Zuwarah tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 11:17 am (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:10–5:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 8:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.5 ft · 76 °F slight · 7.0 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 1 mph · 69 °F calm · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–6:23 pm 10 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:01 pm
- Best time to dive 10:00 am–1:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Zuwarah there are high tides at 4:43 am (1.1 ft) and 4:53 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 11:17 am and 11:21 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:17 am. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:23 pm: 10 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:35 am to 4:35 am and from 3:07 pm to 5:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There is no wind. Overcast, 69 °F.
Fishing in Zuwarah today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:07–5:07 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 5:10 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise and some swell.
The tide barely moves in Zuwarah, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Zuwarah
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Cross-shore breeze (5 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Calm for swimming: 2.5 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.5 ft
2.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
Zuwarah has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings little wind and water at 76 °F, though with clouds.
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 Zuwarah
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- Zuara Beach 0.7 mi · NE
- Parking
- Zuara Beach 1.1 mi · NW
- Zauara Beach 2.2 mi · NW
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 Zuwarah
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Tides in Zuwarah
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:43 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:17 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:53 pm 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:21 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 32 min to low tide at 11:17 am.
In Zuwarah the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 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 October 26 (1.2 ft) and the lowest, on March 4 (-0.3 ft).
Heights above MLWS. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLWS
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:23 pm | High tide 4:43 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:17 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:53 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 0.3 ft | 86% | Major periods 2:35 am · 3:07 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:22 pm | High tide 5:20 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:58 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:30 pm · 0.9 ft | — | 77% | Major periods 3:39 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:22 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:04 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:20 pm · 0.8 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:29 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 1:12 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:40 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 2:21 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:32 pm · 0.7 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:30 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 3:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:59 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 4:38 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:37 pm · 0.8 ft | 44% | Major periods 6:36 am · 7:01 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:31 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 5:53 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:08 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 5:59 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 7:25 am · 7:49 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:32 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 12:33 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 6:46 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 6:47 pm · 0.4 ft | 23% | Major periods 8:12 am · 8:34 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLWS. 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 Lampedusa station (TICON-4), 180 mi from Zuwarah. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Zuwarah
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 2.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northwest (slight).
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 74.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 6:45 am (local time).
Surf in Zuwarah today
Surf today
Fair- 1.7–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.2 ft swell at 7 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 7:02 am · sunrise 7:27 am · sunset 6:23 pm · last light 6:49 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 76.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 37 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:02 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with a good size, 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 Zuwarah today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.3 ft swell at 7 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, 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 76.3 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:49 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Zuwarah 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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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 Zuwarah
Now in Zuwarah
- Low / high
- 68 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 53%
- Clouds
- 79%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 72° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 73° | 73° | 71° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NE | 5 NE | 2 NE | 3 W | 5 NW | 7 NNW | 7 N | 4 NNE |
| Gusts | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| Waves | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 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 70° 2 NE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 3 W 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 5 NW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 7 NNW 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 7 N 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 4 NNE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 69° 2 NE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 2 NNW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 68 / 73 °F | 8 mph N | 2.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 72 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 65 / 70 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 69 °F | 14 mph W | 1.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 74 °F | 15 mph W | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 71 °F | 9 mph W | 2.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 75 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 75 °F | 11 mph E | 2.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 73 °F | 6 mph E | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 72 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 68 °F | 9 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 71 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 69 °F | 8 mph SSW | 3.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 74 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Thunderstorm 66° / 72° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 65° / 70° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 63° / 69° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 60° / 74° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 55° / 71° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 56° / 75° 1.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 58° / 75° 2.1 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, cooler than normal for late October (−5.9 °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 6:45 am (local time).
The sun in Zuwarah
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:32 am
- Full dark 7:18 pm
- Civil dawn 7:02 am
- Civil dusk 6:49 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (44° high)
- Daylight 10 h 56 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:49 pm
- Full dark 7:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,361 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Zuwarah
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:35–4:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:07–5:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:43–11:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:31–9:31 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 Zuwarah
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Zuwarah.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.8 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Zuwarah) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.8 mi
- 66 ft deep2.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1 mi): 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near ZuwarahTides nearby
- Abū Kammāsh22 mi
- Sabratha25 mi
- Şurmān31 mi
- Ra’s Judayr33 mi
- Al Ḩurshah36 mi
- Az Zāwīyah39 mi
- Zawiya39 mi
- Jaddā’im42 mi
Zuwarah at a glance
- Town or city of about 33,887 people. Coordinates: 32.931° N, 12.082° E.
- The nearest tide station, Lampedusa, is 180 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marsá Zuwārah (2.3 mi).
Questions about ZuwarahQuestions
What time is sunset today in Zuwarah?
At 6:23 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Zuwarah?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 6:33 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 2:35–4:35 am, Minor 10:43–11:43 am, Major 3:07–5:07 pm, Minor 8:31–9:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Zuwarah?
Overcast, from 68 °F to 73 °F, with calm and a 53% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Zuwarah?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 7.0 s from the northeast. The water is 76.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Zuwarah?
The best time to visit Zuwarah is from April to July: highs of 73 °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: Lampedusa station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).