Vatomandry tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 8:39 am (-0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 6:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 78 °F moderate · 6.7 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 74 °F from the N, gusts 17 · light drizzle
- Surf today 2.3–3.6 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 5:00–8:00 am
- Sun 5:05 am–5:51 pm 12 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:34 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:34 pm
Today in Vatomandry there are high tides at 2:28 am (0.9 ft) and 2:27 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 8:39 am and 8:50 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:39 am. The sun rises at 5:05 am and sets at 5:51 pm: 12 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:34 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:01 am to 3:01 am and from 1:33 pm to 3:33 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (10 mph). Light drizzle, 74 °F.
Fishing in Vatomandry today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:28 am, coefficient 87
- Major period 1:01–3:01 am
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (4.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 am to 3:00 am, combines the 2:28 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 2:27 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 7:40 am to 9:40 am, with the 8:39 am low tide, moonset, falling pressure and some swell.
Beach day in Vatomandry
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 8:39 am: more sand
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 7 s
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 · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 79 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:39 am
Low tide at 8:39 am and 8:50 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:28 am and 2:27 pm.
The best window, 6:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, water at 78 °F and low tide at 8:39 am, though with light offshore wind, some waves and very high UV.
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Tides in Vatomandry
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:28 am 0.9 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 8:39 am -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:27 pm 0.6 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 8:50 pm -0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 8 min to low tide at 8:39 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 2:28 am high tide and 81 for the 2:27 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.7 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 20 (1.1 ft) and the lowest, on July 15 (-1.2 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 103, 2.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 20, 0.2 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 | 5:05 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 2:28 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 8:39 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 2:27 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 8:50 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 87 | 86% | Major periods 1:01 am · 1:33 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:04 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 3:27 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 9:35 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 3:20 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:53 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 72 | 77% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:37 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:04 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 4:45 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:52 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:20 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 56 | 67% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:03 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 6:31 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 6:28 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 47 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:03 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 1:07 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 8:11 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 2:17 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 8:10 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 56 | 44% | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:02 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 2:36 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 9:19 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 3:21 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 9:20 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 34% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:02 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 3:39 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 10:08 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 4:08 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 10:11 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 79 | 24% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:02 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
Vatomandry has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.5 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 Vatomandry
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
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 Thursday 29: 5.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 2:31 am (local time).
Surf in Vatomandry today
Surf today
Fair- 2.3–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:39 am)
- Light: First light 4:42 am · sunrise 5:05 am · sunset 5:51 pm · last light 6:14 pm
- Tide: high 2:28 am (0.9 ft), low 8:39 am (-0.6 ft), high 2:27 pm (0.6 ft) and low 8:50 pm (-0.9 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 78.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 59 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 8:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 9:00 am to 11:00 am 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 Vatomandry today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (8:39 am): little current from 8:10 am to 9:00 am
- 3.5 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:28 am (2:10–2:50 am), low tide 8:39 am (8:10–9:00 am), high tide 2:27 pm (2:00–2:50 pm) and low tide 8:50 pm (8:20–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 6 s) and rain (0.26 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 78.3 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:34 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 9:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 1:50 pm to 2:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Vatomandry.
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Weather in Vatomandry
Now in Vatomandry
- Low / high
- 74 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.94 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 inHg. 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 | Light showers | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Showers | Light showers |
| Temperature | 75° | 74° | 74° | 81° | 82° | 80° | 75° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 N | 10 N | 11 N | 9 NNE | 15 NE | 16 NE | 8 N | 3 SSE |
| Gusts | 21 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 25 | 13 | 9 |
| Waves | 5.2 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.07 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.18 in | 0.06 in |
- 3:00 am 74° 10 N 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 11 N 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 9 NNE 4.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 15 NE 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 16 NE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 75° 8 N 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 3 SSE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 4 N 4.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 82 °F | 17 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | 2:28 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 76 °F | 17 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 3:27 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 76 °F | 12 mph S | 5.2 ft | 4:45 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 78 °F | 11 mph SSE | 5.1 ft | 6:31 am · 6:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 79 °F | 9 mph ESE | 5.1 ft | 8:11 am · 8:10 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 80 °F | 14 mph NE | 5.1 ft | 9:19 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 81 °F | 14 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | 10:08 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 80 °F | 11 mph NE | 4.0 ft | 10:47 am · 10:54 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 80 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.4 ft | 11:20 am · 11:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 80 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 11:48 am | |
| Sun 8 | 71 / 80 °F | 12 mph NE | — | 12:05 am · 12:13 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 79 °F | 10 mph SE | — | 12:36 am · 12:36 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 79 °F | 11 mph S | — | 1:05 am · 12:57 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 71 / 78 °F | 8 mph SSW | — | 1:34 am · 1:19 pm |
- Fri 30 Light showers 70° / 76° 5.1 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 70° / 76° 5.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 71° / 78° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 73° / 79° 5.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 74° / 80° 5.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 81° 4.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 73° / 80° 4.0 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 2:31 am (local time).
The sun in Vatomandry
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:16 am
- Full dark 6:40 pm
- Civil dawn 4:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 11:28 am (84° high)
- Daylight 12 h 46 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:21 pm
- Full dark 6:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,841 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vatomandry
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:01–3:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:33–3:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:02–8:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:04–10:04 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 Vatomandry
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Vatomandry.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 950 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.25 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Vatomandry) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep1,050 ft
- 164 ft deep0.25 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 950 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 950 ft and 66 ft at 1,050 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.
Tides near VatomandryTides nearby
- Maintinandry7.7 mi
- Tanana-Ivola7.9 mi
- Vohitrampasina12 mi
- Tananandrainimainty15 mi
- Sondrara19 mi
- Andovoranto27 mi
- Tandroho31 mi
- Vavony40 mi
- Mahanoro41 mi
Vatomandry at a glance
- Town or city of about 16,771 people. Coordinates: 19.330° S, 48.978° E.
- It is 86 mi south of Toamasina, the main place in Atsinanana. The sun rises at the same time and sets 3 min later than in Toamasina.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about VatomandryQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vatomandry?
Today in Vatomandry there are high tides at 2:28 am (0.9 ft) and 2:27 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 8:39 am and 8:50 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Vatomandry?
At 5:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vatomandry?
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 1:01–3:01 am, Minor 7:02–8:02 am, Major 1:33–3:33 pm, Minor 9:04–10:04 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Vatomandry?
Thunderstorm, from 74 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (10 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vatomandry?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the east-northeast. The water is 78.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vatomandry?
The best time to visit Vatomandry is from September to October: highs of 79 °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).