Cayes-Jacmel tides today
- Tide now 2.7 ft ↓ falling · low 3:50 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 85 °F slight · 4.9 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 80 °F from the SSE, gusts 13 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:47 am–6:19 pm 11 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:32 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:32 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:20–3:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Cayes-Jacmel there is high tide at 11:31 am (2.9 ft) and low tide at 2:55 am. Tide coefficient 113. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:50 am. The sun rises at 6:47 am and sets at 6:19 pm: 11 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:24 am to 3:24 am and from 1:56 pm to 3:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph). Light drizzle, 80 °F.
Fishing in Cayes-Jacmel today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:55 am
- Major period 1:24–3:24 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 113 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 am to 3:20 am, combines the 2:55 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, with the 11:31 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: swordfish, yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi. What you can catch
Beach day in Cayes-Jacmel
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:55 am
Low tide at 2:55 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:31 am. Coefficient 113 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °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 Cayes-Jacmel
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- Ti Mouillage resto beach 1.2 mi · E
- Plage des surfistes 1.5 mi · E
- Coquillage Beach 3.9 mi · W
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 Cayes-Jacmel
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Tides in Cayes-Jacmel
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:55 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:31 am 2.9 ft · coef. 113
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 10 h 57 min to low tide at 3:50 am.
Tide coefficient 113 for the 11:31 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.1 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 October 27 (2.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 1 (-1.7 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come on October 29 (coefficient 117, 3.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 0.9 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 | 6:47 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:31 am · 2.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 91% | Major periods 1:24 am · 1:56 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:48 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 2.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 84% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:00 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:48 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 2.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 114 | 74% | Major periods 3:32 am · 4:04 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:49 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 6:01 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:48 pm · 2.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 105 | 63% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:49 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 6:13 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:09 pm · 2.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 92 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:50 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 7:27 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:27 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 9:45 pm · 2.0 ft | — | Coef. 72 | 41% | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:50 am · 5:16 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 8:43 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:45 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 10:04 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 62 | 30% | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Cayes-Jacmel has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Jacmel (NOAA), 11 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Galveston reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Cayes-Jacmel
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 2.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the 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 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 4:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Cayes-Jacmel today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.8 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:31 am)
- Light: First light 6:25 am · sunrise 6:47 am · sunset 6:19 pm · last light 6:41 pm
- Tide: low 2:55 am (-0.2 ft) and high 11:31 am (2.9 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 84.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 14 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:25 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 6:41 pm can also work, with glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
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 Cayes-Jacmel today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 1.7 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:55 am (2:40–3:10 am) and high tide 11:31 am (11:16–11:50 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 5 s) and rain (0.67 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:41 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:32 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 11:00 am to 12:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Cayes-Jacmel.
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Weather in Cayes-Jacmel
Now in Cayes-Jacmel
- Low / high
- 74 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 26%
- Clouds
- 19%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (−0.03 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 76° | 75° | 76° | 82° | 83° | 80° | 80° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 0 ESE | 2 N | 2 NNE | 2 ESE | 8 SE | 10 SSE | 2 S | 1 N |
| Gusts | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 25 | 9 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 80° 2 S 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 1 N 1.7 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 1 NE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 1 ENE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 2 NNW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 1 ENE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 4 SSE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 4 S 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 84 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 11:31 am | |
| Thu 29 | 75 / 84 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 12:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 88 °F | 5 mph N | 1.9 ft | 5:50 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 5:48 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 85 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 3:09 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 84 °F | 6 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | 3:27 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 83 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 1:27 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 83 °F | 5 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 3:29 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 5:01 am · 4:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.3 ft | 6:17 am · 4:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 84 °F | 4 mph E | 1.6 ft | 7:19 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 86 °F | 5 mph N | 2.4 ft | 8:11 am | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 86 °F | 5 mph N | 2.2 ft | 8:57 am | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 86 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.5 ft | 9:44 am |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 75° / 84° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 75° / 88° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 75° / 85° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 74° / 85° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 74° / 84° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 75° / 83° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 83° 1.4 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.2 °F; normal high: 86 °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 Cayes-Jacmel
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:25 am
- Civil dusk 6:41 pm
- Solar noon 12:33 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 32 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 92,354,949 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cayes-Jacmel
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:24–3:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:56–3:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:48–9:48 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:02–9:02 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 Cayes-Jacmel
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Cayes-Jacmel.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 650 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep420 ft
- 33 ft deep650 ft
- 66 ft deep1,050 ft
- 164 ft deep0.35 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 11 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 650 ft and 66 ft at 1,050 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 Cayes-JacmelTides nearby
- Marigot4.8 mi
- Jacmel9.3 mi
- Carrefour21 mi
- Belle-Anse22 mi
- Port-au-Prince22 mi
- Delmas23 mi
- Gressier23 mi
- Cité Soleil24 mi
- Léogâne25 mi
- Grangwav28 mi
Cayes-Jacmel at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,609 people. Coordinates: 18.231° N, 72.395° W.
- It is 9.3 mi east of Jacmel, the main place in Sud-Est. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Jacmel.
- The nearest tide station, Jacmel, is 11 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ti Mouillage (1.1 mi), Cyvadier Beach (4.8 mi).
Questions about Cayes-JacmelQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cayes-Jacmel?
Today in Cayes-Jacmel there is high tide at 11:31 am (2.9 ft) and low tide at 2:55 am. Tide coefficient 113.
What time is sunset today in Cayes-Jacmel?
At 6:19 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cayes-Jacmel?
At 6:48 am. First light comes at 6:00 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 1:24–3:24 am, Minor 8:48–9:48 am, Major 1:56–3:56 pm, Minor 8:02–9:02 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cayes-Jacmel?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 84 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph) and a 26% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cayes-Jacmel?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the southeast. The water is 85.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cayes-Jacmel?
The best time to visit Cayes-Jacmel is from December to March: highs of 85 °F, about 2 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
Tide: NOAA station Jacmel (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).