Eravur Town today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 85 °F slight · 9.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 83 °F from the SSE, gusts 6 · overcast
- Surf today 1.6–2.5 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 2:00–5:00 pm
- Sun 5:51 am–5:43 pm 11 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 8:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:46 pm
- Best time to dive 6:30–9:30 am good day · 8/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Eravur Town the sun rises at 5:51 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 11 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:14 am to 3:14 am and from 1:47 pm to 3:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southeast (2 mph). Overcast, 83 °F.
Fishing in Eravur Town today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:47–3:47 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:30 am to 6:20 am, with sunrise and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Eravur Town, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Eravur Town
Is it a beach day?
- Almost no wind
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 101 °F: very hot: drink water and find shade
- Calm for swimming: 2.8 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
- UV 8 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–12:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 2 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Eravur Town, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings little wind and water at 85 °F, though with clouds, intense heat 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 Eravur Town
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- Kaluwankerny Beach 3.5 mi · N
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Webcams near Eravur Town
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Tides in Eravur Town
Tides in Eravur Town: not available yet
There is no tide station near Eravur Town, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Punnaikudah · 2.7 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Eravur Town
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.1 ft with a period of 9 s, from the east (slight).
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 86.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 7:34 am (local time).
Surf in Eravur Town today
Surf today
Fair- 1.6–2.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.5 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast, a bit short; it hits this coast at an angle
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 5:30 am · sunrise 5:51 am · sunset 5:43 pm · last light 6:05 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 84.9 °F–86.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 90 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has glassy water. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm also works, with glassy water.
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 Eravur Town today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.4 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.48 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.9–86.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:05 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 8:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 9:30 am, combines light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, with light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Eravur Town, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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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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 Eravur Town
Now in Eravur Town
- Low / high
- 77 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.33 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 77 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.09 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers | Light showers | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 79° | 77° | 79° | 86° | 87° | 79° | 79° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 S | 2 WSW | 2 S | 2 SSE | 1 S | 2 ESE | 1 SE | 2 SSW |
| Gusts | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 4 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.06 in | 0.06 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 86° 2 SSE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 1 S 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 2 ESE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 1 SE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 2 SSW 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 1 SW 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 2 WSW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 2 W 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 77 / 90 °F | 2 mph S | 3.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 89 °F | 7 mph N | 2.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 89 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 89 °F | 5 mph S | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 89 °F | 6 mph SW | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 88 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 87 °F | 4 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 75 / 81 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 74 / 87 °F | 2 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 87 °F | 4 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph NE | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 86 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph W | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 75° / 89° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 89° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 73° / 89° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 75° / 89° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 74° / 88° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 75° / 87° 1.4 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (89 °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 7:34 am (local time).
The sun in Eravur Town
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:05 am
- Full dark 6:29 pm
- Civil dawn 5:30 am
- Civil dusk 6:05 pm
- Solar noon 11:47 am (69° high)
- Daylight 11 h 52 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 6:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,341,035 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Eravur Town
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,531 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:14–3:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:47–3:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:17–9:17 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:16–9:16 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 Mon, Nov 2 · 1:59 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 12:33 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:18 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:24 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Eravur Town
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Batticaloa Lighthouse 5.8 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 89 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 92 ft
- Built
- 1913
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Eravur TownTides nearby
- Punnaikudah2.7 mi
- Thannamunai3.1 mi
- Sorumunai3.7 mi
- Sorumunai Number Two3.8 mi
- Kalkudah4.2 mi
- Sittandy4.8 mi
- Sathurukondan5.1 mi
- Batticaloa7.7 mi
- Vakarai27 mi
- Kalmunai30 mi
Eravur Town at a glance
- Town or city of about 22,982 people. Coordinates: 7.778° N, 81.604° E.
- It is 61 mi southeast of Trincomalee, the main place in Eastern Province. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Trincomalee.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Eravur TownQuestions
What time is sunset today in Eravur Town?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Eravur Town?
At 5:51 am. First light comes at 5:05 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 87% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 12:33 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:14–3:14 am, Minor 8:17–9:17 am, Major 1:47–3:47 pm, Minor 8:16–9:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Eravur Town?
Light showers, from 77 °F to 90 °F, with a light air from the south-southeast (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Eravur Town?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 9.5 s from the east-southeast. The water is 85.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Eravur Town?
The best time to visit Eravur Town is from January to March and in June: highs of 86 °F to 93 °F, about 6 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).