Hormuz today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–9:00 am Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 88 °F smooth · 4.1 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 77 °F from the NE, gusts 5 · mainly clear
- Sun 5:52 am–5:03 pm 11 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:43 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.93 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Hormuz the sun rises at 5:52 am and sets at 5:03 pm: 11 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:59 am to 2:59 am and from 1:32 pm to 3:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the northeast (3 mph). Mainly clear, 77 °F.
Fishing in Hormuz today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:32–3:32 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period.
We don't show the tide for Hormuz, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Hormuz
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 86 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 88 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Hormuz, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 88 °F.
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 Hormuz
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- Red Beach 4.3 mi · S
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Webcams near Hormuz
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Tides in Hormuz
Tides in Hormuz: not available yet
There is no tide station near Hormuz, 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 Red Beach · 4.3 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Hormuz
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Monday 2: 0.9 ft with a period of 2 s, from the southwest (smooth).
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 (+4.2 °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 4:54 am (local time).
Diving in Hormuz today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 87.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:27 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:50 am to 6:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Hormuz, 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
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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 Hormuz
Now in Hormuz
- Low / high
- 76 / 94 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 53
- Saharan dust
- Light
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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.08 inHg. 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 79° | 76° | 88° | 94° | 92° | 86° | 84° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 2 NNW | 3 NE | 4 ENE | 5 SE | 6 SW | 6 WSW | 1 SE |
| Gusts | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 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 76° 3 NE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 88° 4 ENE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 94° 5 SE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 92° 6 SW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 86° 6 WSW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 84° 1 SE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 5 NNE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 4 NNE 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 94 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 93 °F | 11 mph S | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 92 °F | 11 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 90 °F | 12 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 89 °F | 14 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 90 °F | 8 mph SW | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 88 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 9 mph SSE | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 89 °F | 11 mph S | 0.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 90 °F | 9 mph S | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 92 °F | 10 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 90 °F | 11 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 89 °F | 11 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 88 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 74° / 93° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 76° / 92° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 77° / 90° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 77° / 89° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 90° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 88° 0.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 0.6 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.0 °F; normal high: 89 °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 4:54 am (local time).
The sun in Hormuz
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:01 am
- Full dark 5:55 pm
- Civil dawn 5:28 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 11:28 am (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 11 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:31 pm
- Full dark 5:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,339,343 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hormuz
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,566 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:59–2:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:32–3:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:49–9:49 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:13–8:13 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 · 11:59 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:33 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:18 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:24 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Hormuz
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Hormuz at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,891 people. Coordinates: 27.095° N, 56.453° E.
- It is 12 mi southeast of Bandar Abbas, the main place in Hormozgan. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Bandar Abbas.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about HormuzQuestions
What time is sunset today in Hormuz?
At 5:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hormuz?
At 5:53 am. First light comes at 5:01 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:33 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:59–2:59 am, Minor 8:49–9:49 am, Major 1:32–3:32 pm, Minor 7:13–8:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hormuz?
Overcast, from 76 °F to 94 °F, with a light air from the northeast (3 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hormuz?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the south-southeast. The water is 87.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hormuz?
The best time to visit Hormuz is from November to April: highs of 73 °F to 88 °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).