Lamberts Bay tides today
- Tide now -2.2 ft ↑ rising · high 4:56 am (2.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:10–6:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 57 °F moderate · 10.4 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 68 °F from the S, gusts 10 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 4.7–7.2 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 5:26–9:00 am
- Sun 5:53 am–7:09 pm 13 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 10:12 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:12 pm
Today in Lamberts Bay there are high tides at 4:13 am (2.6 ft) and 4:26 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 10:11 am and 10:40 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:56 am. The sun rises at 5:53 am and sets at 7:09 pm: 13 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:12 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:05 am to 3:05 am and from 1:37 pm to 3:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Clear, 68 °F.
Fishing in Lamberts Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 10:40 pm
- Minor period 9:42–10:42 pm (moonrise)
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 101 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 pm to 11:40 pm, combines the 10:40 pm low tide, moonrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:40 pm to 4:40 pm, with the 4:26 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:10 am to 11:10 am, with the 10:11 am low tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: common smooth-hound, bluefish, Atlantic horse mackerel and thornback ray. What you can catch
Beach day in Lamberts Bay
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Low tide at 10:11 am: more sand
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
- UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 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 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:11 am
Low tide at 10:11 am and 10:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:13 am and 4:26 pm. Coefficient 101 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and low tide at 10:11 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 Lamberts Bay
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Tides in Lamberts Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:13 am 2.6 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 10:11 am -2.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:26 pm 2.8 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 10:40 pm -2.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 58 min to high tide at 4:56 am.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 4:13 am high tide and 97 for the 4:26 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.5 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 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-3.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 27 (coefficient 106, 6.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 23, 1.4 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 | 5:53 am · 7:09 pm | High tide 4:13 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:11 am · -2.5 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:40 pm · -2.7 ft | Coef. 101 | 93% | Major periods 1:05 am · 1:37 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 5:52 am · 7:10 pm | High tide 4:56 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:57 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:27 pm · -2.3 ft | Coef. 91 | 86% | Major periods 2:09 am · 2:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:51 am · 7:10 pm | High tide 5:45 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 6:04 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 77% | Major periods 3:13 am · 3:45 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:50 am · 7:11 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 6:44 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · -1.4 ft | High tide 7:10 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 61 | 66% | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:49 am · 7:12 pm | Low tide 1:34 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:36 pm · -1.1 ft | High tide 8:40 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 47 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:48 am · 7:13 pm | Low tide 3:09 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 9:33 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 4:20 pm · -1.2 ft | High tide 10:18 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 46 | 44% | Major periods 6:10 am · 6:35 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:47 am · 7:14 pm | Low tide 4:38 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 10:55 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 5:34 pm · -1.6 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 57 | 33% | Major periods 7:00 am · 7:23 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
Lamberts Bay has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.5 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 Lamberts Bay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 6.9 ft with a period of 10 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 58.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.1 °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 11:58 pm (local time).
Surf in Lamberts Bay today
Surf today
Fair- 2.6–4.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 1.9 ft swell at 12 s from the southwest, clean
- 2.7 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:40 pm)
- Light: First light 5:27 am · sunrise 5:53 am · sunset 7:09 pm · last light 7:34 pm
- Tide: high 4:13 am (2.6 ft), low 10:11 am (-2.5 ft), high 4:26 pm (2.8 ft) and low 10:40 pm (-2.7 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 56.8 °F–58.3 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 112 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 7:34 pm, has a good size and a clean swell, though with wind swell and onshore wind. 5:27 am to 9:00 am can also work, with a good size and glassy water, 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 Lamberts Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:11 am): little current from 9:50 am to 10:30 am
- 2.2 ft swell at 7 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:13 am (3:50–4:30 am), low tide 10:11 am (9:50–10:30 am), high tide 4:26 pm (4:10–4:50 pm) and low tide 10:40 pm (10:20–11:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.2 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 56.8–58.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:34 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 10:12 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 Lamberts Bay
Now in Lamberts Bay
- Low / high
- 54 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 (−0.02 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 58° | 55° | 56° | 69° | 83° | 84° | 77° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SSW | 3 SSE | 0 W | 0 NW | 7 SW | 12 SW | 13 SW | 9 SSW |
| Gusts | 15 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 15 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.5 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 am 68° 5 S 4.8 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 0 NNE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 3 NNE 5.8 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 3 W 6.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 89° 7 WSW 6.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 11 SW 6.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 11 SW 6.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 8 SW 6.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 54 / 85 °F | 13 mph SSW | 4.7 ft | 4:13 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 61 / 89 °F | 11 mph SW | 6.9 ft | 4:56 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 86 °F | 12 mph WSW | 6.6 ft | 5:45 am · 6:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 80 °F | 13 mph SW | 6.1 ft | 6:44 am · 7:10 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 75 °F | 16 mph SW | 6.7 ft | 8:01 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 80 °F | 14 mph SW | 5.8 ft | 9:33 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 78 °F | 14 mph SW | 4.6 ft | 10:55 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 88 °F | 9 mph SW | 4.0 ft | 11:56 am | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 79 °F | 12 mph SW | 4.7 ft | 12:31 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 76 °F | 13 mph SW | 5.2 ft | 1:14 am · 1:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 87 °F | 11 mph SW | 4.5 ft | 1:52 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 69 °F | 13 mph NW | 3.8 ft | 2:27 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 67 °F | 9 mph NW | 9.3 ft | 3:00 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 69 °F | 12 mph SW | 9.2 ft | 3:32 am · 3:39 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 61° / 89° 6.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 61° / 86° 6.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 63° / 80° 6.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 60° / 75° 6.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 55° / 80° 5.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 78° 4.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 62° / 88° 4.0 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 temperature on Friday 30. 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 (+8.1 °F; normal high: 77 °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 11:58 pm (local time).
The sun in Lamberts Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:57 am
- Full dark 8:05 pm
- Civil dawn 5:27 am
- Civil dusk 7:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (71° high)
- Daylight 13 h 16 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:35 pm
- Full dark 8:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,105 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lamberts Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:05–3:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:37–3:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:37–7:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:42–10:42 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 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 Lamberts Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,150 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Lamberts Bay) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,150 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.65 mi
- 164 ft deep1.8 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. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 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 Lamberts BayTides nearby
- Elandsbaai15 mi
- Doringbaai20 mi
- Strandfontein (West Coast District Municipality)24 mi
- Papendorp28 mi
- Dwarskersbos42 mi
Lamberts Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,332 people. Coordinates: 32.097° S, 18.309° E.
- It is 127 mi north of Cape Town, the main place in Western Cape. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min earlier than in Cape Town.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Lamberts BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lamberts Bay?
Today in Lamberts Bay there are high tides at 4:13 am (2.6 ft) and 4:26 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 10:11 am and 10:40 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Lamberts Bay?
At 7:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lamberts Bay?
At 5:52 am. First light comes at 4:56 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 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 1:05–3:05 am, Minor 6:37–7:37 am, Major 1:37–3:37 pm, Minor 9:42–10:42 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Lamberts Bay?
Mainly clear, from 54 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lamberts Bay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 10.4 s from the southwest. The water is 57.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lamberts Bay?
The best time to visit Lamberts Bay is from October to March: highs of 75 °F to 85 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 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).