Shankhumugham Beach today
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 8:44 am (-0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:40–9:40 am good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 3.1 ft · 85 °F slight · 8.4 s from the south
- Wind · air 2 mph · 80 °F from the N, gusts 5 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:11 am–6:01 pm 11 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 9:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:04 pm
- Best time to dive 12:10–2:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Shankhumugham Beach there are high tides at 2:30 am (1.6 ft) and 1:26 pm (0.4 ft) and low tides at 8:44 am and 7:52 pm. Tide coefficient 104. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:44 am. The sun rises at 6:11 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 11 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:34 am to 3:34 am and from 2:06 pm to 4:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a light air from the north (2 mph). Partly cloudy, 80 °F.
Beach day in Shankhumugham Beach
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:44 am
Low tide at 8:44 am and 7:52 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:30 am and 1:26 pm. Coefficient 104 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 86 °F, though with some waves.
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
About Shankhumugham BeachThe beach
2.8 mi from Thiruvananthapuram. Tides, weather and sun in Thiruvananthapuram →
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Beaches near Shankhumugham Beach
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- Kochuveli Beach 1.8 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Veli Beach 3.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
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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Fishing in Shankhumugham Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:30 am, coefficient 104
- Major period 1:34–3:34 am
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (3.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 104 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 am to 3:30 am, combines the 2:30 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 8:40 am to 9:40 am, with the 8:44 am low tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with the 1:26 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: kawakawa, mangrove red snapper, narrow-barred Spanish mackerel and giant trevally. What you can catch
Tides in Shankhumugham Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:30 am 1.6 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Next low tide 8:44 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:26 pm 0.4 ft · coef. 102
- ▼ Low tide 7:52 pm -1.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 19 min to low tide at 8:44 am.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 2:30 am high tide and 102 for the 1:26 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.2 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 April 19 (1.6 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-1.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 11 to 13 (coefficient 107, 2.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 20, 0.8 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 | 6:11 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 2:30 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 8:44 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 1:26 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:52 pm · -1.7 ft | Coef. 104 | 87% | Major periods 1:34 am · 2:06 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:11 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 3:06 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 9:18 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 2:00 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:28 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 98 | 78% | Major periods 2:39 am · 3:11 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 6:11 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 3:45 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:57 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 2:38 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 9:05 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 86 | 68% | Major periods 3:42 am · 4:13 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:11 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 10:48 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 3:26 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 9:45 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 70 | 57% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:11 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 5:15 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 12:02 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 4:47 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 10:34 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:12 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 6:13 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 7:51 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 36 | 35% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:12 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 12:08 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:29 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 3:15 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 10:19 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 39 | 25% | Major periods 7:14 am · 7:37 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Shankhumugham Beach has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.2 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Shankhumugham Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Thursday 29: 3.3 ft with a period of 8 s, from the south (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 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 6:25 am (local time).
Surf in Shankhumugham Beach today
Surf today
Fair- 2.0–3.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.8 ft swell at 8 s from the south, a bit short
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:44 am)
- Light: First light 5:49 am · sunrise 6:11 am · sunset 6:01 pm · last light 6:23 pm
- Tide: high 2:30 am (1.6 ft), low 8:44 am (-0.4 ft), high 1:26 pm (0.4 ft) and low 7:52 pm (-1.7 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 85.3 °F–86.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 93 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 7:00 am, has a good size and glassy water. 8:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with a good size and 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 Shankhumugham Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:26 pm): little current from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm
- 2.7 ft swell at 8 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:30 am (2:10–2:50 am), low tide 8:44 am (8:20–9:10 am), high tide 1:26 pm (1:00–1:50 pm) and low tide 7:52 pm (7:37–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.3–86.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:23 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 9:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, with slack water at low 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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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.
