Kismayo tides today
- Tide now -3.6 ft ↑ rising · high 5:26 am (5.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:30–6:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–9:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 3.5 ft · 85 °F slight · 7.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 79 °F from the ESE, gusts 5 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 2.3–3.5 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 7:00–8:00 am
- Sun 5:50 am–5:57 pm 12 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 8:13 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:13 pm
Today in Kismayo there are high tides at 4:48 am (5.6 ft) and 5:17 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 11:17 am and 11:02 pm. Tide coefficient 104. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:26 am. The sun rises at 5:50 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 12 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:13 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:24 am to 2:24 am and from 12:55 pm to 2:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-southeast (3 mph). Clear, 79 °F.
Fishing in Kismayo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:17 pm, coefficient 102
- Sunset at 5:57 pm, golden hour from 5:29 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 104 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:17 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 3:50 am to 5:50 am, with the 4:48 am high tide, sunrise and some swell.
Beach day in Kismayo
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Water at 84 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:17 am
Low tide at 11:17 am and 11:02 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:48 am and 5:17 pm. Coefficient 104 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with some waves.
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 Kismayo
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- Qoryoley Beach 0.9 mi · E
- Leedo Beach 1.1 mi · SE
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Tides in Kismayo
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:48 am 5.6 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Low tide 11:17 am -4.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:17 pm 3.0 ft · coef. 102
- ▼ Low tide 11:02 pm -4.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 34 min to high tide at 5:26 am.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 4:48 am high tide and 102 for the 5:17 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 10.4 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 April 19 (5.7 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-4.9 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 105, 10.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 20, 2.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 4:48 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 11:17 am · -4.8 ft | High tide 5:17 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · -4.0 ft | Coef. 104 | 93% | Major periods 12:24 am · 12:55 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 5:26 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · -4.4 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:39 pm · -3.6 ft | Coef. 97 | 86% | Major periods 1:27 am · 2:00 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 6:06 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 12:40 pm · -3.8 ft | High tide 6:39 pm · 2.0 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 77% | Major periods 2:32 am · 3:04 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 12:21 am · -3.0 ft | High tide 6:52 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 1:31 pm · -3.1 ft | High tide 7:34 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 67% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:13 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 7:49 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 2:35 pm · -2.4 ft | High tide 8:53 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 2:31 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 9:09 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 4:04 pm · -2.0 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 39 | 44% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 4:37 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 11:00 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 5:39 pm · -2.0 ft | — | Coef. 38 | 34% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Kismayo has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 3.0 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 Kismayo
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.5 ft with a period of 7 s, from the southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.1 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °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 11:52 pm (local time).
Surf in Kismayo today
Surf today
Fair- 2.3–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.3 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:17 am)
- Light: First light 5:29 am · sunrise 5:50 am · sunset 5:57 pm · last light 6:19 pm
- Tide: high 4:48 am (5.6 ft), low 11:17 am (-4.8 ft), high 5:17 pm (3.0 ft) and low 11:02 pm (-4.0 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 84.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 75 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:29 am to 8:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 9:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
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 Kismayo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (5:17 pm): little current from 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm
- 3.3 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 1.4 mph current toward the north-northeast, strong (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 4:48 am (4:30–5:10 am), low tide 11:17 am (11:00–11:40 am), high tide 5:17 pm (5:00–5:40 pm) and low tide 11:02 pm (10:40–11:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 6 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 84.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:19 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 8:13 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide and light wind, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, with light wind and the sun high, though with tidal current and current. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, with light wind and the sun high, though with tidal current and current.
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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Weather in Kismayo
Now in Kismayo
- Low / high
- 78 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.31 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 16%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 13
- Saharan dust
- No
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). 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Drizzle | Light showers | Drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 80° | 79° | 78° | 85° | 87° | 84° | 80° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 2 SSW | 3 WSW | 7 S | 8 SSE | 8 SSE | 6 S | 4 SE |
| Gusts | 9 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.06 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 79° 3 ESE 3.5 ft
- 3:00 am 78° 2 ESE 3.4 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 1 ENE 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 7 SE 3.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 7 ESE 3.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 4 ESE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 2 ESE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 3 E 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 78 / 87 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 4:48 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 88 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 5:26 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 91 °F | 9 mph E | 2.6 ft | 6:06 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 89 °F | 11 mph E | 2.8 ft | 6:52 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 90 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 7:49 am · 8:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 91 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 9:09 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 91 °F | 10 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 11:00 am | |
| Wed 4 | 80 / 88 °F | 10 mph SSE | 3.1 ft | 12:18 am · 12:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 88 °F | 7 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 1:17 am · 1:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 87 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | 2:01 am · 2:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 87 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 2:37 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 89 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 3:10 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 79 / 89 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 3:41 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 80 / 89 °F | 8 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | 4:11 am · 4:41 pm |
- Thu 29 Light showers 78° / 88° 3.5 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 76° / 91° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 78° / 89° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 77° / 90° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 76° / 91° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 78° / 91° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 80° / 88° 3.1 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: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (87 °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 11:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Kismayo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:04 am
- Full dark 6:43 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 6:19 pm
- Solar noon 11:54 am (77° high)
- Daylight 12 h 7 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,362,754 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kismayo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,484 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:24–2:24 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:55–2:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:08–8:08 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:43–8:43 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 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 Kismayo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 600 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 10 ft.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Kismayo) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep600 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 10 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (3 mi): for deeper dives, 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 KismayoTides nearby
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- Town or city of about 234,852 people. Coordinates: 0.358° S, 42.545° E.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about KismayoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kismayo?
Today in Kismayo there are high tides at 4:48 am (5.6 ft) and 5:17 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 11:17 am and 11:02 pm. Tide coefficient 104.
What time is sunset today in Kismayo?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kismayo?
At 5:50 am. First light comes at 5:04 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 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 12:24–2:24 am, Minor 7:08–8:08 am, Major 12:55–2:55 pm, Minor 7:43–8:43 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kismayo?
Light showers, from 78 °F to 87 °F, with a light air from the east-southeast (3 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kismayo?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the southeast. The water is 84.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kismayo?
The best time to visit Kismayo is from January to February and from July to September: highs of 87 °F, about 3 rainy days 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
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).