Dukhān today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 88 °F smooth · 2.4 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 80 °F from the SE, gusts 7 · overcast
- Sun 5:43 am–4:58 pm 11 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:42 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.92 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Dukhān the sun rises at 5:43 am and sets at 4:58 pm: 11 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:53 am to 2:53 am and from 1:25 pm to 3:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in Dukhān today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:25–3:25 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 12:50 am to 2:50 am, with a major period. Also good from 5:20 am to 6:10 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Dukhān, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Dukhān
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sunny
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 89 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 101 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.3 ft
0.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 89 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Dukhān, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 89 °F, though with intense heat. 7:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 88 °F, though with clouds.
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 Dukhān
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Dukhān.
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Webcams near Dukhān
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Tides in Dukhān
Tides in Dukhān: not available yet
There is no tide station near Dukhān, 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 Ad Dūr · 40 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Dukhān
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.3 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: 0.9 ft with a period of 2 s, from the east-southeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 87.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.7 °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 12:54 am (local time).
Diving in Dukhān today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 88.0–89.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:22 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Dukhān, 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 Dukhān.
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Weather in Dukhān
Now in Dukhān
- Low / high
- 76 / 96 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 19%
- Clouds
- 85%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 51
- Saharan dust
- Light
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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 79° | 76° | 89° | 96° | 95° | 89° | 86° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ESE | 3 SSE | 4 SE | 5 SE | 4 SSE | 5 E | 14 E | 9 E |
| Gusts | 9 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 15 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 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 81° 4 ESE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 79° 3 SSE 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 4 SE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 89° 5 SE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 96° 4 SSE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 95° 5 E 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 89° 14 E 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 86° 9 E 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 96 °F | 15 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 96 °F | 10 mph SE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 97 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 98 °F | 8 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 97 °F | 9 mph SSW | 0.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 96 °F | 8 mph W | 0.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 92 °F | 12 mph N | 0.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 92 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.5 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 97 °F | 9 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 96 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 95 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 95 °F | 9 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 93 °F | 8 mph S | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 93 °F | 8 mph S | 0.9 ft |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 75° / 96° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 76° / 97° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 74° / 98° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 74° / 97° 0.4 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 74° / 96° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 76° / 92° 0.5 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 77° / 92° 0.5 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.1 °F; normal high: 91 °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 12:54 am (local time).
The sun in Dukhān
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:52 am
- Full dark 5:49 pm
- Civil dawn 5:19 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 11:21 am (51° high)
- Daylight 11 h 15 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:26 pm
- Full dark 5:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,962 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dukhān
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:53–2:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:25–3:25 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:38–9:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:12–8:12 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 · 11:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Dukhān
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near DukhānTides nearby
All places in Al-Shahaniya, A to Z (2) →Dukhān at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,250 people. Coordinates: 25.425° N, 50.782° E.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shāţi’ Dukhān (1.7 mi), Shāţi’ Dukhān aş Şabbānah (2.1 mi), Aş Şabbānah Dukhān (2.6 mi), Shālayhāt Dukhān (4.8 mi).
Questions about DukhānQuestions
What time is sunset today in Dukhān?
At 4:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dukhān?
At 5:43 am. First light comes at 4:53 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:53–2:53 am, Minor 8:38–9:38 am, Major 1:25–3:25 pm, Minor 7:12–8:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Dukhān?
Overcast, from 76 °F to 96 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph) and a 19% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dukhān?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 2.4 s from the northeast. The water is 88.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Dukhān?
The best time to visit Dukhān is from November to March: highs of 72 °F to 85 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 8 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).