Benghazi tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 11:02 pm (-0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:00–4:00 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 6.1 ft · 74 °F moderate · 6.9 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 69 °F from the NNW, gusts 24 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:53 am–5:54 pm 11 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:29 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:29 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:20 am–12:20 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Benghazi there are high tides at 4:46 am (0.2 ft) and 4:56 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 11:01 am and 11:02 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:02 pm. The sun rises at 6:53 am and sets at 5:54 pm: 11 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:29 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:58 am to 2:58 am and from 1:29 pm to 3:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (13 mph). Mainly clear, 69 °F.
Fishing in Benghazi today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:58–2:58 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and 6.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 am to 3:00 am, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with a major period, though with moderate wind.
The tide barely moves in Benghazi, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Benghazi
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
- Rain (0.03 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.0 ft
6.0 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand
Benghazi has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Benghazi
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- Tourist City - Nerrose 5.8 mi · SW
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Tides in Benghazi
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:46 am 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:01 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:56 pm 0.2 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:02 pm -0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 12 min to low tide at 11:02 pm.
In Benghazi the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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 April 17 (0.3 ft) and the lowest, on September 11 (-0.3 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, Wed 28 | 6:53 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 4:46 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:01 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 4:56 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · -0.2 ft | 93% | Major periods 12:58 am · 1:29 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:54 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:41 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:39 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:44 pm · -0.2 ft | 86% | Major periods 2:01 am · 2:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:55 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 6:08 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 12:29 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 6:31 pm · 0.1 ft | — | 77% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:56 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:02 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 1:33 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:47 pm · 0.1 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:56 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:51 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:21 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:08 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:47 pm · 0.1 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:57 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 3:54 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:12 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 4:52 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:33 pm · 0.1 ft | 44% | Major periods 6:02 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:58 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 5:42 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 6:04 pm · -0.1 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:16 pm | Medium |
▲ 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), 2.3 mi from Benghazi. 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 Benghazi
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.1 ft
- Significant6.1 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-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Wednesday 28: 6.4 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north-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 73.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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 10:50 pm (local time).
Surf in Benghazi today
Surf today
Fair- 3.3–5.1 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.2 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 6:28 am · sunrise 6:53 am · sunset 5:54 pm · last light 6:19 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 74.5 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 208 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell. 6:28 am to 10:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore 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 Benghazi today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 5.4 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.1 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:19 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:29 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 5:50 pm, with weak current, though with some swell and moderate wind.
In Benghazi 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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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 Benghazi
Now in Benghazi
- Low / high
- 68 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 44%
- Humidity
- 55%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 35
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 70° | 70° | 69° | 70° | 72° | 70° | 68° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 NW | 11 NNW | 8 NNW | 6 W | 13 SW | 17 WSW | 13 NNW | 13 N |
| Gusts | 18 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 30 | 22 |
| Waves | 6.4 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.9 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 68° 12 NNW 6.1 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 11 NNW 6.2 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 10 NW 6.1 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 9 NNW 5.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 9 NW 5.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 10 NW 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 6 NNW 4.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 6 NNW 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 68 / 73 °F | 17 mph NW | 6.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 67 / 74 °F | 12 mph NNW | 6.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 70 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 69 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 73 °F | 10 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 74 °F | 15 mph SW | 3.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 61 / 77 °F | 10 mph SW | 4.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 75 °F | 8 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 74 °F | 9 mph N | 3.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 71 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 67 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 57 / 70 °F | 12 mph E | 3.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 69 °F | 10 mph E | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 68 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.6 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 67° / 74° 6.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 70° 3.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 64° / 69° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 63° / 73° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 63° / 74° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 61° / 77° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 57° / 75° 4.7 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.7 °F; normal high: 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 10:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Benghazi
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 6:47 pm
- Civil dawn 6:28 am
- Civil dusk 6:19 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 0 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:20 pm
- Full dark 6:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,225 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Benghazi
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:58–2:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:29–3:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:57–9:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:59–7:59 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Benghazi
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Benghazi) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.8 mi
- 66 ft deep1.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 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 0.8 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Benghazi Lighthouse 0.7 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 135 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 72 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BenghaziTides nearby
- South Harbour0.7 mi
- Qaryat Qunfūdhah6.7 mi
- Qaryat Sīdī Khalīfah12 mi
- Ḩīshān ‘Ā’ilat Bāqī13 mi
- Ḩawsh Barjī15 mi
- Qaryat al Ḩalībīyah15 mi
- Ḩīshān al ‘Aryāt15 mi
- Ḩīshān al ‘Arabāt16 mi
- At Taribjah18 mi
- Daryānah21 mi
Benghazi at a glance
- Town or city of about 757,490 people. Coordinates: 32.115° N, 20.069° E.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 2.0 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: South Harbour (0.7 mi), Vieux Port (0.8 mi), Outer Harbour (1.2 mi), Shāţi’ Julyānah (3.1 mi).
Questions about BenghaziQuestions
What time is sunset today in Benghazi?
At 5:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Benghazi?
At 6:54 am. First light comes at 6:00 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:58–2:58 am, Minor 8:57–9:57 am, Major 1:29–3:29 pm, Minor 6:59–7:59 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Benghazi?
Light showers, from 68 °F to 73 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northwest (13 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Benghazi?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.1 ft waves with a period of 6.9 s from the north-northwest. The water is 74.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Benghazi?
The best time to visit Benghazi is from April to September: highs of 75 °F to 88 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 11 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).