Gataivai tides today
- Tide now 4.7 ft ↓ falling · low 1:54 pm (3.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–2:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 5.3 ft · 83 °F moderate · 9.0 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 81 °F from the SE, gusts 28 · light drizzle
- Surf today 3.0–4.6 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 4:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 5:57 am–6:30 pm 12 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:41 pm
Today in Gataivai there are high tides at 8:15 am (6.9 ft) and 8:37 pm (7.3 ft) and low tides at 1:49 am and 1:54 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:54 pm. The sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 6:30 pm: 12 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:41 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 27 to 29. The sea is moderate, with 5.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the southeast (13 mph). Light drizzle, 81 °F.
Fishing in Gataivai today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:54 pm
- Major period 1:53–3:53 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), moderate onshore wind (15 mph) and 5.3 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm, combines the 1:54 pm low tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also good from 1:20 am to 2:50 am, with the 1:49 am low tide and a major period. Also good from 7:20 am to 9:20 am, with the 8:15 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze.
Beach day in Gataivai
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Water at 82 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 1:54 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Rain (0.07 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 5.6 ft
5.6 ft waves every 9 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:54 pm
Low tide at 1:49 am and 1:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:15 am and 8:37 pm.
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 Gataivai
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Tides in Gataivai
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:49 am 3.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:15 am 6.9 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Next low tide 1:54 pm 3.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:37 pm 7.3 ft · coef. 77
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 4 min to low tide at 1:54 pm.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 8:15 am high tide and 77 for the 8:37 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.8 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 December 24 (7.7 ft) and the lowest, on July 15 (2.8 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 8 to 10 (coefficient 90, 3.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 37, 2.2 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 | 5:57 am · 6:30 pm | Low tide 1:49 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:15 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 8:37 pm · 7.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 89% | Major periods 1:21 am · 1:53 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:56 am · 6:31 pm | Low tide 2:51 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 9:16 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 2:58 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 9:38 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 81% | Major periods 2:26 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:56 am · 6:31 pm | Low tide 4:00 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 10:24 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 4:11 pm · 4.1 ft | High tide 10:47 pm · 7.1 ft | Coef. 67 | 71% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:01 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:55 am · 6:31 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 11:37 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 5:27 pm · 4.1 ft | High tide 11:59 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 65 | 60% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:55 am · 6:31 pm | Low tide 6:20 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 6:39 pm · 4.0 ft | — | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:28 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:55 am · 6:32 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 7:22 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 1:53 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 7:43 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 71 | 38% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:54 am · 6:32 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 2:48 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 8:40 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 75 | 28% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:30 pm | Low |
▲ 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
Gataivai has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Asau Harbor (NOAA), 25 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Apia (Observatory) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Gataivai
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 7.3 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south-southeast (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 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 11:50 am (local time).
Surf in Gataivai today
Surf today
Fair- 3.6–5.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.5 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast, a bit short
- Light onshore wind (10 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:15 am)
- Light: First light 5:35 am · sunrise 5:57 am · sunset 6:30 pm · last light 6:52 pm
- Tide: low 1:49 am (3.6 ft), high 8:15 am (6.9 ft), low 1:54 pm (3.9 ft) and high 8:37 pm (7.3 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 82.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 322 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with onshore wind. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with onshore wind.
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 Gataivai today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (8:15 am): little current from 7:50 am to 8:30 am
- 4.4 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 1:49 am (1:30–2:20 am), high tide 8:15 am (7:50–8:30 am), low tide 1:54 pm (1:30–2:30 pm) and high tide 8:37 pm (8:10–8:52 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.4 ft at 9 s) and rain (0.22 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:52 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 am to 9:00 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 1:10 pm to 2:50 pm, with slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Gataivai.
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Weather in Gataivai
Now in Gataivai
- Low / high
- 76 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 23%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 13 · extreme
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 78° | 76° | 77° | 79° | 81° | 80° | 78° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 E | 7 E | 10 ESE | 11 ESE | 14 SE | 14 ESE | 10 ESE | 9 E |
| Gusts | 17 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 18 |
| Waves | 6.2 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 81° 14 SE 5.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 14 ESE 5.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 10 ESE 5.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 9 E 5.1 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 7 E 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 5 ESE 4.3 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 7 E 4.1 ft
- 9:00 am 79° 8 ESE 4.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 81 °F | 15 mph ESE | 6.2 ft | 8:15 am · 8:37 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 82 °F | 12 mph ESE | 4.7 ft | 9:16 am · 9:38 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 82 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.5 ft | 10:24 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 82 °F | 12 mph ESE | 4.3 ft | 11:37 am · 11:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 78 / 83 °F | 13 mph E | 5.6 ft | 12:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 83 °F | 13 mph ESE | 7.3 ft | 1:09 am · 1:53 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 82 °F | 13 mph ESE | 7.3 ft | 2:12 am · 2:48 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 78 °F | 16 mph ESE | 7.1 ft | 3:07 am · 3:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 80 °F | 11 mph ESE | 7.0 ft | 3:55 am · 4:19 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 79 °F | 14 mph ESE | 7.5 ft | 4:39 am · 4:58 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 78 °F | 12 mph ESE | 8.1 ft | 5:19 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 82 °F | 15 mph E | 7.9 ft | 5:58 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 82 °F | 12 mph E | 8.3 ft | 6:36 am · 6:50 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 77 / 82 °F | 14 mph E | 9.4 ft | 7:15 am · 7:28 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 75° / 82° 4.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 82° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 77° / 82° 4.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 78° / 83° 5.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 77° / 83° 7.3 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 77° / 82° 7.3 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 75° / 78° 7.1 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: normal temperatures and drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.4 °F; normal high: 85 °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 11:50 am (local time).
The sun in Gataivai
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:09 am
- Full dark 7:18 pm
- Civil dawn 5:35 am
- Civil dusk 6:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:13 pm (90° high)
- Daylight 12 h 34 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:01 pm
- Full dark 7:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,183 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gataivai
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:21–3:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:37–8:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:11–10:11 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 Mon, Nov 2 · 9:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Wed, Nov 18 · 12:48 amNov 18 in 20 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 3:54 amNov 25 in 27 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Gataivai
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Gataivai.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.6 mi out for 33 ft of water. It reaches 164 ft at 1.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Gataivai) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.6 mi
- 33 ft deep1.6 mi
- 66 ft deep1.7 mi
- 164 ft deep1.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.6 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.6 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near GataivaiTides nearby
- Gautavai0.3 mi
- Puleia0.7 mi
- Vailoa5.6 mi
- Palauli6.1 mi
- Taga8.4 mi
- Tafua9.1 mi
- Lalomalava14 mi
- Siutu14 mi
- Sala’ilua14 mi
- Sapapali’i14 mi
Gataivai at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,141 people. Coordinates: 13.774° S, 172.388° W.
- It is 6.1 mi west of Palauli, the main place in Palauli. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Palauli.
- The nearest tide station, Asau Harbor, is 25 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about GataivaiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Gataivai?
Today in Gataivai there are high tides at 8:15 am (6.9 ft) and 8:37 pm (7.3 ft) and low tides at 1:49 am and 1:54 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Gataivai?
At 6:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gataivai?
At 5:56 am. First light comes at 5:08 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:21–3:21 am, Minor 7:37–8:37 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 9:11–10:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Gataivai?
Light drizzle, from 76 °F to 81 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southeast (13 mph) and a 23% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gataivai?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.3 ft waves with a period of 9.0 s from the south-southeast. The water is 82.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gataivai?
The best time to visit Gataivai is in August and in June: highs of 84 °F, about 11 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
Tide: NOAA station Asau Harbor (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).