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Weather in Shankhumugham Beach
Now in Shankhumugham Beach
- Low / high
- 76 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 12%
- Clouds
- 52%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 50
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 78° | 85° | 88° | 86° | 82° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 3 NNE | 2 N | 4 WNW | 8 W | 7 W | 4 WNW | 2 N |
| Gusts | 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 4 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 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 am 78° 2 N 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 4 WNW 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 8 W 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 7 W 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 4 WNW 3.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 2 N 2.9 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 3 NE 2.9 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 4 NNE 2.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 88 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.3 ft | 2:30 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 88 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.1 ft | 3:06 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 89 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 3:45 am · 2:38 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 88 °F | 5 mph NW | 2.7 ft | 4:27 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 87 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.4 ft | 5:15 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 87 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.9 ft | 6:13 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 87 °F | 7 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 7:29 am · 10:19 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 89 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 8:50 am · 11:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 88 °F | 4 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 9:55 am · 11:49 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 86 °F | 5 mph NNW | 2.7 ft | 10:45 am | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 86 °F | 6 mph S | 2.7 ft | 12:22 am · 11:26 am | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 86 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.5 ft | 12:53 am · 12:02 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 86 °F | 4 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | 1:23 am · 12:33 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 85 °F | 4 mph NW | 2.4 ft | 1:52 am · 1:02 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 75° / 88° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 89° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 75° / 88° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 74° / 87° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 72° / 87° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 73° / 87° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 73° / 89° 3.0 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (88 °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 6:25 am (local time).
The sun in Shankhumugham Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:25 am
- Full dark 6:48 pm
- Civil dawn 5:49 am
- Civil dusk 6:23 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 11 h 51 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 6:48 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,340,719 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Shankhumugham Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,531 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:34–3:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:06–4:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:38–9:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:34–9:34 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 Mon, Nov 2 · 1:59 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 12:33 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:18 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:24 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Shankhumugham Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Valiyathura Seabridge 1.7 mi
- Boating point 2.3 mi
- Jetty 3.9 mi
- Jetty 4.5 mi
- Jetty 9.2 mi
- Jetty 9.3 mi
- Poonthura Fishing Harbour 4.3 mi
- Kadalamma 1.9 mi
- Manacaud Fish Market 2.7 mi
- BSIX Fish World 4.2 mi
- Poojappura Fish Market 4.6 mi
- Arabian Sea fish poonthura 6.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 950 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep950 ft
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 950 ft): 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. 33 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 mi): for deeper dives, 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 Shankhumugham BeachTides nearby
- Thiruvananthapuram2.8 mi
- Sreekaryam4.6 mi
- Kalliyoor8.0 mi
- Venganoor8.8 mi
- Kovalam10 mi
- Vellūr11 mi
- Kanjiramkulam13 mi
- Azhoor13 mi
- Kizhuvalam-Koonthalloor14 mi
- Kadakkavoor17 mi
Shankhumugham Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 8.483° N, 76.908° E.
- It is 2.8 mi west of Thiruvananthapuram, the main place in Kerala. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Thiruvananthapuram.
- 2.8 mi from Thiruvananthapuram.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Shankhumugham BeachQuestions
Where is Shankhumugham Beach?
2.8 mi from Thiruvananthapuram, in Kerala (India). The shore faces southwest.
What amenities does Shankhumugham Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Shankhumugham Beach?
Today in Shankhumugham Beach there are high tides at 2:30 am (1.6 ft) and 1:26 pm (0.4 ft) and low tides at 8:44 am and 7:52 pm. Tide coefficient 104.
What time is sunset today in Shankhumugham Beach?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Shankhumugham Beach?
At 6:11 am. First light comes at 5:25 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 87% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 12:33 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:34–3:34 am, Minor 8:38–9:38 am, Major 2:06–4:06 pm, Minor 8:34–9:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Shankhumugham Beach?
Overcast, from 76 °F to 88 °F, with a light air from the north (2 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Shankhumugham Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 8.4 s from the south. The water is 85.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Shankhumugham Beach?
The best time to visit Shankhumugham Beach is from January to February: highs of 90 °F to 91 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 9 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).