Saint-Marc today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 87 °F calm (rippled) · 4.8 s from the west
- Wind · air 3 mph · 83 °F from the SW, gusts 10 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:50 am–6:19 pm 11 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:31 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.91 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Saint-Marc the sun rises at 6:50 am and sets at 6:19 pm: 11 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:31 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 southwest (3 mph). Light drizzle, 83 °F.
Fishing in Saint-Marc today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:57–3:57 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light cross-shore wind (6 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, lines up with a major period. Also good from 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period.
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 Saint-Marc, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Saint-Marc
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 94 °F: hot
- Cross-shore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.3 ft
0.3 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 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Saint-Marc, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm is good too, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °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 Saint-Marc
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Grosse Roche Beach 1.3 mi · N
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Saint-Marc
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Tides in Saint-Marc
Tides in Saint-Marc: not available yet
There is no tide station near Saint-Marc, 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 Trou Forban · 14 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Saint-Marc
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 west 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: 0.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west (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 (+2.2 °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 6:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Saint-Marc today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.5 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:27 am · sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 6:19 pm · last light 6:42 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 86.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:27 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, 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 Saint-Marc today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.2 ft swell at 4 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, 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 86.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:42 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:31 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 Saint-Marc, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Saint-Marc.
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Weather in Saint-Marc
Now in Saint-Marc
- Low / high
- 81 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 45%
- Clouds
- 22%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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 (+0.02 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 | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 82° | 81° | 81° | 83° | 84° | 85° | 84° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSE | 6 SSE | 4 S | 5 S | 6 S | 6 S | 4 SW | 1 SW |
| Gusts | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 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° 4 SW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 1 SW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 5 SSE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 7 SSE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 4 SE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 4 SSE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 4 SW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 4 W 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 81 / 85 °F | 8 mph S | 0.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 80 / 84 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 85 °F | 7 mph WNW | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 80 / 84 °F | 5 mph WSW | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 82 / 84 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 83 °F | 8 mph S | 0.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 84 °F | 9 mph S | 0.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 79 / 83 °F | 5 mph S | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 80 / 82 °F | 7 mph S | 0.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 80 / 83 °F | 5 mph S | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 81 / 83 °F | 3 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 81 / 84 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 81 / 84 °F | 7 mph NW | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 81 / 84 °F | 5 mph S | 0.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 80° / 84° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 85° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 80° / 84° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 82° / 84° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 77° / 83° 0.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 78° / 84° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 79° / 83° 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.7 °F; normal high: 91 °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 6:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Saint-Marc
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 6:42 pm
- Solar noon 12:35 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 30 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:49 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,928 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Saint-Marc
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
- 8:01–9:01 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 Saint-Marc
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Saint-Marc.
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 120 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1,000 ft.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Saint-Marc) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep60 ft
- 33 ft deep120 ft
- 66 ft deep320 ft
- 164 ft deep1,000 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 67 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 120 ft and 66 ft at 320 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Saint-MarcTides nearby
All places in Artibonite, A to Z (16) →Saint-Marc at a glance
- Town or city of about 266,642 people. Coordinates: 19.111° N, 72.701° W.
- It is 23 mi south of Gonaïves, the main place in Artibonite. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Gonaïves.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Amani (4.1 mi).
Questions about Saint-MarcQuestions
What time is sunset today in Saint-Marc?
At 6:19 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Saint-Marc?
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 8:01–9:01 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Saint-Marc?
Light drizzle, from 81 °F to 85 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 45% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Saint-Marc?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the west. The water is 86.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Marc?
The best time to visit Saint-Marc is from December to March: highs of 88 °F to 89 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 6 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).