Saldanha tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 4:52 am (5.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:30 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves · water 6.7 ft · 58 °F moderate · 11.4 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 62 °F from the S, gusts 23 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 6.1–9.4 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 5:26–7:00 am
- Sun 5:53 am–7:11 pm 13 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 10:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:16 pm
Today in Saldanha there are high tides at 4:08 am (5.6 ft) and 4:24 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 10:09 am and 10:39 pm. Tide coefficient 101. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:52 am. The sun rises at 5:53 am and sets at 7:11 pm: 13 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:07 am to 3:07 am and from 1:38 pm to 3:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.7 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south (13 mph). Clear, 62 °F.
Fishing in Saldanha today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:24 pm, coefficient 97
- Major period 1:38–3:38 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (18 mph) and some swell (4.2 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, 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 4:24 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 9:50 pm to 10:50 pm, with the 10:39 pm low tide, moonrise and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also good from 3:10 am to 5:10 am, with the 4:08 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: common smooth-hound, thornback ray, bluefish and Atlantic horse mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Saldanha
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Low tide at 10:09 am: more sand
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Moderate onshore wind (18 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 4.9 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
- UV 11 (very high): 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 · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 10 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 59 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 18 mph
Moderate onshore wind (18 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:09 am
Low tide at 10:09 am and 10:39 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:08 am and 4:24 pm. Coefficient 101 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Saldanha
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Saldanha.
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Tides in Saldanha
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:08 am 5.6 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 10:09 am 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:24 pm 5.8 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 10:39 pm 0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 57 min to high tide at 4:52 am.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 4:08 am high tide and 97 for the 4:24 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.2 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, Wed 28 | 5:53 am · 7:11 pm | High tide 4:08 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 10:09 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:24 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 10:39 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 101 | 93% | Major periods 1:07 am · 1:38 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 5:52 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 | 5:51 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 | 5:50 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 | 5:49 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 | 5:48 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 | 5:47 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 |
▲ 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
Tides from the Saldanha Bay station (TICON-4), 0.5 mi from Saldanha. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Saldanha
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.3 ft
- Significant6.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 8.9 ft with a period of 13 s, from the southwest (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.4 °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 cools over the next few days: about 56.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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 10:55 pm (local time).
Surf in Saldanha today
Surf today
Fair- 3.6–5.5 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 2.3 ft swell at 14 s from the southwest, long-period and powerful
- 2.7 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (18 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- Rising tide (low tide at 10:39 pm)
- Light: First light 5:27 am · sunrise 5:53 am · sunset 7:11 pm · last light 7:37 pm
- Tide: high 4:08 am (5.6 ft), low 10:09 am (0.9 ft), high 4:24 pm (5.8 ft) and low 10:39 pm (0.6 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 58.5 °F–59.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 200 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, has a good size and a clean swell, though with wind swell and onshore wind. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm can also work, with a clean swell, though with wind swell and onshore wind.
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 Saldanha today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:09 am): little current from 9:50 am to 10:30 am
- 1.3 ft swell at 14 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 1.1 mph current toward the north-northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:08 am (3:50–4:30 am), low tide 10:09 am (9:50–10:30 am), high tide 4:24 pm (4:00–4:40 pm) and low tide 10:39 pm (10:20–11:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 58.5–59.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:37 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 10:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:30 am, combines slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Britannia 0.4 mi
- Cynthia 1.3 mi
- Maritz 3.5 mi
- Middelburg 3.6 mi
- Meresteijn 5.3 mi
- H.c. Richards 5.3 mi
- Wilhelmina Cornelia 5.4 mi
- Marcus Island Marine Protected Area 2.7 mi
- Malgas Island Marine Protected Area 3.0 mi
- Jutten Island Marine Protected Area 5.0 mi
- Seadog Commercial Diving School 0.3 mi
- Expert-Tours 6.1 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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Saldanha
Now in Saldanha
- Low / high
- 58 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 59° | 58° | 59° | 65° | 69° | 69° | 65° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 S | 9 SSE | 10 S | 13 S | 15 S | 17 SSW | 18 S | 16 S |
| Gusts | 17 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 26 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.9 ft | 6.0 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 62° 12 S 7.0 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 9 S 7.7 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 7 S 8.4 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 12 SSW 8.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 14 SSW 8.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 17 SSW 8.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 17 S 8.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 18 S 8.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 69 °F | 18 mph S | 6.7 ft | 4:08 am · 4:24 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 59 / 69 °F | 19 mph S | 8.9 ft | 4:52 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 70 °F | 20 mph S | 8.2 ft | 5:41 am · 6:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 69 °F | 19 mph S | 7.9 ft | 6:40 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 69 °F | 22 mph S | 7.9 ft | 7:57 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 69 °F | 19 mph S | 7.3 ft | 9:31 am · 10:19 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 61 / 68 °F | 17 mph S | 5.3 ft | 10:53 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 76 °F | 11 mph SW | 5.2 ft | 11:53 am | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 71 °F | 12 mph WSW | 6.1 ft | 12:29 am · 12:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 70 °F | 16 mph SSW | 6.2 ft | 1:12 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 73 °F | 11 mph SSW | 6.3 ft | 1:50 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 71 °F | 18 mph NW | 5.8 ft | 2:24 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 64 °F | 13 mph NNW | 12 ft | 2:57 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 65 °F | 14 mph SSW | 11 ft | 3:28 am · 3:30 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 59° / 69° 8.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 70° 8.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 69° 7.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 62° / 69° 7.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 69° 7.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 61° / 68° 5.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 60° / 76° 5.2 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (71 °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 10:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Saldanha
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:56 am
- Full dark 8:08 pm
- Civil dawn 5:27 am
- Civil dusk 7:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (70° high)
- Daylight 13 h 18 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:38 pm
- Full dark 8:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,081 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Saldanha
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:07–3:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:38–3:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:36–7:36 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:46–10:46 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 Saldanha
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 7.6 mi
- Langebaan Yacht Club 8.2 mi
- Vredenburg Tackle Shop 7.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay 3.3 mi southwest
- Light
- 3 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(3) W 20s
- Range
- 23 nautical miles (26 mi)
- Light height
- 112 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 69 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SaldanhaTides nearby
- Saldanha Bay0.8 mi
- Jacobs Bay4.0 mi
- Donkergat5.9 mi
- Langebaan7.8 mi
- Bottelary13 mi
- Churchhaven14 mi
- Paternoster14 mi
- Laingville17 mi
- Saint Helena Bay18 mi
- Yzerfontein26 mi
Saldanha at a glance
- Town or city of about 68,284 people. Coordinates: 33.012° S, 17.944° E.
- It is 69 mi northwest of Cape Town, the main place in Western Cape. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 1 min later than in Cape Town.
- The nearest tide station, Saldanha Bay, is 0.5 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Saldanha Bay (0.8 mi).
Questions about SaldanhaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Saldanha?
Today in Saldanha there are high tides at 4:08 am (5.6 ft) and 4:24 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 10:09 am and 10:39 pm. Tide coefficient 101.
What time is sunset today in Saldanha?
At 7:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Saldanha?
At 5:52 am. First light comes at 4:55 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 1:07–3:07 am, Minor 6:36–7:36 am, Major 1:38–3:38 pm, Minor 9:46–10:46 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Saldanha?
Overcast, from 58 °F to 69 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south (13 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Saldanha?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.7 ft waves with a period of 11.4 s from the southwest. The water is 58.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Saldanha?
The best time to visit Saldanha is from November to March: highs of 72 °F to 76 °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).