Walvis Bay tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 5:10 am (5.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:40–11:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 58 °F moderate · 7.0 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 59 °F from the N, gusts 6 · clear
- Sun 6:19 am–7:12 pm 12 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 10:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:01 pm
- Diving tomorrow 4:30–6:50 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Walvis Bay there are high tides at 4:25 am (5.4 ft) and 4:38 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 10:21 am and 10:39 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:10 am. The sun rises at 6:19 am and sets at 7:12 pm: 12 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:21 am to 3:21 am and from 1:53 pm to 3:53 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 north (5 mph). Clear, 59 °F.
Fishing in Walvis Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 10:39 pm
- Minor period 9:31–10:31 pm (moonrise)
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 pm to 11:30 pm, combines the 10:39 pm low tide, moonrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:20 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:21 am low tide, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 3:40 pm to 5:40 pm, with the 4:38 pm high tide, a major period and falling pressure.
Beach day in Walvis Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Calm for swimming: 4.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 10:21 am: more sand
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:21 am
Low tide at 10:21 am and 10:39 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:25 am and 4:38 pm. Coefficient 97 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and low tide at 10:21 am, though with light offshore wind and very high UV.
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 Walvis Bay
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- Independence Beach 3.0 mi · NE
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Tides in Walvis Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:25 am 5.4 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 10:21 am 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:38 pm 5.3 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 10:39 pm 0.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 20 min to high tide at 5:10 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 4:25 am high tide and 93 for the 4:38 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 March 20 (6.0 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (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 27 (coefficient 101, 5.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 24, 1.3 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 | 6:19 am · 7:12 pm | High tide 4:25 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 10:21 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:38 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 10:39 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 97 | 93% | Major periods 1:21 am · 1:53 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:19 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 5:10 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 11:05 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:29 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:24 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 88 | 86% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:57 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 7:14 pm | High tide 6:03 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:54 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:35 pm · 4.6 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 77% | Major periods 3:29 am · 4:01 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 6:17 am · 7:14 pm | Low tide 12:14 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 7:08 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:08 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 60 | 66% | Major periods 4:32 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 1:21 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 8:31 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 3:05 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 49 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:16 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 3:36 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 9:50 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 4:37 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 50 | 44% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:16 am · 7:16 pm | Low tide 4:59 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:59 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 11:46 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 59 | 33% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:39 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
Tides from the Walvis Bay station (TICON-4), 0.6 mi from Walvis Bay. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Walvis Bay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.8 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 7.9 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 65.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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 10:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Walvis Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (4:38 pm): little current from 4:20 pm to 5:00 pm
- 4.3 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 4:25 am (4:00–4:50 am), low tide 10:21 am (10:00–10:40 am), high tide 4:38 pm (4:20–5:00 pm) and low tide 10:39 pm (10:20–11:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.3 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 56.7–58.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:36 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 10:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 10:00 am to 10:50 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, 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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- V 45 1.5 mi
- Curlew 6.2 mi
- Ebbtide 6.6 mi
- Oceana Maan 6.6 mi
- Denoa-Z 7.4 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Wreck 9.1 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.
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Weather in Walvis Bay
Now in Walvis Bay
- Low / high
- 53 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.09 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 | 57° | 54° | 54° | 62° | 69° | 69° | 64° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 S | 4 S | 4 E | 1 NE | 8 WSW | 12 SW | 10 SW | 4 W |
| Gusts | 18 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 10 |
| Waves | 5.6 ft | 5.2 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.9 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.9 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° 8 N 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 10 NNW 4.3 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 9 NNE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 12 N 4.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 12 NNW 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 11 WNW 4.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 7 WNW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 3 NNW 4.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 70 °F | 12 mph SW | 5.6 ft | 4:25 am · 4:38 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 66 °F | 12 mph NNW | 4.9 ft | 5:10 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 67 °F | 16 mph WSW | 5.0 ft | 6:03 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 68 °F | 9 mph WNW | 5.3 ft | 7:08 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 69 °F | 12 mph WSW | 7.5 ft | 8:31 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 73 °F | 19 mph SW | 7.9 ft | 9:50 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 72 °F | 19 mph SSW | 7.3 ft | 10:59 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 71 °F | 13 mph SW | 5.6 ft | 11:57 am | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 72 °F | 15 mph WSW | 5.2 ft | 12:38 am · 12:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 66 °F | 20 mph SSW | 5.8 ft | 1:23 am · 1:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 66 °F | 13 mph SW | 5.6 ft | 2:03 am · 2:08 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 66 °F | 15 mph SW | 3.0 ft | 2:39 am · 2:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 69 °F | 17 mph SSW | 3.7 ft | 3:12 am · 3:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 71 °F | 21 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 3:43 am · 3:45 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 56° / 66° 4.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 57° / 67° 5.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 57° / 68° 5.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 58° / 69° 7.5 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 59° / 73° 7.9 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 57° / 72° 7.3 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 60° / 71° 5.6 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 They don't agree · low 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, normal highs for late October (71 °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 10:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Walvis Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:29 am
- Full dark 8:03 pm
- Civil dawn 5:56 am
- Civil dusk 7:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (80° high)
- Daylight 12 h 53 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 92,360,847 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Walvis Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:21–3:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:17–8:17 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:31–10:31 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 Walvis Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Donkey Bay 5.3 mi
- 1st Paal 7.6 mi
- Port of Walvis Bay 0.6 mi
- Seawork Fish Processors - Walvis Bay 2.0 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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Tides near Walvis BayTides nearby
- Kuisebmond2.0 mi
- Meersig2.3 mi
- Dolfynstrand8.8 mi
- Rand Rifles9.2 mi
- Langstrand9.8 mi
- Swakopmund19 mi
- Anelda Woonstel22 mi
- Anichab27 mi
- Wlotzkasbaken38 mi
Walvis Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 73,598 people. Coordinates: 22.958° S, 14.505° E.
- The nearest tide station, Walvis Bay, is 0.6 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Walvis Bay Pier (2.3 mi).
Questions about Walvis BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Walvis Bay?
Today in Walvis Bay there are high tides at 4:25 am (5.4 ft) and 4:38 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 10:21 am and 10:39 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Walvis Bay?
At 7:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Walvis Bay?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:28 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 1:21–3:21 am, Minor 7:17–8:17 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 9:31–10:31 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Walvis Bay?
Clear sky, from 53 °F to 70 °F, with a light breeze from the north (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Walvis Bay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 7.0 s from the south-southwest. The water is 58.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Walvis Bay?
The best time to visit Walvis Bay is from October to March: highs of 71 °F to 76 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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
Tide: Walvis Bay 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).