Pottuvil tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 1:41 pm (-0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–9:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 3.9 ft · 85 °F slight · 10.1 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 86 °F from the SW, gusts 18 · partly cloudy
- Surf today 2.9–4.4 ft Good day · 7/10 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sun 5:50 am–5:43 pm 11 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 8:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:47 pm
Today in Pottuvil there is high tide at 10:48 pm (0.2 ft) and low tide at 1:41 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:41 pm. The sun rises at 5:50 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 11 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:13 am to 3:13 am and from 1:46 pm to 3:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is slight, with 3.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 86 °F.
Fishing in Pottuvil today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:46–3:46 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.9 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.
The tide barely moves in Pottuvil, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Pottuvil
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 3.9 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–12:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Pottuvil has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 85 °F, though with some waves.
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 Pottuvil
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- Pottuvil Sand Hill Beach 1.2 mi · SE
- Parking
- Hithaya Puram Beach 1.3 mi · E
- Hithaya Puram Childern Park Beach 1.3 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Arugam Bay Beach 1.5 mi · SE
- Parking
- Pottuvil Point Beach 1.6 mi · NE
- Pasarichenai Beach 3.7 mi · S
- Parking
- Peanut Farm Beach 5.5 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
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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Webcams near Pottuvil
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Tides in Pottuvil
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 1:41 pm -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:48 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 49 min to low tide at 1:41 pm.
In Pottuvil the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on April 15 (0.5 ft) and the lowest, on July 12 (-0.5 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:50 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 1:41 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 10:48 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | 87% | Major periods 1:13 am · 1:46 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:50 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 3:00 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:59 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | 78% | Major periods 2:18 am · 2:50 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:50 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 8:17 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · -0.1 ft | Low tide 4:53 pm · -0.2 ft | — | 68% | Major periods 3:22 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:50 am · 5:43 pm | High tide 12:54 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:36 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 1:57 pm · 0.0 ft | Low tide 6:20 pm · -0.1 ft | 57% | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:50 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:00 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 2:46 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 7:17 pm · -0.1 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:50 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 2:17 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:22 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 3:29 pm · 0.1 ft | Low tide 8:02 pm · -0.1 ft | 35% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:50 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 2:49 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:40 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 4:07 pm · 0.2 ft | Low tide 8:41 pm · 0.0 ft | 25% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:16 pm | Low |
▲ 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
Tides from the FES2022 station (AVISO/CNES), 2.8 mi from Pottuvil. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data 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 Pottuvil
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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: 3.9 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south-southeast (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 86.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °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 8:52 am (local time).
Surf in Pottuvil today
Surf today
Good- 2.9–4.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.6 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast, a bit short
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:28 am · sunrise 5:50 am · sunset 5:43 pm · last light 6:05 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 84.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 212 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore 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 Pottuvil today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.6 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.6 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:05 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 8:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
In Pottuvil the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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 Pottuvil
Now in Pottuvil
- Low / high
- 76 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.31 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 76%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 6 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light showers | Drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 78° | 79° | 87° | 87° | 79° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SW | 7 SW | 7 SW | 8 SW | 8 SW | 6 SW | 6 SSW | 7 SW |
| Gusts | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 13 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.07 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 87° 8 SW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 8 SW 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 6 SW 3.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 6 SSW 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 7 SW 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 7 SW 3.7 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 7 SW 3.7 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 6 SW 3.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 90 °F | 8 mph SW | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 90 °F | 7 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 88 °F | 7 mph N | 3.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 89 °F | 7 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 90 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 89 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 89 °F | 5 mph SW | 2.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 87 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 81 °F | 6 mph N | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 87 °F | 7 mph NW | 3.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 87 °F | 3 mph NNW | 3.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 72 / 87 °F | 4 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 71 / 86 °F | 5 mph WNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 87 °F | 5 mph W | 3.1 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 74° / 90° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 74° / 88° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 72° / 89° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 74° / 90° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 74° / 89° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 73° / 89° 2.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 2.6 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °F; normal high: 87 °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 8:52 am (local time).
The sun in Pottuvil
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:03 am
- Full dark 6:29 pm
- Civil dawn 5:28 am
- Civil dusk 6:05 pm
- Solar noon 11:46 am (70° high)
- Daylight 11 h 54 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 92,341,050 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pottuvil
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,531 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:13–3:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:46–3:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:14–9:14 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:17–9:17 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 Pottuvil
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.75 mi.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from Pottuvil) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.75 mi
- 66 ft deep2.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 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 0.75 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.
Tides near PottuvilTides nearby
- Okanda16 mi
- Thirukkovil17 mi
- Thambiluvil18 mi
- Thampaddai20 mi
- Akkaraipattu24 mi
- Palamunai28 mi
- Pulladiputti32 mi
- Kalmunai37 mi
- Turaivantiyamedu39 mi
- Periyanilavanai40 mi
Pottuvil at a glance
- Town or city of about 45,727 people. Coordinates: 6.876° N, 81.827° E.
- It is 124 mi south of Trincomalee, the main place in Eastern Province. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Trincomalee.
- The nearest tide station, FES2022, is 2.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Pasarchenal (3.2 mi).
Questions about PottuvilQuestions
What time is sunset today in Pottuvil?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pottuvil?
At 5:50 am. First light comes at 5:03 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 1:13–3:13 am, Minor 8:14–9:14 am, Major 1:46–3:46 pm, Minor 8:17–9:17 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pottuvil?
Light showers, from 76 °F to 90 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pottuvil?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.9 ft waves with a period of 10.1 s from the south-southeast. The water is 84.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pottuvil?
The best time to visit Pottuvil is from January to March and from June to September: highs of 84 °F to 91 °F, about 10 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: 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).