Deir el-Balah tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 5:39 am (-0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:30–5:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 80 °F smooth · 6.7 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 66 °F from the SSE, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- Sun 5:56 am–4:56 pm 11 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:33 pm
- Best time to dive 10:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Deir el-Balah there are high tides at 11:46 am (0.3 ft) and 11:45 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 5:39 am and 5:28 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:39 am. The sun rises at 5:56 am and sets at 4:56 pm: 11 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:02 am to 3:02 am and from 1:34 pm to 3:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southeast (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 66 °F.
Fishing in Deir el-Balah today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:28 pm
- Sunset at 4:56 pm, golden hour from 4:23 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 5:28 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:30 am to 6:30 am, with the 5:39 am low tide, sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: red mullet, bogue, common pandora and European squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common sole. What you can catch
Beach day in Deir el-Balah
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
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 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:39 am
Low tide at 5:39 am and 5:28 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:46 am and 11:45 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea and water at 80 °F, though with light 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 Deir el-Balah
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Tides in Deir el-Balah
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:39 am -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:46 am 0.3 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 5:28 pm -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:45 pm 0.5 ft · coef. 72
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 59 min to low tide at 5:39 am.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 11:46 am high tide and 72 for the 11:45 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.2 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 April 18 (0.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.7 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 25 to 26 (coefficient 110, 1.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 20, 0.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:56 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 5:39 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 11:46 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:28 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 11:45 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 86% | Major periods 1:02 am · 1:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:57 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 6:25 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:08 pm · -0.3 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 77% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:57 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 12:30 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:26 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 1:45 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:04 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 53 | 66% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:58 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 1:38 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 9:03 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 3:57 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 9:14 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 34 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:59 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 3:45 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 34 | 44% | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:00 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 5:46 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:23 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:49 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 49 | 33% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:01 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 12:49 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:53 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 1:10 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 7:25 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 23% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:02 pm | Low |
▲ 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
Deir el-Balah has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.4 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 Deir el-Balah
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 4.5 ft with a period of 7 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 (+1.9 °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 2:39 am (local time).
Surf in Deir el-Balah today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:46 am)
- Light: First light 5:31 am · sunrise 5:56 am · sunset 4:56 pm · last light 5:21 pm
- Tide: low 5:39 am (-0.6 ft), high 11:46 am (0.3 ft), low 5:28 pm (-0.4 ft) and high 11:45 pm (0.5 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 79.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 10 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 5:00 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 Deir el-Balah today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:46 am): little current from 11:20 am to 12:10 pm
- 1.5 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:39 am (5:20–6:00 am), high tide 11:46 am (11:20 am–12:10 pm), low tide 5:28 pm (5:00–6:00 pm) and high tide 11:45 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:21 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 12:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:10 pm to 5:00 pm, with light wind and weak current. Also good from 5:30 am to 7:00 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
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 Deir el-Balah
Now in Deir el-Balah
- Low / high
- 64 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 56%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 37
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.11 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 67° | 66° | 64° | 76° | 81° | 80° | 73° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 3 SSE | 4 SSE | 9 SSW | 12 SW | 11 W | 1 NNW | 2 SW |
| Gusts | 9 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 8 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.4 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.9 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 |
- 3:00 am 66° 3 SSE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 4 SSE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 9 SSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 12 SW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 11 W 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 73° 1 NNW 3.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 2 SW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 4 WNW 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 64 / 82 °F | 12 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 11:46 am · 11:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 77 °F | 9 mph W | 4.5 ft | 12:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 58 / 77 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 12:30 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 79 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 1:38 am · 3:57 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 85 °F | 10 mph S | 0.9 ft | 3:45 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 80 °F | 9 mph W | 2.2 ft | 5:46 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 77 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.9 ft | 6:53 am · 7:25 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 81 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.2 ft | 7:40 am · 7:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 74 °F | 9 mph W | 3.7 ft | 8:17 am · 8:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 72 °F | 12 mph WSW | 4.9 ft | 8:50 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 73 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | 9:21 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 71 °F | 8 mph N | 4.5 ft | 9:50 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 71 °F | 13 mph N | 3.5 ft | 10:18 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 68 °F | 9 mph W | 2.8 ft | 10:47 am · 10:43 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 64° / 77° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 58° / 77° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 62° / 79° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 63° / 85° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 65° / 80° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 63° / 77° 1.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 64° / 81° 2.2 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (81 °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 2:39 am (local time).
The sun in Deir el-Balah
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:02 am
- Full dark 5:50 pm
- Civil dawn 5:31 am
- Civil dusk 5:21 pm
- Solar noon 11:26 am (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 1 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:23 pm
- Full dark 5:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,857 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Deir el-Balah
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:02–3:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:34–3:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:05–10:05 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:03–8:03 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Deir el-Balah
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Gaza Pier Mohammed alswety 8.8 mi
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Gaza new "seaport" 6.5 mi
- Jetty 8.8 mi
- Jetty 9.0 mi
- Sons of Labib Al-Helu petroleum company 8.2 mi
- أبو اسكندر 8.7 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Deir el-Balah) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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. 33 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 mi): for deeper dives, 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: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Deir el-BalahTides nearby
- Az Zuwāydah2.4 mi
- Nuseirat Camp3.3 mi
- Al Burayj3.5 mi
- Al Mughrāqah4.9 mi
- Bani Suheila5.4 mi
- Khān Yūnis6.0 mi
- Gaza9.0 mi
- Rafaḩ10 mi
- Jabalia11 mi
- Rafaḩ11 mi
Deir el-Balah at a glance
- Town or city of about 59,504 people. Coordinates: 31.418° N, 34.349° E.
- It is 10 mi northeast of Rafaḩ, the main place in Gaza Strip. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Rafaḩ.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about Deir el-BalahQuestions
What time is high tide today in Deir el-Balah?
Today in Deir el-Balah there are high tides at 11:46 am (0.3 ft) and 11:45 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 5:39 am and 5:28 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Deir el-Balah?
At 4:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:21 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Deir el-Balah?
At 5:57 am. First light comes at 5:03 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:02–3:02 am, Minor 9:05–10:05 am, Major 1:34–3:34 pm, Minor 7:03–8:03 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Deir el-Balah?
Partly cloudy, from 64 °F to 82 °F, with a light air from the south-southeast (3 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Deir el-Balah?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the west-northwest. The water is 79.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Deir el-Balah?
The best time to visit Deir el-Balah is from April to June and in October: highs of 77 °F to 87 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 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: 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).