Mwazi today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 84 °F slight · 6.9 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 77 °F from the SSE, gusts 2 · mainly clear
- Sun 5:54 am–6:04 pm 12 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:26 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Pressure 29.88 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Mwazi the sun rises at 5:54 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 12 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:33 am to 3:33 am and from 2:05 pm to 4:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southeast (2 mph). Mainly clear, 77 °F.
Fishing in Mwazi today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:05–4:05 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light cross-shore wind (5 mph) and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Mwazi, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Mwazi
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (5 mph)
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (80% cloud cover)
- Feels like 98 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate 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 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 5 mph
Cross-shore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Mwazi, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Mwazi
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Mwazi.
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Webcams near Mwazi
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Tides in Mwazi
Tides in Mwazi: not available yet
There is no tide station near Mwazi, 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 Saadani · 7.9 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Mwazi
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.4 ft with a period of 7 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 warms over the next few days: about 85.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °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 2:50 am (local time).
Diving in Mwazi today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.0 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.6 mph current toward the north (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 2.6 ft at 5 s) and rain (0.53 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.2–85.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:25 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:26 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 5:50 am to 7:30 am, with light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Mwazi, 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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Weather in Mwazi
Now in Mwazi
- Low / high
- 76 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.28 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 34%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- Saharan dust
- No
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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 77° | 83° | 86° | 85° | 80° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SE | 2 SSE | 1 SSE | 4 ESE | 3 SE | 5 ESE | 4 ESE | 3 E |
| Gusts | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.04 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 77° 2 SSE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 1 SSE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 4 ESE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 3 SE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 5 ESE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 4 ESE 1.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 3 E 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 0 SW 1.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 86 °F | 5 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 91 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 87 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 89 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 90 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 87 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 85 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 84 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 83 °F | 4 mph S | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 85 °F | 5 mph SE | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 85 °F | 3 mph E | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 87 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 87 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 86 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 74° / 91° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 76° / 87° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 89° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 74° / 90° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 76° / 87° 2.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 85° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 77° / 84° 2.2 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.
- 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 2:50 am (local time).
The sun in Mwazi
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:08 am
- Full dark 6:50 pm
- Civil dawn 5:32 am
- Civil dusk 6:25 pm
- Solar noon 11:59 am (78° high)
- Daylight 12 h 10 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 6:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,319 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mwazi
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:33–3:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:05–4:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:14–9:14 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:56–9:56 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 · 11:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Mwazi
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Mwazi.
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Tides near MwaziTides nearby
All places in Lamu, A to Z (50) →Mwazi at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 1.898° S, 41.226° E.
- It is 34 mi northeast of Lamu, the main place in Lamu. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Lamu.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about MwaziQuestions
What time is sunset today in Mwazi?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mwazi?
At 5:53 am. First light comes at 5:07 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:33–3:33 am, Minor 8:14–9:14 am, Major 2:05–4:05 pm, Minor 8:56–9:56 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mwazi?
Heavy drizzle, from 76 °F to 86 °F, with a light air from the south-southeast (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mwazi?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 6.9 s from the southeast. The water is 84.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mwazi?
The best time to visit Mwazi is from July to September and from January to February: highs of 83 °F to 89 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 7 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).