Gonubie tides today
- Tide now 5.0 ft ↑ rising · high 5:38 pm (5.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:00–6:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 6.0 ft · 67 °F moderate · 8.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 76 °F from the ENE, gusts 27 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 3.4–5.3 ft Good day · 7/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:12 am–6:32 pm 13 h 20 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 10:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:41 pm
Today in Gonubie there are high tides at 5:18 am (5.5 ft) and 5:38 pm (5.6 ft) and low tides at 11:17 am and 11:49 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:38 pm. The sun rises at 5:12 am and sets at 6:32 pm: 13 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:28 am to 3:28 am and from 2:01 pm to 4:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 6.0 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (12 mph). Clear sky, 76 °F.
Fishing in Gonubie today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:18 am, coefficient 92
- Sunrise at 5:12 am
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (4.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 4:50 am to 5:50 am, combines the 5:18 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 5:38 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:20 am to 12:20 pm, with the 11:17 am low tide and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: dusky grouper, mulloway, striped mullet and leerfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Gonubie
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 11:17 am: more sand
- Swim with care: 5.4 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.4 ft
5.4 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:49 pm
Low tide at 11:17 am and 11:49 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:18 am and 5:38 pm. Coefficient 92 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and low tide at 11:17 am, though with some waves and very high UV.
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 Gonubie
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- Gonubie Beach 1.1 mi · NE
- Parking
- Yellow Sands 4.3 mi · NE
- Parking
- Paradise Naturist Beach 5.5 mi · SW
- Nudity allowed
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Gonubie
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:18 am 5.5 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 11:17 am 1.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:38 pm 5.6 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 11:49 pm 1.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 35 min to high tide at 5:38 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 5:18 am high tide and 85 for the 5:38 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.6 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 20 (6.6 ft) and the lowest, on March 19 (0.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 107, 6.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 20, 1.0 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 | 5:12 am · 6:32 pm | High tide 5:18 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 11:17 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 5:38 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 92 | 86% | Major periods 1:28 am · 2:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:11 am · 6:33 pm | High tide 6:02 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 12:03 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:26 pm · 5.1 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 77% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:05 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:10 am · 6:34 pm | Low tide 12:34 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:56 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 1:00 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 7:25 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 59 | 66% | Major periods 3:36 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:09 am · 6:34 pm | Low tide 1:29 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 8:12 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 2:27 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 8:50 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 42 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:08 am · 6:35 pm | Low tide 2:54 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 10:03 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 4:49 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 10:41 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 36 | 44% | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:07 am · 6:36 pm | Low tide 5:01 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 6:19 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 42 | 33% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:06 am · 6:37 pm | High tide 12:09 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:19 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 12:42 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 7:11 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 55 | 23% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:28 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Gonubie has no station of its own, so we use the tide at East London (TICON-4), 7.6 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Gonubie
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.0 ft
- Significant6.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest12 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 12 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 12 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Friday 30: 7.1 ft with a period of 8 s, from the east-southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.1 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer 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 colder than normal for late October (−4.8 °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 4:03 pm (local time).
