Vigie tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↓ falling · low 11:37 pm (0.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:40–6:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 85 °F slight · 6.2 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 82 °F from the E, gusts 21 · clear
- Surf tomorrow Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 5:58 am–5:38 pm 11 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
Today in Vigie there are high tides at 5:34 am (1.0 ft) and 4:44 pm (1.6 ft) and low tides at 9:59 am and 11:37 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:37 pm. The sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 5:38 pm: 11 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:36 am to 2:36 am and from 1:08 pm to 3:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (12 mph). Clear, 82 °F.
Fishing in Vigie today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:34 am, coefficient 92
- Sunrise at 5:58 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 am to 6:30 am, combines the 5:34 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 3:40 pm to 5:40 pm, with the 4:44 pm high tide, sunset and some swell. Also good from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, with the 9:59 am low tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, gray snapper, great barracuda and common octopus. October is one of the months when these are seen most: gray snapper and common octopus. What you can catch
Beach day in Vigie
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- 48% chance of rain
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:37 pm
Low tide at 9:59 am and 11:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:34 am and 4:44 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with a chance of rain and light offshore 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 Vigie
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- Vigie Beach 0.6 mi · NE
- Parking
- Yellow Sands Beach 1.1 mi · SW
- Parking
- Choc Beach 1.7 mi · NE
- Parking
- Marisule Beach 2.5 mi · NE
- Trouya Beach 3.6 mi · NE
- Francois Beach 3.8 mi · NE
- Marigot Beach 4.1 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Reduit Beach 4.7 mi · NE
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Vigie
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:34 am 1.0 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 9:59 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:44 pm 1.6 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 11:37 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 7 min to low tide at 11:37 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 5:34 am high tide and 89 for the 4:44 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.6 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 October 28 (1.6 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (-0.4 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 95, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 34, 0.8 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 | 5:58 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 5:34 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:59 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:44 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 11:37 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 92 | 91% | Major periods 12:36 am · 1:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:58 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 6:28 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:40 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:36 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 5:37 pm | Low tide 12:37 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:27 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 11:29 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:35 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 74 | 74% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:59 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 1:44 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:34 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 12:36 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:45 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 63 | 63% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:59 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:47 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 2:09 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:08 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:59 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 4:01 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:51 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 3:45 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:36 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 56 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 5:35 pm | Low tide 4:57 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:41 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:07 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:54 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 62 | 31% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. 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 Castries station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Vigie. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Key West reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Vigie
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Thursday 29: 2.7 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
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 (+1.0 °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 11:30 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Cerema, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Vigie today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:59 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:36 am · sunrise 5:58 am · sunset 5:38 pm · last light 6:00 pm
- Tide: high 5:34 am (1.0 ft), low 9:59 am (0.5 ft), high 4:44 pm (1.6 ft) and low 11:37 pm (0.0 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 84.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 13 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Vigie today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:59 am): little current from 9:10 am to 10:40 am
- 1.4 ft swell at 6 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:34 am (4:40–6:20 am), low tide 9:59 am (9:10–10:40 am), high tide 4:44 pm (4:00–5:20 pm) and low tide 11:37 pm (11:00 pm–12:20 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 84.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:00 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 10:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:10 pm to 5:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:10 am, with slack water at high 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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- Dive Fair Haven 4.1 mi
- Turtle Reef 12 mi
- Fairyland 12 mi
- Volga 0.8 mi
- Lesleen M 7.6 mi
- Wreck 0.3 mi
- Wreck 0.4 mi
- The Canaries / Anse La Raye Marine Management Area (CAMMA) 8.7 mi
- Anse Chastanet Reef 12 mi
- Dive Fair Haven Snorkeling 0.3 mi
- Rainbow Divers Inc. St. Lucia 3.5 mi
- Dive Saint Lucia 4.9 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 Vigie
Now in Vigie
- Low / high
- 79 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- Saharan dust
- No
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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 81° | 80° | 80° | 83° | 86° | 86° | 83° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 E | 8 E | 9 E | 11 E | 13 E | 12 E | 11 E | 12 E |
| Gusts | 16 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 82° 12 E 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 82° 12 E 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 82° 12 E 2.7 ft
- 9:00 am 85° 14 E 2.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 13 E 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 11 E 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 10 E 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 10 ESE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 79 / 87 °F | 13 mph E | 2.6 ft | 5:34 am · 4:44 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 86 °F | 14 mph E | 2.7 ft | 6:28 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 86 °F | 12 mph E | 2.4 ft | 7:27 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 87 °F | 11 mph E | 2.0 ft | 8:34 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 86 °F | 13 mph E | 2.3 ft | 9:47 am · 9:08 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 84 °F | 13 mph E | 2.0 ft | 10:51 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 85 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 11:41 am · 11:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 86 °F | 10 mph E | 1.9 ft | 12:22 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 86 °F | 11 mph E | 1.9 ft | 12:59 am · 12:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 86 °F | 8 mph E | 1.8 ft | 1:54 am · 1:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 79 / 85 °F | 11 mph E | — | 2:42 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 86 °F | 10 mph E | — | 3:25 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 79 / 86 °F | 8 mph E | — | 4:05 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 87 °F | 9 mph ESE | — | 4:42 am · 3:43 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 78° / 86° 2.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 79° / 86° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 78° / 87° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 76° / 86° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 77° / 84° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 77° / 85° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 77° / 86° 1.9 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 11:30 pm (local time).
The sun in Vigie
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:11 am
- Full dark 6:25 pm
- Civil dawn 5:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:00 pm
- Solar noon 11:48 am (63° high)
- Daylight 11 h 40 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:09 pm
- Full dark 6:25 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,722 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vigie
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:36–2:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:08–3:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:51–8:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 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 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 amNov 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 Vigie
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.95 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Vigie) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deep0.95 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.55 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Vigie Lighthouse 0.5 mi northwest
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 22 nautical miles (25 mi)
- Light height
- 322 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1914
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near VigieTides nearby
- Bisee1.5 mi
- Morne Doudon1.7 mi
- Castries1.7 mi
- Ciceron2.1 mi
- Balata2.7 mi
- Corinthe3.0 mi
- Grande Rivière3.0 mi
- Gros Islet4.5 mi
- Monchy5.0 mi
- Beauséjour5.2 mi
Vigie at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 14.019° N, 60.995° W.
- It is 1.7 mi northeast of Castries, the main place in Saint Lucia. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Castries.
- The nearest tide station, Castries, is 0.3 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kiwanies Beach (0.3 mi), North Wharf (0.5 mi), Vigie Beach (0.6 mi), Malabar Beach (1.0 mi).
Questions about VigieQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vigie?
Today in Vigie there are high tides at 5:34 am (1.0 ft) and 4:44 pm (1.6 ft) and low tides at 9:59 am and 11:37 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Vigie?
At 5:38 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:00 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vigie?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 5:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 12:36–2:36 am, Minor 7:51–8:51 am, Major 1:08–3:08 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Vigie?
Light drizzle, from 79 °F to 87 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (12 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vigie?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the east-northeast. The water is 84.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vigie?
The best time to visit Vigie is from February to April: highs of 84 °F to 86 °F, about 9 rainy days 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
Tide: NOAA station Castries (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).