Ambodifotatra tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 3:21 am (1.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–3:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 6:00–11:00 am Perfect beach day · 10/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 80 °F slight · 5.3 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 75 °F from the N, gusts 13 · clear
- Surf today 1.1–1.8 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 5:00–8:00 am
- Sun 5:04 am–5:45 pm 12 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:25 pm
Today in Ambodifotatra there are high tides at 3:21 am (1.3 ft) and 3:25 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 9:38 am and 9:29 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:21 am. The sun rises at 5:04 am and sets at 5:45 pm: 12 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:57 am to 2:57 am and from 1:29 pm to 3:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (8 mph). Clear, 75 °F.
Fishing in Ambodifotatra today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:21 am, coefficient 90
- Major period 12:57–2:57 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 am to 3:00 am, combines the 3:21 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 3:25 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 8:40 am to 9:30 am, with the 9:38 am low tide, falling pressure and some swell.
Beach day in Ambodifotatra
Is it a beach day?
11 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 9:38 am: more sand
- Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 19 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 9:38 am
Low tide at 9:38 am and 9:29 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:21 am and 3:25 pm.
The best window, 6:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 80 °F and low tide at 9:38 am, though with moderate wind and very high UV.
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 Ambodifotatra
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Tides in Ambodifotatra
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 3:21 am 1.3 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 9:38 am -0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:25 pm 0.7 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:29 pm -1.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 28 min to high tide at 3:21 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 3:21 am high tide and 85 for the 3:25 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on April 18 (1.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-1.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 101, 2.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 21, 0.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:04 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 3:21 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:38 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 3:25 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 9:29 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 90 | 86% | Major periods 12:57 am · 1:29 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:04 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 4:15 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:35 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 4:18 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 78 | 77% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:03 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 5:22 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 5:30 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 11:47 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 63 | 67% | Major periods 3:05 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:03 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 6:46 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 1:17 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 7:07 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:02 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 1:26 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 8:21 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 2:41 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 8:50 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 55 | 44% | Major periods 4:59 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:02 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 2:56 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 9:39 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 3:48 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 10:04 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 34% | Major periods 5:49 am · 6:13 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:01 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 4:09 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 10:37 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 4:39 pm · -0.8 ft | High tide 10:59 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 76 | 24% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:58 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
Ambodifotatra has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.6 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model 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 Ambodifotatra
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.2 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northeast (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 80.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.6 °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 1:53 am (local time).
Surf in Ambodifotatra today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:38 am)
- Light: First light 4:42 am · sunrise 5:04 am · sunset 5:45 pm · last light 6:07 pm
- Tide: high 3:21 am (1.3 ft), low 9:38 am (-0.9 ft), high 3:25 pm (0.7 ft) and low 9:29 pm (-1.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 79.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 16 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 8:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell, wind 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 Ambodifotatra today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:38 am): little current from 9:10 am to 10:00 am
- 1.2 ft swell at 6 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.9 mph current toward the south-southwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:21 am (3:00–3:40 am), low tide 9:38 am (9:10–10:00 am), high tide 3:25 pm (3:00–3:50 pm) and low tide 9:29 pm (9:00–10:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:07 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 9:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 2:50 pm to 4:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, though with moderate wind and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Il Balenottero 1.2 mi
- Yungho No.1 9.8 mi
- Le Lémurien Palmé 1.0 mi
- Bora Dive & Kite 7.2 mi
- Sainte Marie Dive Center 8.6 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 Ambodifotatra
Now in Ambodifotatra
- Low / high
- 75 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 29%
- Clouds
- 10%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 76° | 75° | 76° | 81° | 81° | 81° | 79° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 N | 7 N | 9 N | 12 NE | 18 NE | 18 NE | 16 NNE | 11 NNE |
| Gusts | 15 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 23 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 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 |
- 3:00 am 75° 7 N 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 9 N 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 12 NE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 18 NE 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 18 NE 2.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 16 NNE 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 11 NNE 3.2 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 8 NNE 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 82 °F | 19 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 3:21 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 82 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.9 ft | 4:15 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 81 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | 5:22 am · 5:30 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 83 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 6:46 am · 7:07 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 82 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 8:21 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 82 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 9:39 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 82 °F | 8 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 10:37 am · 10:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 81 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 11:24 am · 11:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 81 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 12:04 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 70 / 81 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 12:24 am · 12:38 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 81 °F | 10 mph E | 2.4 ft | 1:00 am · 1:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 83 °F | 11 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | 1:32 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 83 °F | 12 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | 2:02 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 81 °F | 12 mph SSE | 4.7 ft | 2:31 am · 2:25 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 74° / 82° 2.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 72° / 81° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 73° / 83° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 73° / 82° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 82° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 82° 2.0 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 74° / 81° 1.6 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (83 °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 1:53 am (local time).
The sun in Ambodifotatra
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:15 am
- Full dark 6:34 pm
- Civil dawn 4:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:07 pm
- Solar noon 11:24 am (87° high)
- Daylight 12 h 41 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 6:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,899 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ambodifotatra
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:57–2:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:29–3:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:04–8:04 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:55–9:55 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 Ambodifotatra
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Ambodifotatra.
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Nearest lighthouse
Rocher aux Sorciers Lighthouse 0.6 mi south
- Light
- Steady light; white or red depending on where you see it from · F WR
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 59 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 20 ft
- Built
- 1910
Other lighthouses nearby: Îlot Madame Lighthouse (1.7 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near AmbodifotatraTides nearby
- Sahamanora2.6 mi
- Tanambao3.5 mi
- Tanambe8.8 mi
- Sahasifotra10 mi
- Rantabe (Soanierana Ivongo)15 mi
- Antanifotsy16 mi
- Soanierana Ivongo18 mi
- Sahabevava20 mi
- Tintingue21 mi
- Manompana22 mi
Ambodifotatra at a glance
- Town or city of about 28,406 people. Coordinates: 16.983° S, 49.850° E.
- It is 40 mi northeast of Fenoarivo Atsinanana, the main place in Analanjirofo. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Fenoarivo Atsinanana.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Sainte-Marie (1.2 mi).
Questions about AmbodifotatraQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ambodifotatra?
Today in Ambodifotatra there are high tides at 3:21 am (1.3 ft) and 3:25 pm (0.7 ft) and low tides at 9:38 am and 9:29 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Ambodifotatra?
At 5:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ambodifotatra?
At 5:04 am. First light comes at 4:15 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 12:57–2:57 am, Minor 7:04–8:04 am, Major 1:29–3:29 pm, Minor 8:55–9:55 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ambodifotatra?
Light drizzle, from 75 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (8 mph) and a 29% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ambodifotatra?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the east-northeast. The water is 79.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ambodifotatra?
The best time to visit Ambodifotatra is from September to October: highs of 79 °F to 82 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 8 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).