Thuwal tides today
- Tide now -0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 9:01 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–3:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 7:00 am–12:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 89 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 1 mph · 83 °F calm · clear
- Sun 6:26 am–5:48 pm 11 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 8:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:39 pm
- Best time to dive 8:20–10:10 am great day · 10/10
Today in Thuwal there are high tides at 9:01 am (0.3 ft) and 8:30 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 2:30 am and 2:33 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:01 am. The sun rises at 6:26 am and sets at 5:48 pm: 11 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:42 am to 3:42 am and from 2:14 pm to 4:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There is no wind. Clear, 83 °F.
Fishing in Thuwal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:33 pm
- Major period 2:14–4:14 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- 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, 2:10 pm to 3:30 pm, combines the 2:33 pm low tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also good from 9:20 am to 10:00 am, with the 9:01 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:30 am, with the 2:30 am low tide and a major period.
Beach day in Thuwal
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 89 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 100 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 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 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:33 pm
Low tide at 2:30 am and 2:33 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:01 am and 8:30 pm. Coefficient 92 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 89 °F, though with intense heat and a spring high tide. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, a calm sea, water at 89 °F and low tide at 2:33 pm, though with intense heat and moderate wind.
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Beaches near Thuwal
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- KAUST South Beach 1.6 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
- Thuwal Public Beach 1.7 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Parking
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Tides in Thuwal
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:30 am -0.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:01 am 0.3 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 2:33 pm -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:30 pm 0.5 ft · coef. 91
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 25 min to high tide at 9:01 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 9:01 am high tide and 91 for the 8:30 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.2 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 March 22 (0.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 27 to 29 (coefficient 94, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 33, 0.5 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 | 6:26 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 2:30 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 9:01 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 2:33 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 8:30 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 92 | 86% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:27 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 3:20 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 9:56 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 3:28 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 9:25 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 87 | 77% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:27 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 4:16 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 10:57 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 4:34 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 80 | 67% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 5:18 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 12:05 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:52 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:44 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 72 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:28 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 6:27 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 1:15 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:17 pm · -0.2 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 44% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:29 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 1:10 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:38 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 2:20 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:38 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 69 | 34% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:57 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:29 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 2:35 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:46 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 3:17 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:45 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 24% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:43 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Thuwal has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 3.1 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Thuwal
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 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 Friday 30: 1.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west-northwest (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 87.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.7 °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 2:36 am (local time).
Surf in Thuwal today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.3 ft sets): flat
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:01 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:03 am · sunrise 6:26 am · sunset 5:48 pm · last light 6:11 pm
- Tide: low 2:30 am (-0.7 ft), high 9:01 am (0.3 ft), low 2:33 pm (-0.3 ft) and high 8:30 pm (0.5 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 88.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:03 am to 10:00 am, 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 Thuwal today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:01 am): little current from 8:40 am to 9:30 am
- 0.2 ft swell at 2 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:30 am (2:10–2:50 am), high tide 9:01 am (8:40–9:30 am), low tide 2:33 pm (2:10–3:00 pm) and high tide 8:30 pm (8:10–8:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 88.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:11 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 8:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 10:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with 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
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- Likme Fish seen: Pomacentrus sulfureus, dusky farmerfish, Stegastes lacrymatus, Sohal Surgeonfish 2.7 mi
- Awwam Fish seen: Pycnochromis dimidiatus, Pomacentrus sulfureus, Sohal Surgeonfish, Caesio striata 3.3 mi
- Tahla N Fish seen: Caesio lunaris, Pomacentrus sulfureus, Caesio striata, Four-spot wrasse 4.0 mi
- Abu Hzia Fish seen: Chromis flavaxilla, Pycnochromis dimidiatus, Pomacentrus sulfureus, Caesio lunaris 5.7 mi
- Sand Island 6.0 mi
- Al Horba Fish seen: Pycnochromis dimidiatus, Abudefduf sexfasciatus, Chromis flavaxilla, Pomacentrus sulfureus 6.9 mi
- Al Fahal East Fish seen: Pycnochromis dimidiatus, Red Soldierfish, Pomacentrus sulfureus, Abudefduf sexfasciatus 9.1 mi
- Al Fahal vis Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 10 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 Thuwal
Now in Thuwal
- Low / high
- 80 / 95 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 24%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 48
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 85° | 83° | 80° | 88° | 95° | 92° | 87° | 87° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 N | 0 E | 4 NNE | 7 N | 11 WNW | 12 WNW | 12 WNW | 6 NNW |
| Gusts | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 11 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 1.0 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 |
- 3:00 am 83° 0 E 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 4 NNE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 88° 7 N 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 95° 11 WNW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 92° 12 WNW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 87° 12 WNW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 87° 6 NNW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 84° 6 N 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 80 / 95 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 9:01 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 95 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.8 ft | 9:56 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 96 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 10:57 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 97 °F | 15 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 12:05 pm · 11:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 96 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.8 ft | 1:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 97 °F | 17 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 1:10 am · 2:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 94 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.1 ft | 2:35 am · 3:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 92 °F | 12 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 3:52 am · 4:07 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 94 °F | 16 mph WNW | 1.5 ft | 4:56 am · 4:50 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 95 °F | 14 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | 5:52 am · 5:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 94 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 6:40 am · 6:06 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 92 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 7:24 am · 6:38 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 92 °F | 14 mph NNW | 5.1 ft | 8:02 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 87 °F | 20 mph NNW | 5.0 ft | 8:38 am · 7:38 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 79° / 95° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 77° / 96° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 76° / 97° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 76° / 96° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 74° / 97° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 77° / 94° 1.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 77° / 92° 1.6 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 temperature on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (96 °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 2:36 am (local time).
The sun in Thuwal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:37 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 6:03 am
- Civil dusk 6:11 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (54° high)
- Daylight 11 h 22 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:18 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,177 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Thuwal
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:42–3:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:14–4:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:19–10:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:09–9:09 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 Thuwal
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Thuwal) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.1 mi
- 33 ft deep3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.1 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 3 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: 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.
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- Town or city of about 26,957 people. Coordinates: 22.283° N, 39.112° E.
- It is 55 mi north of Jeddah, the main place in Mecca. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Jeddah.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about ThuwalQuestions
What time is high tide today in Thuwal?
Today in Thuwal there are high tides at 9:01 am (0.3 ft) and 8:30 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 2:30 am and 2:33 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Thuwal?
At 5:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Thuwal?
At 6:27 am. First light comes at 5:37 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 1:42–3:42 am, Minor 9:19–10:19 am, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 8:09–9:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Thuwal?
Mainly clear, from 80 °F to 95 °F, with calm and a 24% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Thuwal?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the west. The water is 88.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Thuwal?
The best time to visit Thuwal is from December to February: highs of 83 °F to 86 °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
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).