Marracuene today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 79 °F slight · 4.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 66 °F from the SW, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Surf tomorrow 1.1–1.7 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:04 am–6:03 pm 12 h 59 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 8:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:53 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:30–11:30 am great day · 9/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Marracuene the sun rises at 5:04 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 12 h 59 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:05 am to 2:05 am and from 12:37 pm to 2:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph). Mainly clear, 66 °F.
Fishing in Marracuene today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 12:37–2:37 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.22 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
We don't show the tide for Marracuene, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Marracuene
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Cloudy (87% cloud cover)
- UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Marracuene, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 80 °F, though with clouds and very high UV. 6:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with sunshine, a calm sea and water at 80 °F, though with moderate wind.
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 Marracuene
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Marracuene.
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Webcams near Marracuene
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Tides in Marracuene
Tides in Marracuene: not available yet
There is no tide station near Marracuene, 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 B. Triunfo · 13 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Marracuene
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.1 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southeast (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 (+3.6 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Marracuene today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.7 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.2 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph): a bit of chop
- Light: First light 4:40 am · sunrise 5:04 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:27 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 79.2 °F–80.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 12 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 5:00 am to 9:00 am, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and cross-shore wind.
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 Marracuene today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.83 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.2–80.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 8:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 5:00 am to 7:30 am, with weak current, though with moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Marracuene, 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 Marracuene.
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Weather in Marracuene
Now in Marracuene
- Low / high
- 66 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 87%
- Clouds
- 22%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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 | Light drizzle | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 67° | 68° | 69° | 74° | 80° | 81° | 73° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SSW | 14 S | 14 S | 14 S | 11 SSE | 10 SE | 12 ESE | 4 SSE |
| Gusts | 26 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 13 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.4 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 |
- 12:00 am 65° 6 SW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 7 SSW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 8 S 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 9 SSE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 8 SE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 77° 11 E 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 9 ESE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 3 SE 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 66 / 83 °F | 15 mph S | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 64 / 79 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 80 °F | 10 mph E | 2.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 85 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 92 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 88 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 92 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 87 °F | 11 mph E | 2.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 88 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 70 / 93 °F | 15 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 85 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.5 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 71 / 86 °F | 9 mph E | — | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 94 °F | 11 mph NE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 98 °F | 10 mph NNE | — |
- Thu 29 Overcast 64° / 79° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 61° / 80° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 62° / 85° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 64° / 92° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 88° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 70° / 92° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 74° / 87° 2.0 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, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.1 °F; normal high: 85 °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 10:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Marracuene
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:11 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 4:40 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 11:33 am (77° high)
- Daylight 12 h 59 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,362,082 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Marracuene
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:05–2:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:37–2:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 5:55–6:55 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 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 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 Marracuene
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near MarracueneTides nearby
- B. Triunfo13 mi
- Mache15 mi
- Matadouro17 mi
- Maputo17 mi
- São José Operário18 mi
- Cais de Minérios19 mi
- Macamo19 mi
- Cassana19 mi
- Marques19 mi
- Matola21 mi
Marracuene at a glance
- Town or city of about 13,051 people. Coordinates: 25.737° S, 32.676° E.
- It is 21 mi northeast of Matola, the main place in Maputo. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Matola.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia de Macaneta (4.5 mi).
Questions about MarracueneQuestions
What time is sunset today in Marracuene?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Marracuene?
At 5:03 am. First light comes at 4:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 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 12:05–2:05 am, Minor 5:55–6:55 am, Major 12:37–2:37 pm, Minor 8:23–9:23 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Marracuene?
Light drizzle, from 66 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph) and a 87% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Marracuene?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the southeast. The water is 79.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Marracuene?
The best time to visit Marracuene is from May to September: highs of 78 °F to 83 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 7 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).