Tangier tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 3:30 am (4.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–3:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 67 °F moderate · 11.8 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 69 °F from the ENE, gusts 12 · clear
- Sun 6:41 am–5:32 pm 10 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:05 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:50–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
Today in Tangier there are high tides at 2:43 am (4.8 ft) and 3:00 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 8:09 am and 8:35 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:30 am. The sun rises at 6:41 am and sets at 5:32 pm: 10 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (6 mph). Clear, 69 °F.
Fishing in Tangier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:00 pm, coefficient 97
- Major period 1:17–3:17 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 101 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm, combines the 3:00 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:40 am to 2:50 am, with the 2:43 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 7:10 am to 9:10 am, with the 8:09 am low tide, moonset, sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, European hake, Atlantic horse mackerel and thornback ray. What you can catch
Beach day in Tangier
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Almost no wind
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 8:09 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.1 ft
4.1 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 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:09 am
Low tide at 8:09 am and 8:35 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:43 am and 3:00 pm. Coefficient 101 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind and low tide at 8:09 am, 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
Beaches near Tangier
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- Municipal Beach 0.9 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Malabata Beach 1.5 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Plage Merkala 2.7 mi · NW
- Parking
- Playa Blanca 5.8 mi · NE
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Tangier
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:43 am 4.8 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 8:09 am 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:00 pm 4.9 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 8:35 pm 0.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 36 min to high tide at 3:30 am.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 2:43 am high tide and 97 for the 3:00 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.2 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 October 27 (5.0 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 103, 4.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 26, 0.9 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 | 6:41 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 8:09 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 8:35 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 101 | 92% | Major periods 12:46 am · 1:17 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:42 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 3:30 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 8:50 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:47 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:18 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:22 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:43 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 9:36 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 4:40 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:44 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 5:23 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 10:29 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 5:42 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 65 | 65% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:45 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 6:33 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 11:43 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 6:55 pm · 3.8 ft | — | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:46 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 7:49 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 2:45 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 8:15 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:15 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:47 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 2:51 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 9:00 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 3:52 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 9:30 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:03 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tangier has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Tarifa (TICON-4), 20 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Tangier
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.4 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 Wednesday 28: 4.9 ft with a period of 11 s, from the west-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 (+3.4 °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 8:54 pm (local time).
Diving in Tangier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (3:00 pm): little current from 2:40 pm to 3:15 pm
- 4.3 ft swell at 11 s from the west-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:43 am (2:28–3:00 am), low tide 8:09 am (7:50–8:30 am), high tide 3:00 pm (2:40–3:15 pm) and low tide 8:35 pm (8:20–9:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 7:40 am to 8:50 am, with 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
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- Tara e 2.1 mi
- Nicolas Paquet 6.4 mi
- Michalis 7.6 mi
- Blackheath 8.5 mi
- Isla de Columbretes 9.9 mi
- Mariju 11 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Scubamar 1.0 mi
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 Tangier
Now in Tangier
- Low / high
- 58 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 62%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- Saharan dust
- Light
- Pollen
- None
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: −0.07 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 | Partly cloudy | Fog | Fog | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 63° | 58° | 58° | 65° | 75° | 73° | 71° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SE | 2 SSE | 2 SE | 2 SSE | 3 NNW | 6 N | 4 NE | 7 ENE |
| Gusts | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.7 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.8 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 |
- 9:00 pm 69° 7 ENE 4.8 ft
- 12:00 am 67° 7 ENE 4.9 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 8 ENE 4.9 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 9 ENE 4.8 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 13 E 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 15 E 4.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 15 E 4.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 10 E 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 76 °F | 8 mph NE | 4.9 ft | 2:43 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 67 / 77 °F | 15 mph E | 4.9 ft | 3:30 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 78 °F | 11 mph E | 3.9 ft | 4:22 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 78 °F | 10 mph E | 3.5 ft | 5:23 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 75 °F | 14 mph E | 4.1 ft | 6:33 am · 6:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 77 °F | 7 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 7:49 am · 8:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 75 °F | 10 mph E | 1.6 ft | 9:00 am · 9:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 71 °F | 11 mph E | 1.8 ft | 10:04 am · 10:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 71 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.5 ft | 10:58 am · 11:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 73 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 11:46 am | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 74 °F | 17 mph E | 4.1 ft | 12:10 am · 12:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 73 °F | 18 mph E | 4.4 ft | 12:49 am · 1:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 75 °F | 14 mph SSE | 4.3 ft | 1:26 am · 1:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 66 °F | 11 mph SSW | 5.8 ft | 2:00 am · 2:11 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 67° / 77° 4.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 66° / 78° 3.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 66° / 78° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 66° / 75° 4.1 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 61° / 77° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 62° / 75° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 60° / 71° 1.8 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, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.1 °F; normal high: 72 °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 8:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Tangier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:45 am
- Full dark 6:28 pm
- Civil dawn 6:15 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 51 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:57 pm
- Full dark 6:28 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,467 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tangier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:57–9:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:35–7:35 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 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 Tangier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Tanja Marina Bay International 1.2 mi
- Tangier City Port 1.3 mi
- Tackle shop 1.8 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,150 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.4 mi.
From the shoreline (2.4 mi from Tangier) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep230 ft
- 33 ft deep1,150 ft
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deep1.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 23 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 1,150 ft and 66 ft at 0.8 mi from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Le Charf (Mount Direction) 0.6 mi east
- 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
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 289 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Cap Malabata Lighthouse (4.4 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 TangierTides nearby
- Gueznaia6.8 mi
- Tarifa20 mi
- Asilah25 mi
- Fnidek25 mi
- Zahara de los Atunes26 mi
- Benzú26 mi
- Mdiq27 mi
- Ceuta28 mi
- Cabo Negro30 mi
- Barbate30 mi
Tangier at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,035,141 people. Coordinates: 35.767° N, 5.800° W.
- The nearest tide station, Tarifa, is 20 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Tanja Marina Bay (1.2 mi), Tangier Ferry Port (1.5 mi), Plage Marqala (2.7 mi), Plage Oued Lihoud (2.7 mi).
Questions about TangierQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tangier?
Today in Tangier there are high tides at 2:43 am (4.8 ft) and 3:00 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 8:09 am and 8:35 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Tangier?
At 5:32 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tangier?
At 6:42 am. First light comes at 5:46 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 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 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 8:57–9:57 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 6:35–7:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Tangier?
Fog, from 58 °F to 76 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (6 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tangier?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 11.8 s from the west-northwest. The water is 67.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tangier?
The best time to visit Tangier is from June to August: highs of 81 °F to 85 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 12 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: Tarifa station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).