Şafwá today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 88 °F smooth · 2.7 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 90 °F from the ESE, gusts 15 · partly cloudy
- Sun 5:48 am–5:00 pm 11 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 7:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:42 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.94 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Şafwá the sun rises at 5:48 am and sets at 5:00 pm: 11 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:56 am to 2:56 am and from 1:29 pm to 3:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 90 °F.
Fishing in Şafwá today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:29–3:29 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.7 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, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:00 am to 3:00 am, with a major period.
We don't show the tide for Şafwá, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Şafwá
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 88 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 97 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 88 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Şafwá, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 88 °F, though with intense heat. 7:00 am to 9:00 am is good too, with 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 Şafwá
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Şafwá.
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Webcams near Şafwá
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Tides in Şafwá
Tides in Şafwá: not available yet
There is no tide station near Şafwá, 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 · 30 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Şafwá
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 2.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north (slight).
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 (+4.5 °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 10:37 am (local time).
Diving in Şafwá today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-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 87.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:24 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 7:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Şafwá, 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 Şafwá.
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Weather in Şafwá
Now in Şafwá
- Low / high
- 78 / 91 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 62%
- Humidity
- 54%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 53
- 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 86° | 81° | 79° | 88° | 91° | 90° | 87° | 86° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 3 SW | 3 WNW | 8 SSE | 8 ENE | 9 E | 11 E | 10 ESE |
| Gusts | 7 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.1 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 |
- 12:00 pm 91° 8 ENE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 90° 9 E 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 87° 11 E 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 86° 10 ESE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 85° 8 SSE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 82° 6 SSW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 4 NW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 87° 3 ESE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 91 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 89 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 82 / 91 °F | 16 mph SE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 81 / 92 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 90 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 79 / 90 °F | 11 mph E | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 79 / 89 °F | 13 mph N | 2.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 87 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 82 / 93 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 82 / 89 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 90 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 80 / 89 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 91 °F | 8 mph S | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 90 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 78° / 89° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 82° / 91° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 81° / 92° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 75° / 90° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 79° / 90° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 79° / 89° 2.5 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 75° / 87° 2.3 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (90 °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 10:37 am (local time).
The sun in Şafwá
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:56 am
- Full dark 5:51 pm
- Civil dawn 5:24 am
- Civil dusk 5:24 pm
- Solar noon 11:24 am (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 12 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:28 pm
- Full dark 5:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,906 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Şafwá
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:56–2:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:29–3:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:45–9:45 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 Şafwá
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Şafwá.
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Tides near ŞafwáTides nearby
- Al-Awamiyah4.3 mi
- Al Qaţīf6.7 mi
- At Tūbī6.7 mi
- Tārūt7.4 mi
- Ras Tanura8.0 mi
- ‘Inak10 mi
- Saihat13 mi
- Dammam17 mi
- Khobar30 mi
- Thuqbah31 mi
Şafwá at a glance
- Town or city of about 45,876 people. Coordinates: 26.650° N, 49.955° E.
- It is 17 mi northwest of Dammam, the main place in Eastern Province. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Dammam.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about ŞafwáQuestions
What time is sunset today in Şafwá?
At 5:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Şafwá?
At 5:48 am. First light comes at 4:57 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 12:56–2:56 am, Minor 8:45–9:45 am, Major 1:29–3:29 pm, Minor 7:12–8:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Şafwá?
Overcast, from 78 °F to 91 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Şafwá?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the north-northeast. The water is 87.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Şafwá?
The best time to visit Şafwá is from February to March and from November to December: highs of 73 °F to 83 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 7 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).