Morondava tides today
- Tide now -5.5 ft ↑ rising · high 6:17 am (5.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 85 °F smooth · 5.8 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 74 °F from the N, gusts 8 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:23 am–6:11 pm 12 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:56 pm
- Best time to dive 12:30–1:30 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Morondava there are high tides at 6:17 am (5.9 ft) and 6:33 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 12:09 am and 12:35 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:17 am. The sun rises at 5:23 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 12 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:20 am to 3:20 am and from 1:52 pm to 3:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the north (2 mph). Light drizzle, 74 °F.
Fishing in Morondava today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:33 pm, coefficient 91
- Sunset at 6:11 pm, golden hour from 5:41 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:33 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 12:35 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Morondava
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:35 pm
Low tide at 12:09 am and 12:35 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:17 am and 6:33 pm. Coefficient 97 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with rain.
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Beaches near Morondava
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Tides in Morondava
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:09 am -5.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:17 am 5.9 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 12:35 pm -5.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:33 pm 4.8 ft · coef. 91
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 27 min to high tide at 6:17 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 6:17 am high tide and 91 for the 6:33 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.7 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 (6.7 ft) and the lowest, on March 21 (-6.6 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 10 to 12 (coefficient 107, 12.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 20, 2.3 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 | 5:23 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 12:09 am · -5.8 ft | High tide 6:17 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 12:35 pm · -5.4 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 97 | 86% | Major periods 1:20 am · 1:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:22 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 12:46 am · -5.1 ft | High tide 6:55 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 1:15 pm · -4.5 ft | High tide 7:12 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 84 | 77% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:57 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:21 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 1:26 am · -4.2 ft | High tide 7:39 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · -3.4 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 67 | 67% | Major periods 3:28 am · 3:58 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:21 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 2:16 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 8:34 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 3:08 pm · -2.3 ft | High tide 9:05 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 48 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:27 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:20 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 3:34 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 10:02 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 4:54 pm · -1.7 ft | High tide 11:04 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 33 | 44% | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:20 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 5:37 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 12:17 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · -2.0 ft | — | Coef. 33 | 34% | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:19 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 1:10 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 7:19 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 8:00 pm · -2.9 ft | Coef. 47 | 24% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:21 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
Morondava has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 3.6 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 Morondava
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 5.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 84.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °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 12:49 am (local time).
Surf in Morondava today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Thunderstorm: stay out of the water (lightning)
- Rising tide (low tide at 12:35 pm)
Thunderstorms in the best window: with lightning, stay out of the water.
- Light: First light 5:00 am · sunrise 5:23 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:34 pm
- Tide: low 12:09 am (-5.8 ft), high 6:17 am (5.9 ft), low 12:35 pm (-5.4 ft) and high 6:33 pm (4.8 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 84.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with small waves, a short-period swell and thunderstorms.
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 Morondava today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (12:35 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm
- 1.8 ft swell at 4 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:09 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am), high tide 6:17 am (6:00–6:40 am), low tide 12:35 pm (12:10–1:00 pm) and high tide 6:33 pm (6:10–7:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.20 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Morondava.
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Weather in Morondava
Now in Morondava
- Low / high
- 70 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 1.25 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 34%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °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 (−0.02 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 | Light drizzle | Light rain | Showers | Light showers | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 75° | 71° | 71° | 73° | 74° | 79° | 76° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NE | 6 NW | 4 WNW | 4 NNW | 8 N | 7 NW | 6 WNW | 4 NW |
| Gusts | 4 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.08 in | 0.22 in | 0.08 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 12:00 am 75° 1 NE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 6 NW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 4 WNW 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 73° 4 NNW 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 8 N 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 7 NW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 6 WNW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 4 NW 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 70 / 79 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 6:17 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 82 °F | 12 mph SW | 5.0 ft | 6:55 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 82 °F | 10 mph WSW | 4.7 ft | 7:39 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 86 °F | 9 mph W | 2.7 ft | 8:34 am · 9:05 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 89 °F | 10 mph W | 1.9 ft | 10:02 am · 11:04 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 89 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | 12:17 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 92 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.7 ft | 1:10 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 90 °F | 11 mph W | 2.8 ft | 2:13 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 90 °F | 11 mph W | 2.8 ft | 2:57 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 91 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | 3:32 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 96 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.3 ft | 4:05 am · 4:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 95 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 4:35 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 95 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | 5:04 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 93 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 5:33 am · 5:46 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 67° / 82° 5.0 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 62° / 82° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 62° / 86° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 63° / 89° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 66° / 89° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 68° / 92° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 70° / 90° 2.8 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−11.8 °F; normal high: 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 12:49 am (local time).
The sun in Morondava
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:33 am
- Full dark 7:00 pm
- Civil dawn 5:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 11:46 am (83° high)
- Daylight 12 h 48 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 7:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,527 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Morondava
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:20–3:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:52–3:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:19–8:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:26–10:26 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 Morondava
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Morondava.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 800 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Morondava) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep320 ft
- 33 ft deep800 ft
- 66 ft deep0.25 mi
- 164 ft deep0.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 16 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 800 ft and 66 ft at 0.25 mi 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 MorondavaTides nearby
All places in Menabe, A to Z (6) →Morondava at a glance
- Town or city of about 56,671 people. Coordinates: 20.289° S, 44.318° E.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about MorondavaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Morondava?
Today in Morondava there are high tides at 6:17 am (5.9 ft) and 6:33 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 12:09 am and 12:35 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Morondava?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Morondava?
At 5:22 am. First light comes at 4:32 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 1:20–3:20 am, Minor 7:19–8:19 am, Major 1:52–3:52 pm, Minor 9:26–10:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Morondava?
Showers, from 70 °F to 79 °F, with a light air from the north (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Morondava?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the west-northwest. The water is 85.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Morondava?
The best time to visit Morondava is from June to September: highs of 86 °F to 88 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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).