Ambenja today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 85 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 76 °F calm · light drizzle
- Sun 5:17 am–5:55 pm 12 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:33 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 Ambenja the sun rises at 5:17 am and sets at 5:55 pm: 12 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:09 am to 3:09 am and from 1:41 pm to 3:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There is no wind. Light drizzle, 76 °F.
Fishing in Ambenja today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:41–3:41 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period. Also good from 5:00 am to 5:50 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Ambenja, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Ambenja
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 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 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Ambenja, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with a chance of 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 Ambenja
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Ambenja.
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Webcams near Ambenja
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Tides in Ambenja
Tides in Ambenja: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ambenja, 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 Tsianinkira · 11 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ambenja
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.1 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northwest (slight).
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 (+2.4 °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 1:46 am (local time).
Diving in Ambenja today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.8 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 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. Rain (0.54 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.1–86.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:17 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:33 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.
We don't have a reliable tide for Ambenja, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Ambenja.
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Weather in Ambenja
Now in Ambenja
- Low / high
- 72 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.61 in · 85%
- Clouds
- 46%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °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 | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Rain | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 75° | 72° | 77° | 88° | 88° | 81° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 W | 2 ENE | 6 E | 2 SSW | 5 NW | 11 NW | 7 WNW | 0 E |
| Gusts | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 19 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.13 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 75° 2 ENE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 6 E 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 2 SSW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 5 NW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 11 NW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 7 WNW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 0 E 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 0 NW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 72 / 89 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 88 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 93 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 94 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 96 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 96 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 91 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 99 °F | 11 mph E | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 98 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 98 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 92 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 102 °F | 10 mph E | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 101 °F | 12 mph E | 1.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 101 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.6 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 73° / 88° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 73° / 93° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 71° / 94° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 70° / 96° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 72° / 96° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 91° 1.4 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 76° / 99° 1.9 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain 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 (−4.3 °F; normal high: 94 °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 1:46 am (local time).
The sun in Ambenja
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:29 am
- Full dark 6:43 pm
- Civil dawn 4:55 am
- Civil dusk 6:17 pm
- Solar noon 11:36 am (88° high)
- Daylight 12 h 37 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:25 pm
- Full dark 6:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,705 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ambenja
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:09–3:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:41–3:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:20–8:20 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:03–10:03 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 Ambenja
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Ambenja.
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Tides near AmbenjaTides nearby
All places in Sofia, A to Z (13) →Ambenja at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 15.283° S, 46.967° E.
- It is 69 mi southwest of Analalava, the main place in Sofia. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 4 min later than in Analalava.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about AmbenjaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ambenja?
At 5:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ambenja?
At 5:17 am. First light comes at 4:29 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 1:09–3:09 am, Minor 7:20–8:20 am, Major 1:41–3:41 pm, Minor 9:03–10:03 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ambenja?
Rain, from 72 °F to 89 °F, with calm and a 85% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ambenja?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the northwest. The water is 85.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ambenja?
The best time to visit Ambenja is from July to August: highs of 89 °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).