Saint-Jean du Sud tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 2:19 pm (1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:20–3:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 84 °F slight · 5.1 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 77 °F from the NNW, gusts 4 · drizzle
- Sun 6:53 am–6:24 pm 11 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:42 pm
- Best time to dive 1:20–3:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Saint-Jean du Sud there is high tide at 2:19 pm (1.4 ft) and low tide at 3:18 am. Tide coefficient 105. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:19 pm. The sun rises at 6:53 am and sets at 6:24 pm: 11 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:34 am to 4:34 am and from 3:06 pm to 5:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the north-northwest (2 mph). Drizzle, 77 °F.
Fishing in Saint-Jean du Sud today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:18 am
- Major period 2:34–4:34 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 105 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 am to 4:20 am, combines the 3:18 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with the 2:19 pm high tide, a major period, 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 Saint-Jean du Sud
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: hot
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.02 in)
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 · 2.0 ft
2.0 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 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 1:00–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:18 am
Low tide at 3:18 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:19 pm. Coefficient 105 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °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 Saint-Jean du Sud
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Tides in Saint-Jean du Sud
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:18 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 2:19 pm 1.4 ft · coef. 105
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 9 h 15 min to high tide at 2:19 pm.
Tide coefficient 105 for the 2:19 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.0 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 August 10 (1.6 ft) and the lowest, on May 4 (0.0 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 105, 1.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 21, 0.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:53 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 3:18 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:19 pm · 1.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 105 | 84% | Major periods 2:34 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:54 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 2:14 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:36 pm · 1.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 101 | 74% | Major periods 3:38 am · 4:10 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:54 am · 6:23 pm | Low tide 1:55 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:45 pm · 1.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 92 | 63% | Major periods 4:41 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:55 am · 5:23 pm | Low tide 1:39 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:46 pm · 1.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 79 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:55 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 12:44 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:21 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 9:40 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:38 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 69 | 41% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:55 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 12:59 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:55 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:43 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:25 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 49 | 30% | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:56 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 1:12 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:32 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 1:24 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:08 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 30 | 21% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:28 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Saint-Jean du Sud has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Saint-Louis-du-Sud (TICON-4), 17 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.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Saint-Jean du Sud
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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: 2.7 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 5:05 am (local time).
Surf in Saint-Jean du Sud today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 2:14 am)
- Light: First light 6:31 am · sunrise 6:53 am · sunset 6:24 pm · last light 6:47 pm
- Tide: low 3:18 am (0.4 ft) and high 2:19 pm (1.4 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 84.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 12 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:47 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm can also work, with glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 7:00 am to 11:00 am 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 Saint-Jean du Sud today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:19 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm
- 1.8 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:18 am (1:50–4:20 am) and high tide 2:19 pm (2:00–2:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.41 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:47 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:10 pm, combines 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
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Weather in Saint-Jean du Sud
Now in Saint-Jean du Sud
- Low / high
- 74 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.40 in · 82%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 17
- 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 77° | 79° | 81° | 80° | 81° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NW | 3 NNW | 2 N | 2 NNE | 4 E | 4 ENE | 1 ESE | 2 NNW |
| Gusts | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.04 in | 0.04 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 77° 2 N 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 2 NNE 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 4 E 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 4 ENE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 1 ESE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 2 NNW 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 3 N 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 4 N 2.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 82 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.1 ft | 2:19 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 86 °F | 4 mph N | 2.2 ft | 3:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 85 °F | 4 mph N | 2.5 ft | 4:45 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 85 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | 4:46 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 84 °F | 5 mph N | 2.5 ft | 6:21 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 80 °F | 6 mph E | 1.8 ft | 6:55 am · 6:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 79 °F | 3 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 7:32 am · 7:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 84 °F | 4 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 8:09 am · 7:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 83 °F | 5 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 8:45 am | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 85 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | 9:17 am | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 86 °F | 4 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 9:47 am | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 85 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 10:15 am | |
| Tue 10 | 71 / 86 °F | 6 mph N | 3.7 ft | 10:45 am | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph NE | 4.5 ft | 11:23 am |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 73° / 86° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 72° / 85° 2.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 72° / 84° 2.5 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 73° / 80° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 75° / 79° 1.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 73° / 84° 1.2 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 tomorrow. 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 (−7.9 °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 5:05 am (local time).
The sun in Saint-Jean du Sud
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 6:31 am
- Civil dusk 6:47 pm
- Solar noon 12:39 pm (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 31 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:55 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,601 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Saint-Jean du Sud
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:34–4:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:06–5:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:12–10:12 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Saint-Jean du Sud
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Saint-Jean du Sud) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep0.8 mi
- 66 ft deep1.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 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 0.8 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). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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-Jean du SudTides nearby
- Torbeck6.0 mi
- Les Cayes9.0 mi
- Roche-à-Bateau15 mi
- Koto17 mi
- Saint-Louis du Sud22 mi
- Port-à-Piment22 mi
- Chardonnière27 mi
- Baradères30 mi
- Aquin31 mi
- Les Anglais31 mi
Saint-Jean du Sud at a glance
- Town or city of about 549 people. Coordinates: 18.076° N, 73.813° W.
- It is 9.0 mi southwest of Les Cayes, the main place in Sud. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Les Cayes.
- The nearest tide station, Saint-Louis-du-Sud, is 17 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Gaby Plage (4.5 mi).
Questions about Saint-Jean du SudQuestions
What time is high tide today in Saint-Jean du Sud?
Today in Saint-Jean du Sud there is high tide at 2:19 pm (1.4 ft) and low tide at 3:18 am. Tide coefficient 105.
What time is sunset today in Saint-Jean du Sud?
At 6:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:47 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Saint-Jean du Sud?
At 6:54 am. First light comes at 6:06 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:34–4:34 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 3:06–5:06 pm, Minor 9:12–10:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Saint-Jean du Sud?
Heavy drizzle, from 74 °F to 82 °F, with a light air from the north-northwest (2 mph) and a 82% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Saint-Jean du Sud?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the southeast. The water is 84.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Jean du Sud?
The best time to visit Saint-Jean du Sud is from December to April: highs of 88 °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
Tide: Saint-Louis-du-Sud station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).