El Ouatia tides today
- Tide now 3.7 ft ↓ falling · low 9:16 am (-4.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 12:00–4:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 4.6 ft · 70 °F moderate · 12.4 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 68 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · fog
- Surf today 3.6–5.5 ft Good day · 7/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 6:55 am–6:03 pm 11 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:53 pm
Today in El Ouatia there are high tides at 3:07 am (4.6 ft) and 3:37 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 9:16 am and 9:34 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:16 am. The sun rises at 6:55 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 11 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:13 am to 4:13 am and from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph). Fog, 68 °F.
Fishing in El Ouatia today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:37 pm, coefficient 86
- Major period 2:45–4:45 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 3:37 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with the 3:07 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 8:30 pm to 9:20 pm, with the 9:34 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell.
Beach day in El Ouatia
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Swim with care: 4.5 ft waves every 12 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.5 ft
4.5 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:16 am
Low tide at 9:16 am and 9:34 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:07 am and 3:37 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind and water at 71 °F, though with some waves.
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
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Tides in El Ouatia
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:07 am 4.6 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Next low tide 9:16 am -4.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:37 pm 3.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 9:34 pm -3.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 55 min to low tide at 9:16 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 3:07 am high tide and 86 for the 3:37 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.1 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 August 13 (5.7 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-5.3 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 28 (coefficient 102, 9.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 28, 3.0 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 | 6:55 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · -4.5 ft | High tide 3:37 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:34 pm · -3.8 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:13 am · 2:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:56 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 3:56 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 10:10 am · -3.9 ft | High tide 4:31 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · -3.0 ft | Coef. 79 | 76% | Major periods 3:17 am · 3:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:56 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 4:54 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 11:15 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 5:38 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · -2.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 65% | Major periods 4:20 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:57 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 6:05 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · -2.7 ft | High tide 7:00 pm · 2.0 ft | — | Coef. 53 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:58 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 1:01 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 7:29 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 2:12 pm · -2.6 ft | High tide 8:27 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 49 | 43% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:59 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 2:33 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 8:50 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 3:28 pm · -2.9 ft | High tide 9:39 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 56 | 32% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:25 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:59 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 9:56 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 4:26 pm · -3.3 ft | High tide 10:34 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 23% | Major periods 7:48 am · 8:11 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
El Ouatia has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.1 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 El Ouatia
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.6 ft with a period of 12 s, from the north-northwest (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 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 4:22 am (local time).
Surf in El Ouatia today
Surf today
Good- 3.6–5.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.3 ft swell at 10 s from the north-northwest, average
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:16 am)
- Light: First light 6:31 am · sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:27 pm
- Tide: high 3:07 am (4.6 ft), low 9:16 am (-4.5 ft), high 3:37 pm (3.9 ft) and low 9:34 pm (-3.8 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 70.2 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 332 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size.
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 El Ouatia today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (9:16 am): little current from 8:50 am to 9:40 am
- 4.1 ft swell at 10 s from the north-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:07 am (2:40–3:30 am), low tide 9:16 am (8:50–9:40 am), high tide 3:37 pm (3:10–4:00 pm) and low tide 9:34 pm (9:10–10:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.5 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 70.2 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 10:20 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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 El Ouatia.
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Weather in El Ouatia
Now in El Ouatia
- Low / high
- 67 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 82%
- Humidity
- 98%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- Saharan dust
- Light
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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. 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 | Fog | Fog | Fog | Fog | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 69° | 68° | 68° | 69° | 74° | 74° | 71° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SSW | 5 SSW | 5 SW | 6 SW | 7 W | 7 WNW | 6 NW | 1 N |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 3 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 68° 5 SW 4.6 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 6 SW 4.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 7 W 4.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 7 WNW 4.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 6 NW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 1 N 4.3 ft
- 12:00 am 70° 2 SSW 4.1 ft
- 3:00 am 69° 2 SSW 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 74 °F | 9 mph WSW | 4.6 ft | 3:07 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 75 °F | 7 mph NW | 4.1 ft | 3:56 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 79 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 4:54 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 68 / 78 °F | 18 mph NE | 4.2 ft | 6:05 am · 7:00 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 68 / 89 °F | 20 mph ENE | 4.2 ft | 7:29 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 77 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3.1 ft | 8:50 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 72 °F | 7 mph N | 2.4 ft | 9:56 am · 10:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 74 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 10:50 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 83 °F | 8 mph S | 2.8 ft | 11:35 am · 12:00 am | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 76 °F | 6 mph W | 2.7 ft | 12:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 87 °F | 10 mph SSW | 3.6 ft | 12:36 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 70 / 80 °F | 15 mph E | 3.7 ft | 1:11 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 66 / 74 °F | 15 mph SSW | 3.5 ft | 1:44 am · 2:03 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 73 °F | 6 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 2:17 am · 2:37 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 68° / 75° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 66° / 79° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 68° / 78° 4.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 68° / 89° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 66° / 77° 3.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 65° / 72° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 61° / 74° 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 on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.3 °F; normal high: 79 °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 4:22 am (local time).
The sun in El Ouatia
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:03 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:31 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:29 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 8 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:30 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,789 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in El Ouatia
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:13–4:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:45–4:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:07–11:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:23–9:23 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 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in El Ouatia
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.55 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from El Ouatia) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deep0.8 mi
- 66 ft deep1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.55 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 0.8 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: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Cabo Nachtigal (Tan Tan) 1.1 mi west
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 118 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 29 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near El OuatiaTides nearby
All places in Guelmim-Oued Noun, A to Z (16) →El Ouatia at a glance
- Town or city of about 10,149 people. Coordinates: 28.496° N, 11.333° W.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about El OuatiaQuestions
What time is high tide today in El Ouatia?
Today in El Ouatia there are high tides at 3:07 am (4.6 ft) and 3:37 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 9:16 am and 9:34 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in El Ouatia?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Ouatia?
At 6:56 am. First light comes at 6:04 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:13–4:13 am, Minor 10:07–11:07 am, Major 2:45–4:45 pm, Minor 8:23–9:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in El Ouatia?
Fog, from 67 °F to 74 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Ouatia?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.6 ft waves with a period of 12.4 s from the north-northwest. The water is 70.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit El Ouatia?
Any time of year is good for El Ouatia: highs range from 72 °F to 82 °F through the year.
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).