Mahajanga tides today
- Tide now -6.2 ft ↑ rising · high 5:31 am (7.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:30–6:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 87 °F smooth · 3.9 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 79 °F from the WNW, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 5:20 am–5:57 pm 12 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 8:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:31 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Mahajanga there are high tides at 4:55 am (7.6 ft) and 5:13 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 11:18 am and 11:20 pm. Tide coefficient 107. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:31 am. The sun rises at 5:20 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 12 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:09 am to 2:09 am and from 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph). Mainly clear, 79 °F.
Fishing in Mahajanga today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:13 pm, coefficient 105
- Sunset at 5:57 pm, golden hour from 5:28 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 107 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 5:13 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:00 am to 5:50 am, with the 4:55 am high tide and sunrise. Also good from 10:20 am to 12:20 pm, with the 11:18 am low tide and a light onshore breeze.
Beach day in Mahajanga
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
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 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:18 am
Low tide at 11:18 am and 11:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:55 am and 5:13 pm. Coefficient 107 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 88 °F, though with a chance of rain.
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Beaches near Mahajanga
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- Plage du Village Touristique 1.0 mi · NW
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Tides in Mahajanga
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:55 am 7.6 ft · coef. 107
- ▼ Low tide 11:18 am -6.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:13 pm 5.8 ft · coef. 105
- ▼ Low tide 11:20 pm -6.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 38 min to high tide at 5:31 am.
Tide coefficient 107 for the 4:55 am high tide and 105 for the 5:13 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 14.3 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 (7.8 ft) and the lowest, on March 21 (-7.1 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 27 to 28 (coefficient 108, 14.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 20, 3.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:20 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 4:55 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 11:18 am · -6.7 ft | High tide 5:13 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 11:20 pm · -6.4 ft | Coef. 107 | 93% | Major periods 12:09 am · 12:40 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:20 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 5:31 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 11:55 am · -6.2 ft | High tide 5:49 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 11:57 pm · -5.9 ft | Coef. 101 | 86% | Major periods 1:12 am · 1:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:19 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 6:10 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 12:34 pm · -5.4 ft | High tide 6:29 pm · 4.3 ft | — | Coef. 90 | 77% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:19 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 12:37 am · -5.0 ft | High tide 6:53 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 1:18 pm · -4.3 ft | High tide 7:16 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 74 | 67% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:18 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 1:24 am · -3.8 ft | High tide 7:45 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 2:13 pm · -3.2 ft | High tide 8:19 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:19 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:18 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 2:26 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 8:58 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 3:38 pm · -2.3 ft | High tide 10:01 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 38 | 44% | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:17 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 4:21 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 10:56 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 5:46 pm · -2.2 ft | — | Coef. 33 | 34% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:27 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
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 (+4.6 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Mahajanga today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:18 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 4:58 am · sunrise 5:20 am · sunset 5:57 pm · last light 6:19 pm
- Tide: high 4:55 am (7.6 ft), low 11:18 am (-6.7 ft), high 5:13 pm (5.8 ft) and low 11:20 pm (-6.4 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 86.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Mahajanga today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:18 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:40 am
- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:55 am (4:40–5:10 am), low tide 11:18 am (11:00–11:40 am), high tide 5:13 pm (4:58–5:30 pm) and low tide 11:20 pm (11:00–11:40 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 86.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:19 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 8:31 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:40 pm to 5:50 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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
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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 Mahajanga
Now in Mahajanga
- Low / high
- 74 / 93 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 71%
- Clouds
- 22%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (+0.01 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 | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 75° | 76° | 90° | 93° | 89° | 81° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 ENE | 5 ESE | 7 E | 3 ENE | 7 WNW | 12 NW | 11 NW | 8 W |
| Gusts | 7 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 29 | 22 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 79° 5 WNW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 2 SSE 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 2 SE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 3 WNW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 91° 9 NW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 13 NW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 8 WNW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 3 SW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 93 °F | 12 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 4:55 am · 5:13 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 91 °F | 13 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | 5:31 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 86 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 6:10 am · 6:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 93 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | 6:53 am · 7:16 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 93 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.2 ft | 7:45 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 95 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.8 ft | 8:58 am · 10:01 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 96 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 10:56 am | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 93 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.1 ft | 12:18 am · 12:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 97 °F | 12 mph E | 1.4 ft | 1:30 am · 1:53 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 94 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 2:17 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 93 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 2:54 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 92 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | 3:26 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 97 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 3:55 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 102 °F | 12 mph E | 1.2 ft | 4:21 am · 4:37 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 74° / 91° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 70° / 86° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 71° / 93° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 67° / 93° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 67° / 95° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 71° / 96° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 73° / 93° 1.1 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- 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, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (91 °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 11:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Mahajanga
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:32 am
- Full dark 6:46 pm
- Civil dawn 4:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:19 pm
- Solar noon 11:39 am (87° high)
- Daylight 12 h 37 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
- Full dark 6:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,363,010 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mahajanga
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,484 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:09–2:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:40–2:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:21–7:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:01–9:01 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Mahajanga
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Quai Orange 0.9 mi
- Port Schneider 0.9 mi
- Jetée Schneider 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Port de Mahajanga 0.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Mahajanga) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.65 mi
- 33 ft deep2.3 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 0.65 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.3 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
Pointe du Caïman Lighthouse 1.1 mi west
- Light
- Light that goes dark 3 times every 12 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Oc(3) WRG 12s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 138 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1900
Other lighthouses nearby: Pointe de Sable Lighthouse (1.1 mi southwest), Jetée Schneider Lighthouse (1.5 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MahajangaTides nearby
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- Town or city of about 260,556 people. Coordinates: 15.717° S, 46.317° E.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about MahajangaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mahajanga?
Today in Mahajanga there are high tides at 4:55 am (7.6 ft) and 5:13 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 11:18 am and 11:20 pm. Tide coefficient 107.
What time is sunset today in Mahajanga?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mahajanga?
At 5:20 am. First light comes at 4:31 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:09–2:09 am, Minor 6:21–7:21 am, Major 12:40–2:40 pm, Minor 8:01–9:01 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mahajanga?
Drizzle, from 74 °F to 93 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (5 mph) and a 71% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mahajanga?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the north-northwest. The water is 87.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mahajanga?
The best time to visit Mahajanga is from June to September: highs of 88 °F to 90 °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
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).