Ziguinchor today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time tomorrow 3:10–5:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Wind · air 5 mph · 80 °F from the WSW, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 6:57 am–6:40 pm 11 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 8:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:51 pm
- Pressure 29.94 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Major solunar period 1:30–3:30 am today's activity: medium
- Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
- Next phase Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pm
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Ziguinchor the sun rises at 6:57 am and sets at 6:40 pm: 11 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:30 am to 3:30 am and from 2:01 pm to 4:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in Ziguinchor today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:01–4:01 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg) and light offshore wind (5 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise.
We don't show the tide for Ziguinchor, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Tides in Ziguinchor
Tides in Ziguinchor: not available yet
There is no tide station near Ziguinchor, 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 Varela · 27 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Ziguinchor
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Ziguinchor: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:47 pm (local time).
Weather in Ziguinchor
Now in Ziguinchor
- Low / high
- 79 / 92 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 25%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 78 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Poor · 64
- Saharan dust
- Moderate
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 (+0.03 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 81° | 80° | 79° | 84° | 90° | 92° | 85° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WNW | 3 WNW | 2 WNW | 5 WNW | 3 SW | 5 SW | 6 WSW | 5 WSW |
| Gusts | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 |
| 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 am 80° 5 WSW
- 3:00 am 79° 4 W
- 6:00 am 78° 1 W
- 9:00 am 83° 5 WNW
- 12:00 pm 89° 2 WSW
- 3:00 pm 91° 2 S
- 6:00 pm 85° 4 SSW
- 9:00 pm 80° 5 WSW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 79 / 92 °F | 6 mph W | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 91 °F | 5 mph WSW | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 87 °F | 4 mph S | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 83 °F | 4 mph ESE | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 88 °F | 5 mph E | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 87 °F | 5 mph NE | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 87 °F | 3 mph NNW | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 87 °F | 4 mph NNE | |
| Thu 5 | 77 / 89 °F | 7 mph N | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 90 °F | 7 mph N | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 90 °F | 5 mph NNE | |
| Sun 8 | 76 / 90 °F | 6 mph WSW | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 91 °F | 8 mph NNE | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 90 °F | 4 mph NE |
- Thu 29 Overcast 78° / 91° 5 mph
- Fri 30 Drizzle 76° / 87° 4 mph
- Sat 31 Light showers 74° / 83° 4 mph
- Sun 1 Light showers 74° / 88° 5 mph
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 5 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 3 mph
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 4 mph
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 wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (91 °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 10:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Ziguinchor
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:11 am
- Full dark 7:27 pm
- Civil dawn 6:36 am
- Civil dusk 7:02 pm
- Solar noon 12:49 pm (64° high)
- Daylight 11 h 43 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:11 pm
- Full dark 7:27 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,358,756 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ziguinchor
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:30–3:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:01–4:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:41–9:41 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:21–9:21 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 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 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 Ziguinchor
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from Ziguinchor) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.45 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.45 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.45 mi out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near ZiguinchorTides nearby
- Pointe-Saint-Georges20 mi
- Varela27 mi
- Carabane29 mi
- Varela29 mi
- Sidiounfour31 mi
- Ouloum31 mi
- Yamatoyène32 mi
- Mantat32 mi
- Nyikine33 mi
- Cap Skirring34 mi
Ziguinchor at a glance
- Town or city of about 214,874 people. Coordinates: 12.568° N, 16.273° W.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about ZiguinchorQuestions
What time is sunset today in Ziguinchor?
At 6:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:02 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ziguinchor?
At 6:58 am. First light comes at 6:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 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 1:30–3:30 am, Minor 8:41–9:41 am, Major 2:01–4:01 pm, Minor 8:21–9:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ziguinchor?
Light drizzle, from 79 °F to 92 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (5 mph) and a 25% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Ziguinchor?
The best time to visit Ziguinchor is from November to January: highs of 90 °F to 91 °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).