Chennai tides today
- Tide now -0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 4:00 am (-1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–3:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 7:00–9:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.9 ft · 85 °F slight · 8.1 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 79 °F from the SW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 6:02 am–5:43 pm 11 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 8:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:40 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–10:50 am good day · 8/10
Today in Chennai there are high tides at 9:47 am (1.1 ft) and 10:27 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 4:00 am and 3:53 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:00 am. The sun rises at 6:02 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 11 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:20 am to 3:20 am and from 1:52 pm to 3:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph). Clear, 79 °F.
Fishing in Chennai today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:53 pm
- Major period 1:52–3:52 pm
- Steady pressure (29.74 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 3:53 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 8:50 am to 9:30 am, with the 9:47 am high tide, moonset and some swell.
Beach day in Chennai
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves every 8 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 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:00 am
Low tide at 4:00 am and 3:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:47 am and 10:27 pm. Coefficient 93 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 86 °F, though with some waves. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 86 °F and low tide at 3:53 pm, though with some waves.
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Beaches near Chennai
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- Marina Beach 2.5 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Santhome Beach 4.3 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Tiruvottiyur Beach 5.5 mi · N
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Tides in Chennai
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:00 am -1.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:47 am 1.1 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 3:53 pm -1.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:27 pm 1.8 ft · coef. 88
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 31 min to low tide at 4:00 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 9:47 am high tide and 88 for the 10:27 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.5 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 December 25 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (-2.0 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 103, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 29, 1.2 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 | 6:02 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 4:00 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 9:47 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 3:53 pm · -1.7 ft | High tide 10:27 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 93 | 87% | Major periods 1:20 am · 1:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:02 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 4:49 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 10:36 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 4:39 pm · -1.5 ft | High tide 11:18 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 78% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:57 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 6:02 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 5:48 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 11:35 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 5:34 pm · -1.2 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 68% | Major periods 3:28 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:03 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:58 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:45 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 59 | 57% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:03 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 1:32 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 8:21 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 2:29 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 8:17 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 49 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:03 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 2:52 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:41 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 4:00 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 49 | 35% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:03 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 4:06 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 10:43 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 5:08 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:03 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 57 | 25% | Major periods 7:00 am · 7:23 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
Chennai has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.1 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 Chennai
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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: 3.0 ft with a period of 8 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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 1:28 am (local time).
Surf in Chennai today
Surf today
Fair- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.9 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast, a bit short
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:47 am)
- Light: First light 5:40 am · sunrise 6:02 am · sunset 5:43 pm · last light 6:05 pm
- Tide: low 4:00 am (-1.4 ft), high 9:47 am (1.1 ft), low 3:53 pm (-1.7 ft) and high 10:27 pm (1.8 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 85.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 51 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind.
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 Chennai today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (9:47 am): little current from 9:20 am to 10:10 am
- 1.8 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:00 am (3:40–4:20 am), high tide 9:47 am (9:20–10:10 am), low tide 3:53 pm (3:30–4:10 pm) and high tide 10:27 pm (10:00–10:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:05 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 8:40 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 10:50 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:10 pm to 4:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current.
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 Chennai
Now in Chennai
- Low / high
- 76 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 51
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.14 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 77° | 77° | 84° | 89° | 87° | 83° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SSW | 6 SW | 5 SW | 5 SW | 7 S | 9 SSE | 9 S | 8 S |
| Gusts | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 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 |
- 3:00 am 77° 6 SW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 5 SW 3.0 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 5 SW 2.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 89° 7 S 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 9 SSE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 9 S 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 82° 8 S 2.9 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 7 S 2.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 89 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 9:47 am · 10:27 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 89 °F | 7 mph S | 3.0 ft | 10:36 am · 11:18 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 87 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 11:35 am | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 87 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 12:19 am · 12:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 85 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 1:32 am · 2:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 87 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 2:52 am · 4:00 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 85 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 4:06 am · 5:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 83 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 5:05 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 85 °F | 7 mph N | 1.7 ft | 5:54 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 84 °F | 7 mph N | 2.8 ft | 6:36 am · 7:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 83 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.9 ft | 7:13 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 81 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 7:47 am · 8:20 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 84 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | 8:20 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 84 °F | 11 mph NNE | 4.0 ft | 8:51 am · 9:23 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 78° / 89° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 78° / 87° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 75° / 85° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 76° / 87° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 75° / 85° 1.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 76° / 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 temperature on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 1:28 am (local time).
The sun in Chennai
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:15 am
- Full dark 6:30 pm
- Civil dawn 5:40 am
- Civil dusk 6:05 pm
- Solar noon 11:53 am (63° high)
- Daylight 11 h 41 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:14 pm
- Full dark 6:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,340,946 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Chennai
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,531 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:20–3:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:52–3:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:34–9:34 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:10–9:10 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 Chennai
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Kasimedu Fishing Harbour 2.3 mi
- Tiruvottiyur Harbour 5.7 mi
- Koifishindia Nishikigoi 0.4 mi
- Mabel Fishing Shop 0.5 mi
- Gani Fishing Tackle 0.9 mi
- Anglers Fishing Tackles 3.0 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from Chennai) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 7.9 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Chennai Lighthouse 3.3 mi south
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 28 nautical miles (32 mi)
- Light height
- 187 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 150 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ChennaiTides nearby
- Tiruvottiyūr5.1 mi
- Manali5.5 mi
- Gāndhī Nagar5.9 mi
- Adyār5.9 mi
- Kotivakkam8.3 mi
- Perungudi9.1 mi
- Kattivākkam9.3 mi
- Palavakkam9.4 mi
- Neelankarai9.6 mi
- Pallikaranai11 mi
Chennai at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,681,087 people. Coordinates: 13.088° N, 80.278° E.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Madras Harbour (historical) (1.5 mi), Marina Beach (2.5 mi).
Questions about ChennaiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Chennai?
Today in Chennai there are high tides at 9:47 am (1.1 ft) and 10:27 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 4:00 am and 3:53 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Chennai?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chennai?
At 6:02 am. First light comes at 5:15 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 1:20–3:20 am, Minor 8:34–9:34 am, Major 1:52–3:52 pm, Minor 8:10–9:10 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Chennai?
Overcast, from 76 °F to 89 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Chennai?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 8.1 s from the southeast. The water is 85.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
The best time to visit Chennai is from January to February: highs of 86 °F to 89 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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).