Alwa Tirunagari today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.6 ft · 85 °F slight · 7.4 s from the south
- Wind · air 3 mph · 87 °F from the SW, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:07 am–5:57 pm 11 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 9:00 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:00 pm
- Best time to dive 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.87 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Alwa Tirunagari the sun rises at 6:07 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 11 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:00 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:30 am to 3:30 am and from 2:02 pm to 4:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is slight, with 3.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 87 °F.
Fishing in Alwa Tirunagari today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:02–4:02 pm
- Steady pressure (29.77 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:50 am to 6:40 am, with sunrise and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Alwa Tirunagari, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Alwa Tirunagari
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 3.7 ft waves
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 101 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.7 ft
3.7 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 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Alwa Tirunagari, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with intense heat and very high UV.
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 Alwa Tirunagari
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Alwa Tirunagari.
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Tides in Alwa Tirunagari
Tides in Alwa Tirunagari: not available yet
There is no tide station near Alwa Tirunagari, 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 Arumuganeri · 11 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Alwa Tirunagari
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 3.9 ft with a period of 7 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 warms over the next few days: about 86.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:02 am (local time).
Diving in Alwa Tirunagari today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.5 ft surface waves
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.4 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:19 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 9:00 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Alwa Tirunagari, 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 Alwa Tirunagari.
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Weather in Alwa Tirunagari
Now in Alwa Tirunagari
- Low / high
- 77 / 92 °F
- Rain
- 0.11 in · 90%
- Clouds
- 22%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 53
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.09 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 80° | 78° | 80° | 87° | 92° | 89° | 85° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SW | 5 SW | 4 SW | 3 SW | 4 S | 9 S | 7 SSW | 7 SW |
| Gusts | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 87° 3 SW 3.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 92° 4 S 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 89° 9 S 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 85° 7 SSW 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 7 SW 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 7 SW 3.7 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 5 SW 3.5 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 2 NW 3.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 77 / 92 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 90 °F | 8 mph S | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 91 °F | 8 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 88 °F | 7 mph S | 2.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 91 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 89 °F | 9 mph S | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 90 °F | 9 mph S | 3.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 89 °F | 6 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 88 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 85 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 85 °F | 7 mph N | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 85 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 85 °F | 8 mph N | 2.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 77° / 90° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 78° / 91° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 77° / 88° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 75° / 91° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 74° / 89° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 73° / 90° 3.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 74° / 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 9:02 am (local time).
The sun in Alwa Tirunagari
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:20 am
- Full dark 6:43 pm
- Civil dawn 5:45 am
- Civil dusk 6:19 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (68° high)
- Daylight 11 h 50 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,340,789 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Alwa Tirunagari
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,531 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:30–3:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:02–4:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:34–9:34 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:30–9:30 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 Alwa Tirunagari
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Alwa Tirunagari.
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Tides near Alwa TirunagariTides nearby
- Srivaikuntam2.4 mi
- Tentirupperai3.3 mi
- Eral5.8 mi
- Arumuganeri11 mi
- Kayalpattinam13 mi
- Vīrapāndiyanpattanam14 mi
- Tiruchchendur14 mi
- Muttayyāpuram16 mi
- Thoothukudi17 mi
- Mappilaiurani21 mi
Alwa Tirunagari at a glance
- Town or city of about 9,289 people. Coordinates: 8.606° N, 77.940° E.
- It is 348 mi southwest of Chennai, the main place in Tamil Nadu. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 14 min later than in Chennai.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Alwa TirunagariQuestions
What time is sunset today in Alwa Tirunagari?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Alwa Tirunagari?
At 6:07 am. First light comes at 5:21 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 1:30–3:30 am, Minor 8:34–9:34 am, Major 2:02–4:02 pm, Minor 8:30–9:30 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Alwa Tirunagari?
Drizzle, from 77 °F to 92 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 90% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Alwa Tirunagari?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.6 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the south. The water is 84.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Alwa Tirunagari?
The best time to visit Alwa Tirunagari is in January: highs of 86 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 8 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).