Katsepy today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:10–3:10 am fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 6:00–8:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 87 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 76 °F from the SW, gusts 6 · mainly clear
- Sun 5:20 am–5:58 pm 12 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:37 pm
- Best time to dive 8:40–11:40 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.92 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Katsepy the sun rises at 5:20 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 12 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:12 am to 3:12 am and from 1:44 pm to 3:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 76 °F.
Fishing in Katsepy today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:12–3:12 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 am to 3:10 am, lines up with a major period. Also worth a try from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with a major period, though with moderate wind. Also good from 5:00 am to 5:50 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Katsepy, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Katsepy
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- 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 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Katsepy, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with rain.
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 Katsepy
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Katsepy.
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Webcams near Katsepy
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Tides in Katsepy
Tides in Katsepy: not available yet
There is no tide station near Katsepy, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Mahajanga · 6.5 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Katsepy
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north-northwest (smooth).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 1:48 am (local time).
Diving in Katsepy today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 86.4–87.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:20 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Katsepy, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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.
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 Katsepy
Now in Katsepy
- Low / high
- 74 / 91 °F
- Rain
- 0.39 in · 76%
- Clouds
- 20%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Light showers | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 77° | 75° | 76° | 86° | 91° | 85° | 75° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 W | 3 SSW | 2 S | 3 N | 10 NNW | 12 NW | 7 WSW | 3 WNW |
| Gusts | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.07 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 am 75° 3 SSW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 2 S 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 3 N 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 91° 10 NNW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 12 NW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 75° 7 WSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 3 WNW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 2 SW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 91 °F | 13 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 89 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 92 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 93 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 68 / 95 °F | 10 mph NW | 0.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 97 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 94 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 100 °F | 9 mph E | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 99 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 97 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 93 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 79 / 101 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 102 °F | 11 mph E | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 102 °F | 9 mph E | 0.9 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 73° / 89° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 70° / 92° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 69° / 93° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 68° / 95° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 71° / 97° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 73° / 94° 1.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 77° / 100° 1.4 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (92 °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 1:48 am (local time).
The sun in Katsepy
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:32 am
- Full dark 6:46 pm
- Civil dawn 4:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:20 pm
- Solar noon 11:39 am (88° high)
- Daylight 12 h 38 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,656 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Katsepy
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:12–3:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:44–3:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:22–8:22 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:07–10:07 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 Katsepy
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Port Schneider 5.6 mi
- Quai Orange 5.7 mi
- Jetée Schneider 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 6.4 mi
- Port de Mahajanga 5.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Pointe Katsépé Lighthouse 3.7 mi north
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 23 nautical miles (26 mi)
- Light height
- 397 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 131 ft
- Built
- 1901
Other lighthouses nearby: Pointe de Sable Lighthouse (5.4 mi northeast), Jetée Schneider Lighthouse (5.6 mi northeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KatsepyTides nearby
All places in Boeny, A to Z (11) →Katsepy at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 15.767° S, 46.233° E.
- It is 6.5 mi southwest of Mahajanga, the main place in Boeny. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Mahajanga.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about KatsepyQuestions
What time is sunset today in Katsepy?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Katsepy?
At 5:19 am. First light comes at 4:31 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 1:12–3:12 am, Minor 7:22–8:22 am, Major 1:44–3:44 pm, Minor 9:07–10:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Katsepy?
Light showers, from 74 °F to 91 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 76% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Katsepy?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the north-northwest. The water is 86.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Katsepy?
The best time to visit Katsepy is from June to September: highs of 88 °F to 91 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 10 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).