. The sun rises at 6:17 am and sets at 5:54 pm: 11 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:37 am to 2:37 am and from 1:08 pm to 3:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (1 mph). Mainly clear, 88 °F.
Fishing in Massawa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:26 pm, coefficient 90
- Major period 1:08–3:08 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:26 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:00 am to 2:40 am, with the 2:00 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 7:50 am to 8:50 am, with the 8:07 am low tide and moonset.
Beach day in Massawa
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 91 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 8:07 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 91 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:07 am
Low tide at 8:07 am and 8:46 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:00 am and 2:26 pm. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea, water at 91 °F and low tide at 8:07 am, though with intense heat.
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 Massawa
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- Gurgusum Beach 4.8 mi · N
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Tides in Massawa
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:00 am 1.2 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 8:07 am -1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:26 pm 1.5 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 8:46 pm -1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 49 min to high tide at 2:43 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 2:00 am high tide and 90 for the 2:26 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on February 3 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-1.6 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 10 to 11 (coefficient 95, 3.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 35, 1.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:17 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 2:00 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 8:07 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 8:46 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 91 | 93% | Major periods 12:37 am · 1:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:18 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 8:51 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 3:12 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:33 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 88 | 86% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 3:32 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:39 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 4:04 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 10:25 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 83 | 77% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 4:29 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:33 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 5:04 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 11:24 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 74 | 67% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:19 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 5:36 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:36 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 6:11 pm · 1.1 ft | — | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:19 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 6:50 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 12:52 pm · -0.9 ft | High tide 7:23 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 60 | 44% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 1:50 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 8:05 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 2:16 pm · -0.8 ft | High tide 8:33 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 61 | 34% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Massawa has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.8 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model 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 Massawa
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.1 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 2.2 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-southeast (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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °F).
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 11:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Massawa today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:07 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:55 am · sunrise 6:17 am · sunset 5:54 pm · last light 6:16 pm
- Tide: high 2:00 am (1.2 ft), low 8:07 am (-1.5 ft), high 2:26 pm (1.5 ft) and low 8:46 pm (-1.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 90.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Massawa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:26 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm
- 0.8 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:00 am (1:40–2:20 am), low tide 8:07 am (7:50–8:30 am), high tide 2:26 pm (2:00–2:50 pm) and low tide 8:46 pm (8:20–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 90.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:16 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:50 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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Weather in Massawa
Now in Massawa
- Low / high
- 83 / 98 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 38%
- Humidity
- 50%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- Saharan dust
- Light
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 | Clear |
| Temperature | 88° | 85° | 84° | 92° | 98° | 97° | 92° | 91° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 ENE | 1 NNW | 3 W | 7 NW | 8 NE | 11 ENE | 7 ESE | 5 SE |
| Gusts | 5 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 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 87° 1 S 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 85° 1 WNW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 82° 5 WSW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 91° 5 NW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 95° 9 NE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 98° 10 NE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 94° 5 E 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 91° 1 SE 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 83 / 98 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 2:00 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 82 / 98 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 2:43 am · 3:12 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 82 / 96 °F | 10 mph N | 1.4 ft | 3:32 am · 4:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 81 / 96 °F | 9 mph N | 1.5 ft | 4:29 am · 5:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 82 / 96 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 5:36 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 81 / 97 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 6:50 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 80 / 95 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 8:05 am · 8:33 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 82 / 94 °F | 9 mph N | 0.7 ft | 9:14 am · 9:38 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 82 / 95 °F | 11 mph N | 1.2 ft | 10:15 am · 10:34 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 82 / 98 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.3 ft | 11:07 am · 11:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 82 / 105 °F | 19 mph SSE | 3.9 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Sun 8 | 82 / 101 °F | 13 mph E | 2.8 ft | 12:08 am · 12:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 83 / 95 °F | 10 mph N | 2.0 ft | 12:48 am · 1:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 83 / 91 °F | 10 mph N | 1.3 ft | 1:26 am · 1:50 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 82° / 98° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 82° / 96° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 81° / 96° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 82° / 96° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 81° / 97° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 80° / 95° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 82° / 94° 0.7 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+18.2 °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 11:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Massawa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:30 am
- Full dark 6:42 pm
- Civil dawn 5:55 am
- Civil dusk 6:16 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (61° high)
- Daylight 11 h 37 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:25 pm
- Full dark 6:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,362,545 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Massawa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,484 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:37–2:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:08–3:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:54–8:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:21–8:21 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 · 11:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Massawa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Massawa) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 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 0.6 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Massawa Harbor Range Front Lighthouse 0.4 mi west
- Light
- Steady red light · F R
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Massawa Harbor Range Rear Lighthouse (0.4 mi west), Ra's Madur Lighthouse (0.5 mi northeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MassawaTides nearby
All places in Northern Red Sea, A to Z (12) →Massawa at a glance
- Town or city of about 23,100 people. Coordinates: 15.608° N, 39.475° E.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Gurgusum Āshewama YeBahir T’eref (4.8 mi).
Questions about MassawaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Massawa?
Today in Massawa there are high tides at 2:00 am (1.2 ft) and 2:26 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 8:07 am and 8:46 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Massawa?
At 5:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Massawa?
At 6:18 am. First light comes at 5:30 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:37–2:37 am, Minor 7:54–8:54 am, Major 1:08–3:08 pm, Minor 7:21–8:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Massawa?
Mainly clear, from 83 °F to 98 °F, with a light air from the south (1 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Massawa?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the east-southeast. The water is 90.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Massawa?
The best time to visit Massawa is from September to February: highs of 76 °F to 85 °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
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).