Kotdefè 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 · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 84 °F slight · 5.3 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 80 °F from the SE, gusts 18 · light drizzle
- Sun 6:50 am–6:21 pm 11 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:34 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:34 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–6:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Kotdefè 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 6:50 am and sets at 6:21 pm: 11 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:34 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:26 am to 3:26 am and from 1:58 pm to 3:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southeast (9 mph). Light drizzle, 80 °F.
Fishing in Kotdefè today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:55 am
- Major period 1:26–3:26 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light cross-shore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.3 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 3:30 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.
Species with the most records nearby: mahi-mahi, swordfish, yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna. What you can catch
Beach day in Kotdefè
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 84 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 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 84 °F, though with rain.
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 Kotdefè
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kotdefè.
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Tides in Kotdefè
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. 9 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 | 6:50 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:31 am · 2.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 91% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:50 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 2.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 84% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:03 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:51 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 2.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 114 | 74% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:07 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:51 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 6:01 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:48 pm · 2.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 105 | 63% | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:51 am · 5:19 pm | Low tide 6:13 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:09 pm · 2.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 92 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:52 am · 5:19 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 5:28 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:52 am · 5:19 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 6:17 am · 6:40 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
Kotdefè has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Jacmel (NOAA), 29 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 Kotdefè
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Sunday 1: 2.6 ft with a period of 6 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 warms over the next few days: about 85.0 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 5:52 pm (local time).
Surf in Kotdefè today
Surf today
Poor- 1.5–2.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.1 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:31 am)
- Light: First light 6:28 am · sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 6:21 pm · last light 6:44 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 83.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 24 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:28 am to 10:00 am, though with a short-period swell. 3:00 pm to 6:44 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell, onshore wind and thunderstorms.
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 Kotdefè today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (11:31 am): little current from 11:16 am to 11:50 am
- 2.0 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-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 3.1 ft at 5 s) and rain (0.45 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 83.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:44 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:34 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 6:20 pm, with light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 2:10 pm to 3:30 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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 Kotdefè.
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Weather in Kotdefè
Now in Kotdefè
- Low / high
- 76 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.18 in · 83%
- Clouds
- 57%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °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 (0.00 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 76° | 76° | 77° | 81° | 83° | 80° | 80° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ESE | 4 ESE | 5 ESE | 9 ESE | 12 SE | 13 SE | 9 SE | 6 ESE |
| Gusts | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.5 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 80° 9 SE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 6 ESE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 6 ESE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 7 ESE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 5 ESE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 5 ESE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 8 SE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 7 SE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 76 / 83 °F | 13 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 11:31 am | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 82 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 12:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 86 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 5:50 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 86 °F | 4 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 5:48 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 86 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 3:09 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 83 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 3:27 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 82 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.8 ft | 1:27 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 82 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 3:29 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 82 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 5:01 am · 4:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 82 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 6:17 am · 4:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 80 °F | 6 mph E | 1.8 ft | 7:19 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 84 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 8:11 am | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.5 ft | 8:57 am | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph E | 2.8 ft | 9:44 am |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 76° / 82° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 75° / 86° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 75° / 86° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 74° / 86° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 75° / 83° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light showers 75° / 82° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 82° 1.5 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.2 °F; normal high: 90 °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 5:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Kotdefè
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:02 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 6:28 am
- Civil dusk 6:44 pm
- Solar noon 12:36 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 32 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:52 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,908 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kotdefè
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:26–3:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:58–3:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:51–9:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:04–9:04 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 Kotdefè
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Kotdefè.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1 mi out for 33 ft of water. It reaches 164 ft at 1.5 mi.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Kotdefè) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deep1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.2 mi
- 164 ft deep1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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: 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 KotdefèTides nearby
- Miragoâne19 mi
- Tigwav19 mi
- Grangwav22 mi
- Petite Rivière de Nippes25 mi
- Aquin26 mi
- Jacmel31 mi
- Anse-à-Veau31 mi
- Léogâne33 mi
- Saint-Louis du Sud36 mi
Kotdefè at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,393 people. Coordinates: 18.189° N, 73.003° W.
- It is 31 mi west of Jacmel, the main place in Sud-Est. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 2 min later than in Jacmel.
- The nearest tide station, Jacmel, is 29 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about KotdefèQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kotdefè?
Today in Kotdefè 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 Kotdefè?
At 6:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kotdefè?
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 1:26–3:26 am, Minor 8:51–9:51 am, Major 1:58–3:58 pm, Minor 8:04–9:04 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kotdefè?
Drizzle, from 76 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southeast (9 mph) and a 83% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kotdefè?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the southeast. The water is 84.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kotdefè?
The best time to visit Kotdefè is from December to March: highs of 88 °F, about 3 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).