Port Harcourt today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Wind · air 4 mph · 79 °F from the SW, gusts 8 · clear
- Sun 6:17 am–6:15 pm 11 h 58 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 8:30 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:30 pm
- Pressure 29.94 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
- Major solunar period 12:53–2:53 am today's activity: medium
- Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
- Next phase Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pm
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Port Harcourt the sun rises at 6:17 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 11 h 58 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:30 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:53 am to 2:53 am and from 1:24 pm to 3:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Clear, 79 °F.
Fishing in Port Harcourt today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:53–2:53 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg) and light onshore wind (4 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 am to 2:50 am, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with a major period. Also good from 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset.
We don't show the tide for Port Harcourt, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Tides in Port Harcourt
Tides in Port Harcourt: not available yet
There is no tide station near Port Harcourt, 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 Oyekiri · 38 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Port Harcourt
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Port Harcourt: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:53 pm (local time).
Weather in Port Harcourt
Now in Port Harcourt
- Low / high
- 77 / 92 °F
- Rain
- 0.12 in · 33%
- Clouds
- 14%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Poor · 62
- 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 (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 78° | 85° | 91° | 89° | 83° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 W | 3 WSW | 2 E | 4 SE | 2 ESE | 0 ESE | 3 S | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 6 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 79° 4 SW
- 12:00 am 78° 4 SW
- 3:00 am 77° 3 SW
- 6:00 am 77° 3 WNW
- 9:00 am 84° 2 NW
- 12:00 pm 86° 4 SSE
- 3:00 pm 82° 4 S
- 6:00 pm 79° 2 W
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 77 / 92 °F | 4 mph S | |
| Thu 29 | 77 / 87 °F | 6 mph WSW | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 84 °F | 6 mph SW | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 88 °F | 5 mph SW | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 91 °F | 6 mph S | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 91 °F | 4 mph WSW | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 84 °F | 5 mph SSW | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 88 °F | 3 mph SSW | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 89 °F | 5 mph WSW | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 92 °F | 4 mph SSW | |
| Sat 7 | 77 / 91 °F | 6 mph SW | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 90 °F | 5 mph S | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 86 °F | 6 mph SSE | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 90 °F | 2 mph NNW |
- Thu 29 Light showers 77° / 87° 6 mph
- Fri 30 Light showers 76° / 84° 6 mph
- Sat 31 Drizzle 75° / 88° 5 mph
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 78° / 91° 6 mph
- Mon 2 Light showers 77° / 91° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Drizzle 76° / 84° 5 mph
- Wed 4 Drizzle 76° / 88° 3 mph
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 and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.4 °F; normal high: 87 °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 9:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Harcourt
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:31 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 5:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:16 pm (72° high)
- Daylight 11 h 58 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:46 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,338 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Harcourt
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:53–2:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:24–3:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:47–8:47 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:00–9:00 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 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 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 Port Harcourt
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Port Harcourt.
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Tides near Port HarcourtTides nearby
- Umuoparali7.7 mi
- Sara8.8 mi
- Owo Ogono13 mi
- Tuma14 mi
- Tumbikuku18 mi
- Owupokuobu18 mi
- Bonny25 mi
- Asarama34 mi
- Ngo34 mi
- Oyekiri38 mi
Port Harcourt at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,120,000 people. Coordinates: 4.777° N, 7.013° E.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Port HarcourtQuestions
What time is sunset today in Port Harcourt?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Harcourt?
At 6:17 am. First light comes at 5:31 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 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 12:53–2:53 am, Minor 7:47–8:47 am, Major 1:24–3:24 pm, Minor 8:00–9:00 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Harcourt?
Drizzle, from 77 °F to 92 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 33% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Port Harcourt?
The best time to visit Port Harcourt is from December to January: highs of 90 °F to 91 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 5 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).