Gonaïves today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 88 °F calm (rippled) · 4.4 s from the west
- Wind · air 3 mph · 85 °F from the WNW, gusts 12 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:50 am–6:19 pm 11 h 29 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:30 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:30 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.88 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Gonaïves the sun rises at 6:50 am and sets at 6:19 pm: 11 h 29 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:30 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:25 am to 3:25 am and from 1:57 pm to 3:57 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-northwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 85 °F.
Fishing in Gonaïves today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:57–3:57 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:20 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: swordfish, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Gonaïves, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Gonaïves
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 99 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Gonaïves, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F, though with intense heat. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 88 °F, 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 Gonaïves
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Gonaïves.
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Webcams near Gonaïves
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Tides in Gonaïves
Tides in Gonaïves: not available yet
There is no tide station near Gonaïves, 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 Cap Rouge · 32 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Gonaïves
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 0.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southwest (smooth).
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 (+2.4 °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 4:53 pm (local time).
Diving in Gonaïves today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.25 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 87.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:41 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:30 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Gonaïves, 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 Gonaïves
Now in Gonaïves
- Low / high
- 74 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 41%
- Clouds
- 42%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- Saharan dust
- No
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 | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 78° | 75° | 74° | 80° | 87° | 86° | 84° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 N | 4 NNE | 4 NNE | 3 NE | 3 WSW | 5 W | 3 WNW | 2 SW |
| Gusts | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 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 |
- 6:00 pm 84° 3 WNW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 2 SW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 1 E 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 2 NE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 2 NE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 1 NE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 2 W 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 3 W 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.5 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 87 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 86 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 89 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 88 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 86 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 85 °F | 4 mph SW | 0.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 86 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 85 °F | 6 mph WNW | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 86 °F | 5 mph WSW | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph N | 0.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 86 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 87 °F | 6 mph N | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 88 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.5 ft |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 76° / 87° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 75° / 86° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 74° / 89° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 88° 0.2 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 75° / 86° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 85° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 75° / 86° 0.1 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.8 °F; normal high: 93 °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 4:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Gonaïves
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:02 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 6:41 pm
- Solar noon 12:35 pm (57° high)
- Daylight 11 h 29 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:49 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,929 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gonaïves
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:25–3:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:57–3:57 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:52–9:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:00–9:00 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 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 Gonaïves
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Gonaïves.
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Nearest lighthouse
Pointe Lapierre Lighthouse 5.1 mi west
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 318 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1928
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near GonaïvesTides nearby
- Grande Saline14 mi
- Saint-Marc23 mi
- Anse Rouge27 mi
- Acul du Nord29 mi
- Borgne30 mi
- Petite Anse33 mi
- Saint-Louis du Nord34 mi
- Ti Port-de-Paix35 mi
- Port-de-Paix35 mi
- Baie de Henne37 mi
Gonaïves at a glance
- Town or city of about 84,961 people. Coordinates: 19.448° N, 72.689° W.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about GonaïvesQuestions
What time is sunset today in Gonaïves?
At 6:19 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gonaïves?
At 6:50 am. First light comes at 6:02 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 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 1:25–3:25 am, Minor 8:52–9:52 am, Major 1:57–3:57 pm, Minor 8:00–9:00 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Gonaïves?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 87 °F, with a light air from the west-northwest (3 mph) and a 41% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gonaïves?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the west. The water is 87.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gonaïves?
The best time to visit Gonaïves is from December to March: highs of 89 °F to 90 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 7 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).