Henties Bay tides today
- Tide now -2.1 ft ↑ rising · high 5:17 am (2.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 10:10–11:30 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 62 °F moderate · 7.6 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 58 °F from the NW, gusts 12 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 3.0–4.6 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:21 am–7:12 pm 12 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 10:00 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:00 pm
Today in Henties Bay there are high tides at 4:31 am (2.4 ft) and 4:47 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 10:25 am and 10:48 pm. Tide coefficient 98. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:17 am. The sun rises at 6:21 am and sets at 7:12 pm: 12 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:00 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:22 am to 3:22 am and from 1:54 pm to 3:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northwest (9 mph). Clear, 58 °F.
Fishing in Henties Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 10:48 pm
- Minor period 9:30–10:30 pm (moonrise)
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 mph) and 5.4 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 98 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 pm to 10:30 pm, combines the 10:48 pm low tide, moonrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with the 4:47 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 9:20 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:25 am low tide and a light onshore breeze.
Beach day in Henties Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Low tide at 10:25 am: more sand
- Swim with care: 5.6 ft waves every 8 s; high rip current risk
- UV 14 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.6 ft
5.6 ft waves every 8 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 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 14 · SPF 50
Max UV 14 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–4:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:25 am
Low tide at 10:25 am and 10:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:31 am and 4:47 pm. Coefficient 98 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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Tides in Henties Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:31 am 2.4 ft · coef. 98
- ▼ Low tide 10:25 am -2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:47 pm 2.3 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 10:48 pm -2.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 26 min to high tide at 5:17 am.
Tide coefficient 98 for the 4:31 am high tide and 93 for the 4:47 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.7 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 August 13 (2.9 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-2.8 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 27 (coefficient 102, 5.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 25, 1.4 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 | 6:21 am · 7:12 pm | High tide 4:31 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:25 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 4:47 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · -2.4 ft | Coef. 98 | 93% | Major periods 1:22 am · 1:54 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:21 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 5:17 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 11:11 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 5:36 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:36 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 88 | 86% | Major periods 2:26 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:20 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 6:08 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 12:05 pm · -1.7 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 77% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:02 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 6:19 am · 7:14 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 7:06 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 1:16 pm · -1.4 ft | High tide 7:41 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 60 | 66% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:19 am · 7:14 pm | Low tide 1:48 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 8:17 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:46 pm · -1.2 ft | High tide 9:05 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 49 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:32 am · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 3:17 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 9:38 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 4:17 pm · -1.3 ft | High tide 10:34 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 50 | 44% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:18 am · 7:16 pm | Low tide 4:42 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 10:55 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 5:29 pm · -1.5 ft | High tide 11:45 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 59 | 33% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:40 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Henties Bay has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.6 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 Henties Bay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 8.1 ft with a period of 8 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 67.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 11:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Henties Bay today
Surf today
Good- 3.7–5.6 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.7 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (0 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:25 am)
- Light: First light 5:58 am · sunrise 6:21 am · sunset 7:12 pm · last light 7:36 pm
- Tide: high 4:31 am (2.4 ft), low 10:25 am (-2.2 ft), high 4:47 pm (2.3 ft) and low 10:48 pm (-2.4 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 61.0 °F–63.1 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 243 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
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 Henties Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (10:25 am): little current from 10:00 am to 10:50 am
- 5.4 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:31 am (4:10–4:50 am), low tide 10:25 am (10:00–10:50 am), high tide 4:47 pm (4:30–5:10 pm) and low tide 10:48 pm (10:30–11:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.7 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.0–63.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:36 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 10:00 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:10 pm to 5:20 pm, with slack water at high 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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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.
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Weather in Henties Bay
Now in Henties Bay
- Low / high
- 53 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 56° | 55° | 55° | 61° | 67° | 68° | 65° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 S | 2 S | 1 N | 4 SW | 9 SW | 9 SW | 8 SSW | 2 WSW |
| Gusts | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 9 |
| Waves | 6.6 ft | 6.3 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.4 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 58° 10 NW 5.2 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 10 NW 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 6 NNW 4.9 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 9 NNW 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 70° 13 WNW 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 14 W 4.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 8 W 4.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 4 W 5.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 68 °F | 9 mph SW | 6.6 ft | 4:31 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 57 / 70 °F | 16 mph WNW | 5.2 ft | 5:17 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 70 °F | 13 mph SSW | 5.6 ft | 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 71 °F | 11 mph SW | 5.8 ft | 7:06 am · 7:41 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 59 / 73 °F | 10 mph SW | 7.3 ft | 8:17 am · 9:05 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 76 °F | 15 mph SSW | 8.1 ft | 9:38 am · 10:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 72 °F | 12 mph SSW | 8.0 ft | 10:55 am · 11:45 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 71 °F | 11 mph WSW | 6.2 ft | 11:57 am | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 72 °F | 11 mph WSW | 4.5 ft | 12:40 am · 12:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 67 °F | 15 mph S | 6.3 ft | 1:24 am · 1:31 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 68 °F | 12 mph SSW | 6.1 ft | 2:04 am · 2:10 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 70 °F | 11 mph S | 4.3 ft | 2:40 am · 2:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 70 °F | 13 mph S | 4.8 ft | 3:14 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 69 °F | 17 mph S | 7.0 ft | 3:47 am · 3:57 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 57° / 70° 5.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 70° 5.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 58° / 71° 5.8 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 59° / 73° 7.3 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 59° / 76° 8.1 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 57° / 72° 8.0 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 60° / 71° 6.2 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−9.7 °F; normal high: 77 °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 11:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Henties Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:31 am
- Full dark 8:03 pm
- Civil dawn 5:58 am
- Civil dusk 7:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 51 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:42 pm
- Full dark 8:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,832 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Henties Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:22–3:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:54–3:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:20–8:20 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:30–10:30 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 Henties Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Solitude Fishing Area 3.1 mi
- Omarurumond Fishing Area 3.3 mi
- Swartklip Fishing Area 3.7 mi
- Mombakkies Fishing Area 4.2 mi
- Grys Duintjie Fishing Area 6.0 mi
- Black Rock Fishing Area 6.6 mi
- Skerpioenbos Fishing Area 7.1 mi
- Trappies Fishing Area 7.9 mi
- Popeye Fishing Area 8.3 mi
- Die Walle Fishing Area 8.9 mi
- Leon's Tackle Shop 0.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Henties Bay) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.9 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deep2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.9 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 1.1 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: 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 Henties BayTides nearby
All places in Erongo, A to Z (12) →Henties Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,594 people. Coordinates: 22.116° S, 14.284° E.
- It is 60 mi north of Walvis Bay, the main place in Erongo. The sun rises 2 min later and sets at the same time than in Walvis Bay.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Henties BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Henties Bay?
Today in Henties Bay there are high tides at 4:31 am (2.4 ft) and 4:47 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 10:25 am and 10:48 pm. Tide coefficient 98.
What time is sunset today in Henties Bay?
At 7:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Henties Bay?
At 6:21 am. First light comes at 5:30 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 1:22–3:22 am, Minor 7:20–8:20 am, Major 1:54–3:54 pm, Minor 9:30–10:30 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Henties Bay?
Clear sky, from 53 °F to 68 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Henties Bay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the south-southwest. The water is 62.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Henties Bay?
Any time of year is good for Henties Bay: highs range from 73 °F to 83 °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).