Paternoster tides today
- Tide now 3.5 ft ↑ rising · high 4:52 am (5.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–5:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 7.1 ft · 55 °F moderate · 12.0 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 61 °F from the S, gusts 16 · clear
- Surf today 5.2–8.0 ft Good day · 7/10 · 5:27–6:00 am
- Sun 5:53 am–7:12 pm 13 h 20 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 11:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:23 pm
Today in Paternoster there are high tides at 4:52 am (5.4 ft) and 5:10 pm (5.4 ft) and low tides at 10:56 am and 11:26 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:52 am. The sun rises at 5:53 am and sets at 7:12 pm: 13 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:10 am to 4:10 am and from 2:43 pm to 4:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 7.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (10 mph). Clear, 61 °F.
Fishing in Paternoster today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:52 am, coefficient 91
- Major period 2:10–4:10 am
- Sunrise at 5:53 am
- Falling pressure (−0.18 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (6 mph) and 7.7 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 am to 5:50 am, combines the 4:52 am high tide, a major period, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 2:10 am to 2:50 am, with a major period and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: common smooth-hound, bluefish, Atlantic horse mackerel and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Paternoster
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Low tide at 10:56 am: more sand
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Moderate cross-shore wind (17 mph)
- Dangerous for swimming: 8.5 ft waves every 13 s; high rip current risk
- UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 8.5 ft
8.5 ft waves every 13 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. 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 56 °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 17 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:56 am
Low tide at 10:56 am and 11:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:52 am and 5:10 pm.
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 Paternoster
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Tides in Paternoster
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:52 am 5.4 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 10:56 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:10 pm 5.4 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 11:26 pm 1.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 39 min to high tide at 4:52 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 4:52 am high tide and 84 for the 5:10 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.4 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 March 20 (6.4 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (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 105, 5.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 23, 1.3 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 | 5:53 am · 7:12 pm | High tide 4:52 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 10:56 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 5:10 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 11:26 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 91 | 86% | Major periods 2:10 am · 2:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:52 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 5:41 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 11:50 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:04 pm · 4.9 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 77% | Major periods 3:15 am · 3:47 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:51 am · 7:14 pm | Low tide 12:21 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:40 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 12:59 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:11 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 60 | 66% | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:48 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:50 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 1:33 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:57 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 2:34 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 8:40 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 47 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:49 am · 7:16 pm | Low tide 3:05 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 9:31 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 4:18 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:19 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 47 | 44% | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:48 am · 7:17 pm | Low tide 4:33 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 5:36 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 57 | 33% | Major periods 7:01 am · 7:25 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:47 am · 7:17 pm | Low tide 5:39 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 11:53 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 6:30 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 63 | 23% | Major periods 7:48 am · 8:10 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
Paternoster has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Saldanha Bay (TICON-4), 15 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 Paternoster
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.6 ft
- Significant7.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 8.5 ft with a period of 13 s, from the southwest (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.9 °F more 2 days ago 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 warms over the next few days: about 56.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−4.0 °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 2:13 am (local time).
Surf in Paternoster today
Surf today
Good- 5.2–8.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- Big surf (8.0 ft): for experienced surfers
- 7.0 ft swell at 12 s from the southwest, clean
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:56 am)
Big surf: for experienced surfers only. If in doubt, stay on the beach.
- Light: First light 5:27 am · sunrise 5:53 am · sunset 7:12 pm · last light 7:38 pm
- Tide: high 4:52 am (5.4 ft), low 10:56 am (1.2 ft), high 5:10 pm (5.4 ft) and low 11:26 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 54.5 °F–56.5 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 1,325 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:27 am to 6:00 am, has a good size and a clean swell, though with big surf. 7:00 am to 8:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with big surf.
