Jubail today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 4:30–5:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–11:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 87 °F calm (rippled) · 2.7 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 85 °F from the SE, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Sun 5:49 am–5:01 pm 11 h 11 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 29.95 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Jubail the sun rises at 5:49 am and sets at 5:01 pm: 11 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:58 am to 2:58 am and from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 85 °F.
Fishing in Jubail today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Sunset at 5:01 pm, golden hour from 4:29 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, combines sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period. Also worth a try from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with a major period, though with moderate wind.
We don't show the tide for Jubail, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Jubail
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 87 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Jubail, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 87 °F.
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 Jubail
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Jubail.
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Webcams near Jubail
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Tides in Jubail
Tides in Jubail: not available yet
There is no tide station near Jubail, 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 Khobar · 62 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Jubail
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 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 86.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 8:15 am (local time).
Diving in Jubail today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, 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 87.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:25 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 worth a look from 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Jubail, 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
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Weather in Jubail
Now in Jubail
- Low / high
- 79 / 95 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 47%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 54
- Saharan dust
- Light
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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.09 inHg. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 82° | 80° | 79° | 88° | 95° | 92° | 88° | 85° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SSE | 4 SSW | 3 W | 8 SE | 10 E | 15 E | 11 ESE | 9 SE |
| Gusts | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.6 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 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 |
- 9:00 am 88° 8 SE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 95° 10 E 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 92° 15 E 0.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 88° 11 ESE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 85° 9 SE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 5 SSE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 80° 7 SSE 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 79° 2 E 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 79 / 95 °F | 15 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 96 °F | 14 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 100 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 101 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 91 °F | 17 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 96 °F | 12 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 90 °F | 10 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 91 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 97 °F | 11 mph S | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 97 °F | 9 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 98 °F | 11 mph S | 1.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 97 °F | 8 mph SSW | 1.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 95 °F | 8 mph SW | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 70 / 94 °F | 10 mph S | 1.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 79° / 96° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 79° / 100° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 78° / 101° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 77° / 91° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 76° / 96° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 76° / 90° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 72° / 91° 1.4 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 and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.9 °F; normal high: 89 °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 8:15 am (local time).
The sun in Jubail
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:58 am
- Full dark 5:52 pm
- Civil dawn 5:25 am
- Civil dusk 5:25 pm
- Solar noon 11:25 am (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 11 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:29 pm
- Full dark 5:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,884 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Jubail
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:58–2:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:30–3:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:48–9:48 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 Jubail
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Jubail at a glance
- Town or city of about 237,274 people. Coordinates: 27.017° N, 49.623° E.
- It is 50 mi northwest of Dammam, the main place in Eastern Province. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 1 min later than in Dammam.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Al Jubayl Commercial Port (4.1 mi).
Questions about JubailQuestions
What time is sunset today in Jubail?
At 5:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Jubail?
At 5:50 am. First light comes at 4:59 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 12:58–2:58 am, Minor 8:48–9:48 am, Major 1:30–3:30 pm, Minor 7:12–8:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Jubail?
Overcast, from 79 °F to 95 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Jubail?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the north-northeast. The water is 87.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Jubail?
The best time to visit Jubail is from February to March and from November to December: highs of 73 °F to 82 °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).