Sirte tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 11:36 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 5.4 ft · 76 °F moderate · 7.8 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 66 °F from the ESE, gusts 6 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:07 am–6:08 pm 11 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–6:10 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Sirte there are high tides at 5:25 am (0.3 ft) and 5:29 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 11:36 am and 11:42 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:36 am. The sun rises at 7:07 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 11 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-southeast (2 mph). Partly cloudy, 66 °F.
Fishing in Sirte today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:48–4:48 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and 4.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:50 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:20 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
The tide barely moves in Sirte, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Sirte
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Cloudy (84% cloud cover)
- Swim with care: 5.4 ft waves every 8 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.4 ft
5.4 ft waves every 8 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 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
Sirte 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 Sirte
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- Sirte Beach 1.1 mi · W
- 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 Sirte
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:25 am 0.3 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 11:36 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:29 pm 0.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 11:42 pm -0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 26 min to low tide at 11:36 am.
In Sirte the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.6 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 (0.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-0.4 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 | 7:07 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 5:25 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:36 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:29 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:42 pm · -0.3 ft | 86% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:07 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 6:12 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:25 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 6:19 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 77% | Major periods 3:21 am · 3:53 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:08 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 7:11 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 1:32 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:32 pm · 0.1 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:09 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 1:52 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:37 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 3:12 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:31 pm · 0.1 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:10 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 4:58 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:22 pm · 0.1 ft | 44% | Major periods 6:17 am · 6:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:11 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 5:35 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:48 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:06 pm · -0.2 ft | — | 33% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:30 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:11 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 12:29 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:39 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:41 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:54 pm · -0.2 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:53 am · 8:15 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), 1.8 mi from Sirte. 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 Sirte
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 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: 5.5 ft with a period of 8 s, from the north-northeast (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 74.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+0.9 °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 7:10 am (local time).
Surf in Sirte today
Surf today
Good- 3.6–5.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.5 ft swell at 7 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:42 am · sunrise 7:07 am · sunset 6:08 pm · last light 6:33 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 76.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 241 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 3:00 pm to 6:33 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 Sirte today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 4.7 ft swell at 7 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.5 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 76.1 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, combines light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 9:40 am to 12:40 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
In Sirte 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Sirte.
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Weather in Sirte
Now in Sirte
- Low / high
- 66 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 28%
- Clouds
- 72%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 21 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 69° | 69° | 67° | 67° | 72° | 73° | 72° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNE | 5 NE | 4 NE | 2 SSW | 2 NNW | 7 N | 6 NNE | 3 E |
| Gusts | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 6 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.2 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 |
- 9:00 am 67° 2 SSW 5.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 2 NNW 5.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 7 N 5.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 6 NNE 4.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 3 E 4.2 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 4 SSE 3.7 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 3 S 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 3 SSE 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 66 / 73 °F | 7 mph NE | 5.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 77 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 72 °F | 10 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 63 / 78 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 75 °F | 13 mph W | 3.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 73 °F | 8 mph W | 4.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 74 °F | 7 mph E | 2.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 74 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 74 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 72 °F | 6 mph E | 2.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 71 °F | 7 mph NE | 4.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 68 °F | 6 mph E | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 71 °F | 6 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 71 °F | 12 mph S | 1.2 ft |
- Fri 30 Light rain 63° / 77° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 64° / 72° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 63° / 78° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 62° / 75° 3.1 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 57° / 73° 4.3 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 56° / 74° 2.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 60° / 74° 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. 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 (−8.8 °F; normal high: 82 °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 7:10 am (local time).
The sun in Sirte
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:13 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 6:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:37 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 1 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,664 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sirte
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:19–11:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:18–9:18 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 Sirte
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 17 ft deep.
From the shoreline (800 ft from Sirte) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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
Sirte 0.3 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 115 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 SirteTides nearby
All places in Surt, A to Z (6) →Sirte at a glance
- Town or city of about 106,705 people. Coordinates: 31.209° N, 16.589° E.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 1.7 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about SirteQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sirte?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sirte?
At 7:07 am. First light comes at 6:14 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 2:16–4:16 am, Minor 10:19–11:19 am, Major 2:48–4:48 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sirte?
Overcast, from 66 °F to 73 °F, with a light air from the east-southeast (2 mph) and a 28% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sirte?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.4 ft waves with a period of 7.8 s from the north-northeast. The water is 76.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sirte?
The best time to visit Sirte is from March to June: highs of 72 °F to 86 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 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).