Ashquelon tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 5:37 am (-0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:30–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 7:00 am–12:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 80 °F slight · 7.1 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 69 °F from the SSE, gusts 3 · clear
- Sun 5:55 am–4:55 pm 11 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:31 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–12:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Ashquelon there are high tides at 11:44 am (0.3 ft) and 11:43 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 5:37 am and 5:25 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:37 am. The sun rises at 5:55 am and sets at 4:55 pm: 11 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:01 am to 3:01 am and from 1:33 pm to 3:33 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southeast (2 mph). Clear, 69 °F.
Fishing in Ashquelon today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:25 pm
- Sunset at 4:55 pm, golden hour from 4:21 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 5:25 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:30 am to 6:30 am, with the 5:37 am low tide, sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: bogue, common pandora, European squid and sand steenbras. October is one of the months when these are seen most: sand steenbras. What you can catch
Beach day in Ashquelon
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 2.5 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.5 ft
2.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:37 am
Low tide at 5:37 am and 5:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:44 am and 11:43 pm.
The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea and water at 80 °F, though with moderate wind.
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 Ashquelon
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- Nitsanim Beach 5.5 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Zikim Beach 5.6 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- 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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Tides in Ashquelon
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:37 am -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:44 am 0.3 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 5:25 pm -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:43 pm 0.5 ft · coef. 73
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 43 min to low tide at 5:37 am.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 11:44 am high tide and 73 for the 11:43 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.2 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 18 (0.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 25 to 26 (coefficient 110, 1.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 20, 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 | 5:55 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 5:37 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 11:44 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:25 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 11:43 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 86% | Major periods 1:01 am · 1:33 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:56 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 6:24 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 12:32 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:05 pm · -0.3 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 77% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:57 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 12:29 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:25 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 1:42 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 53 | 66% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:58 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 9:03 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 3:56 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 34 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:59 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:38 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 34 | 44% | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 5:44 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:23 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:48 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 49 | 33% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:00 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 12:47 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 6:52 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 1:09 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 7:25 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 23% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:01 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
Ashquelon 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 Ashquelon
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Friday 30: 4.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 78.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °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 12:55 am (local time).
Surf in Ashquelon today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:44 am)
- Light: First light 5:30 am · sunrise 5:55 am · sunset 4:55 pm · last light 5:20 pm
- Tide: low 5:37 am (-0.6 ft), high 11:44 am (0.3 ft), low 5:25 pm (-0.4 ft) and high 11:43 pm (0.5 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 79.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 16 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore 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 Ashquelon today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:44 am): little current from 11:20 am to 12:10 pm
- 1.7 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:37 am (5:20–6:00 am), high tide 11:44 am (11:20 am–12:10 pm), low tide 5:25 pm (5:00–5:50 pm) and high tide 11:43 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:20 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:31 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also good from 5:30 am to 7:00 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 3:50 pm to 5:20 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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- Hougla 2.8 mi
- Sea Guard 4.1 mi
- Rocky 9.7 mi
- Sitia 12 mi
- Wreck 3.5 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 7.9 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- שמורת טבע ים-שקמה 5.8 mi
- שמורת טבע ים אבטח 6.3 mi
- צוללי הדרום 1.3 mi
- צוללי המזרח התיכון 9.9 mi
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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Ashquelon
Now in Ashquelon
- Low / high
- 66 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 27%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 24 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- Saharan dust
- Light
- Pollen
- None
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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.10 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 69° | 66° | 67° | 75° | 81° | 78° | 74° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SW | 3 SE | 5 SSE | 9 S | 14 WSW | 12 W | 2 S | 3 WNW |
| Gusts | 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 25 | 22 | 9 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.7 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.5 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 |
- 12:00 am 69° 1 SW 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 66° 3 SE 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 5 SSE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 9 S 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 14 WSW 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 12 W 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 2 S 3.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 3 WNW 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 66 / 81 °F | 15 mph SW | 3.7 ft | 11:44 am · 11:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 76 °F | 9 mph WSW | 4.3 ft | 12:32 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 76 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | 12:29 am · 1:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 78 °F | 7 mph N | 1.7 ft | 1:36 am · 3:56 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 82 °F | 7 mph N | 1.1 ft | 3:43 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 80 °F | 9 mph W | 2.8 ft | 5:44 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 76 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.7 ft | 6:52 am · 7:25 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 80 °F | 9 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 7:38 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 75 °F | 9 mph W | 4.3 ft | 8:15 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 71 °F | 12 mph WSW | 4.9 ft | 8:48 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 73 °F | 9 mph WSW | 5.0 ft | 9:19 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 70 °F | 8 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | 9:48 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 72 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | 10:16 am · 10:13 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 70 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 10:45 am · 10:41 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 65° / 76° 4.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 59° / 76° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 64° / 78° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 63° / 82° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 66° / 80° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 63° / 76° 2.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 64° / 80° 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (80 °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 12:55 am (local time).
The sun in Ashquelon
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:02 am
- Full dark 5:49 pm
- Civil dawn 5:30 am
- Civil dusk 5:20 pm
- Solar noon 11:25 am (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 0 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:21 pm
- Full dark 5:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,872 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ashquelon
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:01–3:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:33–3:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:05–10:05 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:01–8:01 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 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Ashquelon
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- F-1 9.3 mi
- F-2 9.3 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Jetty 9.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Ashkelon Marina 1.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 550 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Ashquelon) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep550 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 550 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.9 mi from shore.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Ashkelon Marina Breakwater Light 1.4 mi northwest
- Light
- 2 green flashes every 5 s · Fl(2) G 5s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 59 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 59 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Tel Ashqelon (2.9 mi southwest), Ashkelon Coal Jetty Breakwater Light (3.6 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
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- Yavné17 mi
- Nuseirat Camp19 mi
- Al Burayj19 mi
Ashquelon at a glance
- Town or city of about 144,073 people. Coordinates: 31.669° N, 34.571° E.
- It is 148 mi north of Eilat, the main place in Southern District. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Eilat.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about AshquelonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ashquelon?
Today in Ashquelon there are high tides at 11:44 am (0.3 ft) and 11:43 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 5:37 am and 5:25 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Ashquelon?
At 4:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ashquelon?
At 5:56 am. First light comes at 5:02 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:01–3:01 am, Minor 9:05–10:05 am, Major 1:33–3:33 pm, Minor 7:01–8:01 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ashquelon?
Partly cloudy, from 66 °F to 81 °F, with a light air from the south-southeast (2 mph) and a 27% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ashquelon?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 7.1 s from the west-northwest. The water is 79.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ashquelon?
The best time to visit Ashquelon is from April to June and from September to October: highs of 76 °F to 88 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 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).