Surf in Gonubie today
Surf today
Good- 3.1–4.8 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.4 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:17 am)
- Light: First light 4:46 am · sunrise 5:12 am · sunset 6:32 pm · last light 6:58 pm
- Tide: high 5:18 am (5.5 ft), low 11:17 am (1.0 ft), high 5:38 pm (5.6 ft) and low 11:49 pm (1.0 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 66.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 183 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm 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 Gonubie today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (5:38 pm): little current from 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm
- 3.6 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 1.0 mph current toward the south-southwest (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 5:18 am (5:00–5:40 am), low tide 11:17 am (10:50–11:40 am), high tide 5:38 pm (5:10–6:00 pm) and low tide 11:49 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.7 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:58 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 10:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 pm to 5:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide and light wind, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 10:50 am to 11:50 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some swell 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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- Blesbok 7.9 mi
- Koodoo 10 mi
- Mary 11 mi
- Amathole Marine Protected Area 1.3 mi
- Big Six Shark Divers 8.1 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 Gonubie
Now in Gonubie
- Low / high
- 58 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.12 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 61° | 59° | 63° | 76° | 81° | 78° | 72° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNW | 5 NNW | 5 N | 7 NE | 9 ENE | 12 E | 11 ENE | 8 NE |
| Gusts | 6 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 15 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.7 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.8 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.7 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 |
- 6:00 pm 72° 11 ENE 6.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 8 NE 6.7 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 6 NE 6.8 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 5 NNE 6.8 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 4 NNE 6.8 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 5 ENE 6.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 9 E 7.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 10 E 7.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 58 / 81 °F | 13 mph NE | 6.8 ft | 5:18 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 82 °F | 10 mph ENE | 7.1 ft | 6:02 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 82 °F | 7 mph SSW | 6.6 ft | 6:56 am · 7:25 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 77 °F | 13 mph SSW | 5.3 ft | 8:12 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 70 °F | 6 mph S | 5.9 ft | 10:03 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 74 °F | 7 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 11:42 am | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 70 °F | 11 mph ENE | 6.7 ft | 12:09 am · 12:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 88 °F | 9 mph NE | 6.7 ft | 1:06 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 73 °F | 17 mph SW | 7.0 ft | 1:49 am · 2:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 73 °F | 15 mph SW | 9.3 ft | 2:25 am · 2:32 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 76 °F | 15 mph NE | 11 ft | 2:58 am · 3:02 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 68 / 79 °F | 11 mph WSW | 9.7 ft | 3:28 am · 3:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 83 °F | 14 mph W | 8.6 ft | 3:58 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 77 °F | 19 mph W | 13 ft | 4:26 am · 4:28 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 61° / 82° 7.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 64° / 82° 6.6 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 65° / 77° 5.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 63° / 70° 5.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 60° / 74° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 64° / 70° 6.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 63° / 88° 6.7 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.5 °F; normal high: 73 °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 4:03 pm (local time).
The sun in Gonubie
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:15 am
- Full dark 7:29 pm
- Civil dawn 4:46 am
- Civil dusk 6:58 pm
- Solar noon 11:52 am (71° high)
- Daylight 13 h 20 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:58 pm
- Full dark 7:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,337,431 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gonubie
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:28–3:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:01–4:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:51–7:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:11–11:11 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 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Gonubie
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 7.9 mi
- Jetty 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- East London Harbour 8.3 mi
- Port of East London 8.6 mi
- Bilimoria Fishing 5.0 mi
- The Fishermans Hook 8.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,150 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.7 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Gonubie) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,150 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.65 mi
- 164 ft deep1.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,150 ft): 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.65 mi from shore.
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 GonubieTides nearby
- Sunrise-on-Sea2.7 mi
- Kwelera3.8 mi
- Bonza Bay3.9 mi
- Beacon Bay4.5 mi
- Blue Bend4.5 mi
- Nahoon5.3 mi
- Glengariff5.5 mi
- East London7.7 mi
- Cintsa Mouth West9.0 mi
- Kei Mouth28 mi
Gonubie at a glance
- Town or city of about 23,733 people. Coordinates: 32.944° S, 28.015° E.
- It is 155 mi northeast of Gqeberha, the main place in Eastern Cape. The sun rises 8 min earlier and sets 11 min earlier than in Gqeberha.
- The nearest tide station, East London, is 7.6 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about GonubieQuestions
What time is high tide today in Gonubie?
Today in Gonubie there are high tides at 5:18 am (5.5 ft) and 5:38 pm (5.6 ft) and low tides at 11:17 am and 11:49 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Gonubie?
At 6:32 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gonubie?
At 5:11 am. First light comes at 4:14 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:28–3:28 am, Minor 6:51–7:51 am, Major 2:01–4:01 pm, Minor 10:11–11:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Gonubie?
Mainly clear, from 58 °F to 81 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (12 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gonubie?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.0 ft waves with a period of 8.5 s from the east-southeast. The water is 66.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gonubie?
The best time to visit Gonubie is from May to September: highs of 71 °F to 74 °F, about 4 rainy days 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: East London station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).