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 Paternoster today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (10:56 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:20 am
- 7.9 ft swell at 11 s from the southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (12 mph)
- 1.0 mph current toward the north-northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: high tide 4:52 am (4:30–5:10 am), low tide 10:56 am (10:30–11:20 am), high tide 5:10 pm (4:50–5:30 pm) and low tide 11:26 pm (11:00–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.9 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.5–56.5 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:38 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 11:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with a big swell, moderate wind 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 Paternoster
Now in Paternoster
- Low / high
- 59 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °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 Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 60° | 61° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 66° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 S | 9 S | 7 S | 12 SSW | 14 SSW | 17 SSW | 17 S | 18 S |
| Gusts | 21 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
| Waves | 6.6 ft | 7.3 ft | 8.0 ft | 8.5 ft | 8.4 ft | 8.3 ft | 8.2 ft | 8.3 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 60° 9 S 7.3 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 7 S 8.0 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 12 SSW 8.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 14 SSW 8.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 17 SSW 8.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 17 S 8.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 18 S 8.3 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 18 S 8.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 59 / 69 °F | 19 mph S | 8.5 ft | 4:52 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 70 °F | 20 mph S | 8.1 ft | 5:41 am · 6:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 69 °F | 19 mph S | 7.7 ft | 6:40 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 69 °F | 22 mph S | 7.6 ft | 7:57 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 69 °F | 19 mph S | 7.1 ft | 9:31 am · 10:19 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 61 / 68 °F | 17 mph S | 5.2 ft | 10:53 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 76 °F | 11 mph SW | 5.1 ft | 11:53 am | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 71 °F | 12 mph WSW | 6.0 ft | 12:29 am · 12:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 70 °F | 16 mph SSW | 6.3 ft | 1:12 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 73 °F | 11 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 1:50 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 71 °F | 18 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 2:24 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 64 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 2:57 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 65 °F | 14 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 3:28 am · 3:30 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 59 / 68 °F | 21 mph S | 2.2 ft | 3:59 am · 4:01 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 70° 8.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 69° 7.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 62° / 69° 7.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 69° 7.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 61° / 68° 5.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 60° / 76° 5.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 62° / 71° 6.0 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.9 °F; normal high: 72 °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 2:13 am (local time).
The sun in Paternoster
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:56 am
- Full dark 8:09 pm
- Civil dawn 5:27 am
- Civil dusk 7:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (71° high)
- Daylight 13 h 20 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:39 pm
- Full dark 8:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,751 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Paternoster
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,597 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:10–4:10 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:43–4:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:33–8:33 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:53–11:53 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 Paternoster
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Paternoster) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deep1.4 mi
- 66 ft deep2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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 1.4 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: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Cape Columbine Lighthouse 2.4 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 15 s · Fl W 15s
- Range
- 30 nautical miles (35 mi)
- Light height
- 262 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
- Built
- 1936
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PaternosterTides nearby
- Stompneusbaai7.7 mi
- Saint Helena Bay8.8 mi
- Laingville10 mi
- Jacobs Bay11 mi
- Saldanha14 mi
- Saldanha Bay15 mi
- Laaiplek16 mi
- Donkergat20 mi
- Dwarskersbos21 mi
- Langebaan21 mi
Paternoster at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,360 people. Coordinates: 32.810° S, 17.891° E.
- It is 83 mi north of Cape Town, the main place in Western Cape. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 1 min later than in Cape Town.
- The nearest tide station, Saldanha Bay, is 15 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about PaternosterQuestions
What time is high tide today in Paternoster?
Today in Paternoster there are high tides at 4:52 am (5.4 ft) and 5:10 pm (5.4 ft) and low tides at 10:56 am and 11:26 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Paternoster?
At 7:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Paternoster?
At 5:52 am. First light comes at 4:55 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 2:10–4:10 am, Minor 7:33–8:33 am, Major 2:43–4:43 pm, Minor 10:53–11:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Paternoster?
Clear sky, from 59 °F to 69 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (10 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Paternoster?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.1 ft waves with a period of 12.0 s from the southwest. The water is 54.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Paternoster?
The best time to visit Paternoster is from November to March: highs of 73 °F to 77 °F, about 2 rainy days 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: Saldanha Bay 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).