Farafangana tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 6:39 am (-0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:00–7:40 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day 6:00–8:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 4.0 ft · 78 °F slight · 7.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 4 mph · 71 °F from the SW, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 2.4–3.6 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 5:06 am–5:59 pm 12 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:48 pm
Today in Farafangana there are high tides at 12:48 am (0.4 ft) and 12:53 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 6:39 am and 7:26 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:39 am. The sun rises at 5:06 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 12 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:05 am to 3:05 am and from 1:38 pm to 3:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 4.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 71 °F.
Fishing in Farafangana today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 12:48 am, coefficient 85
- Major period 1:05–3:05 am
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light cross-shore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 am to 1:50 am, combines the 12:48 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 7:00 am to 7:40 am, with the 6:39 am low tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 11:50 am to 1:30 pm, with the 12:53 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Farafangana
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 80 °F: pleasant
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 6:39 am: more sand
- 43% chance of rain
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:39 am
Low tide at 6:39 am and 7:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:48 am and 12:53 pm.
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, brings pleasant temperatures, little wind, water at 78 °F and low tide at 6:39 am, though with a chance of rain 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 Farafangana
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- Coco beach farafangana 1.4 mi · S
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Tides in Farafangana
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:48 am 0.4 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Next low tide 6:39 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:53 pm 0.5 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Low tide 7:26 pm -0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 34 min to low tide at 6:39 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 12:48 am high tide and 76 for the 12:53 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.0 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 March 19 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on August 12 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 25 to 26 (coefficient 107, 1.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 20, 0.3 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 | 5:06 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 12:48 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:39 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 7:26 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 85 | 86% | Major periods 1:05 am · 1:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:05 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 1:43 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 7:13 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 1:34 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:36 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 77% | Major periods 2:10 am · 2:42 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:04 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 3:15 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:44 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 2:34 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:12 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 41 | 67% | Major periods 3:13 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:04 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 8:26 am · 0.1 ft | Low tide 11:55 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 33 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:03 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 1:19 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 8:52 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:28 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 54 | 44% | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:03 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 2:19 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 9:20 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 2:43 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:27 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 70 | 34% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:02 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 3:00 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 9:46 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 3:18 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 9:09 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 80 | 24% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:07 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
Farafangana has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.7 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 Farafangana
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant4.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Friday 30: 5.4 ft with a period of 7 s, from the southeast (moderate).
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 78.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °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 4:05 am (local time).
Surf in Farafangana today
Surf today
Fair- 2.4–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.3 ft swell at 6 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:53 pm)
- Light: First light 4:42 am · sunrise 5:06 am · sunset 5:59 pm · last light 6:23 pm
- Tide: high 12:48 am (0.4 ft), low 6:39 am (-0.4 ft), high 12:53 pm (0.5 ft) and low 7:26 pm (-0.5 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 77.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 68 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and wind 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 Farafangana today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (6:39 am): little current from 6:10 am to 7:00 am
- 3.2 ft swell at 6 s from the east-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 12:48 am (12:20–1:10 am), low tide 6:39 am (6:10–7:00 am), high tide 12:53 pm (12:30–1:20 pm) and low tide 7:26 pm (7:00–8:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:23 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 am to 7:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 11:50 am to 1:20 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with heavy rain.
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
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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.
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Weather in Farafangana
Now in Farafangana
- Low / high
- 67 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 1.56 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 70%
- Humidity
- 100%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 35
- Saharan dust
- No
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: +0.14 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 | Clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Heavy drizzle | Rain | Rain | Rain |
| Temperature | 73° | 71° | 71° | 81° | 74° | 71° | 69° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 S | 4 SW | 5 WSW | 5 WSW | 8 ESE | 10 SSE | 10 SSW | 9 SW |
| Gusts | 18 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.3 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.05 in | 0.17 in | 0.17 in | 0.11 in |
- 6:00 am 71° 5 WSW 3.9 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 5 WSW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 8 ESE 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 10 SSE 4.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 10 SSW 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 9 SW 5.2 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 9 SSW 5.1 ft
- 3:00 am 66° 8 SSW 4.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 81 °F | 10 mph S | 5.2 ft | 12:48 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 73 °F | 11 mph SSW | 5.4 ft | 1:43 am · 1:34 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 74 °F | 7 mph SSW | 4.7 ft | 3:15 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 78 °F | 11 mph E | 5.1 ft | 8:26 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 81 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.9 ft | 8:52 am · 7:28 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 83 °F | 10 mph NE | 4.5 ft | 9:20 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 84 °F | 12 mph NE | 4.1 ft | 9:46 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 83 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 10:08 am · 9:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 83 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 10:28 am · 10:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 83 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.9 ft | 10:45 am · 10:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 71 / 83 °F | 9 mph NE | 4.5 ft | 10:59 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 72 / 82 °F | 11 mph ENE | 5.4 ft | 11:12 am · 11:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 70 / 81 °F | 12 mph NE | 6.9 ft | 11:26 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 72 / 81 °F | 12 mph NE | 7.6 ft | 11:43 am |
- Fri 30 Rain 64° / 73° 5.4 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 62° / 74° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 64° / 78° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 81° 4.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 73° / 83° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 84° 4.1 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 74° / 83° 3.9 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 4:05 am (local time).
The sun in Farafangana
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:15 am
- Full dark 6:50 pm
- Civil dawn 4:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:23 pm
- Solar noon 11:32 am (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 54 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,763 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Farafangana
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:05–3:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:38–3:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:58–7:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:18–10:18 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 · 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 Farafangana
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Farafangana.
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 380 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Farafangana) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep210 ft
- 33 ft deep380 ft
- 66 ft deep700 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 28 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 380 ft and 66 ft at 700 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Charbonnier Lighthouse 0.7 mi southeast
- Light
- White light that goes dark once every 6 s · Oc W 6s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 52 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
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All places in Atsimo-Atsinanana, A to Z (3) →Farafangana at a glance
- Town or city of about 36,724 people. Coordinates: 22.822° S, 47.826° E.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about FarafanganaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Farafangana?
Today in Farafangana there are high tides at 12:48 am (0.4 ft) and 12:53 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 6:39 am and 7:26 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Farafangana?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Farafangana?
At 5:05 am. First light comes at 4:14 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 1:05–3:05 am, Minor 6:58–7:58 am, Major 1:38–3:38 pm, Minor 9:18–10:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Farafangana?
Showers, from 67 °F to 81 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Farafangana?
Slight (Douglas 3): 4.0 ft waves with a period of 7.7 s from the east. The water is 77.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Farafangana?
The best time to visit Farafangana is from August to October: highs of 78 °F to 82 °F, about 8 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).