Tobruk tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 6:26 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 1:00–4:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 5.7 ft · 73 °F moderate · 6.6 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 62 °F from the W, gusts 17 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:38 am–5:37 pm 10 h 59 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:14 pm
- Best time to dive 12:10–3:10 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Tobruk there is high tide at 12:03 pm (0.0 ft) and low tides at 6:26 am and 5:33 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:26 am. The sun rises at 6:38 am and sets at 5:37 pm: 10 h 59 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:45 am to 3:45 am and from 2:17 pm to 4:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (8 mph). Mainly clear, 62 °F.
Fishing in Tobruk today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:17–4:17 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:10 am to 7:10 am, with sunrise.
The tide barely moves in Tobruk, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Tobruk
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Swim with care: 5.2 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.2 ft
5.2 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
Tobruk has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and water at 73 °F, though with cool air and some waves.
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 Tobruk
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- San Gorge Beach 2.9 mi · E
- مصيف طبيرق 2.9 mi · NW
- Alledo beach 3.0 mi · E
- أم الشاوش 4.3 mi · SE
- وادي بوحجر 4.4 mi · NW
- وادي حلمي 4.6 mi · SE
- وادي بوكريميسه 4.7 mi · W
- وادي سليم 5.0 mi · SE
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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Webcams near Tobruk
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Tides in Tobruk
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:26 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:03 pm 0.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:33 pm -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 36 min to low tide at 6:26 am.
In Tobruk the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.1 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on February 17 (0.2 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (-0.2 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:38 am · 5:37 pm | Low tide 6:26 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:03 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 5:33 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 86% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:39 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 12:20 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:25 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:54 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 5:54 pm · -0.1 ft | 77% | Major periods 2:50 am · 3:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:40 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 1:07 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 8:57 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 2:18 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:14 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:42 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 4:19 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 12:34 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | 44% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 6:01 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:20 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:08 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:36 am · 7:00 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:43 am · 5:32 pm | Low tide 1:14 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:04 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:30 pm · 0.1 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:23 am · 7:45 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
Tides from the FES2022 station (AVISO/CNES), 2.8 mi from Tobruk. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data 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 Tobruk
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.9 ft
- Significant5.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest12 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 12 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 12 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 6.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the northwest (moderate).
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 colder than normal for late October (−1.4 °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 1:49 am (local time).
Surf in Tobruk today
Surf today
Good- 3.8–5.8 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.8 ft swell at 7 s from the north-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 6:13 am · sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 5:37 pm · last light 6:02 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.0 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 280 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:13 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
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 Tobruk today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 4.8 ft swell at 6 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the southeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.0 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:02 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 3:10 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 6:40 am to 8:10 am, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
In Tobruk the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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- HMS Sikh 3.5 mi
- Mercur 3.7 mi
- HMS Rosaura 4.3 mi
- HMS Dainty 7.4 mi
- HMS Thorbryn 10 mi
- Wreck 3.4 mi
- Wreck 4.2 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 Tobruk
Now in Tobruk
- Low / high
- 61 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 63%
- Clouds
- 28%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- Saharan dust
- No
- 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: +0.09 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 65° | 62° | 61° | 65° | 71° | 73° | 69° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WNW | 8 W | 7 WSW | 7 W | 11 NW | 11 NW | 6 NNW | 3 WNW |
| Gusts | 22 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 7 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 6.0 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.3 ft | 5.5 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.2 ft | 3.8 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 62° 8 W 6.0 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 7 WSW 6.5 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 7 W 6.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 11 NW 5.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 11 NW 4.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 6 NNW 4.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 3 WNW 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 3 SW 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 73 °F | 12 mph WNW | 6.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 75 °F | 7 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 76 °F | 8 mph SSW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 75 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 80 °F | 15 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 81 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 75 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 72 °F | 12 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 71 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 67 °F | 7 mph NE | 4.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 64 °F | 10 mph NE | 5.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 67 °F | 9 mph NNE | 4.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 68 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 70 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.3 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 75° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 76° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 63° / 75° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 65° / 80° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 62° / 81° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 63° / 75° 3.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 65° / 72° 3.3 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.6 °F; normal high: 79 °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 1:49 am (local time).
The sun in Tobruk
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:44 am
- Full dark 6:31 pm
- Civil dawn 6:13 am
- Civil dusk 6:02 pm
- Solar noon 12:08 pm (44° high)
- Daylight 10 h 59 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:03 pm
- Full dark 6:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,159 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tobruk
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:45–3:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:17–4:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:51–10:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:44–8:44 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 Tobruk
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 600 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.3 mi.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Tobruk) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep260 ft
- 33 ft deep600 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 20 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 600 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 mi from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
Main light 2.0 mi east
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(3) W 15s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 174 ft above sea level
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near TobrukTides nearby
All places in Al Butnan, A to Z (5) →Tobruk at a glance
- Town or city of about 141,499 people. Coordinates: 32.090° N, 23.954° E.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 2.6 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about TobrukQuestions
What time is sunset today in Tobruk?
At 5:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:02 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tobruk?
At 6:39 am. First light comes at 5:45 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 1:45–3:45 am, Minor 9:51–10:51 am, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 7:44–8:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Tobruk?
Partly cloudy, from 61 °F to 73 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (8 mph) and a 63% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tobruk?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.7 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the northwest. The water is 73.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tobruk?
The best time to visit Tobruk is from April to September: highs of 74 °F to 87 °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).