Colombo tides today
- Tide now 2.7 ft ↑ rising · high 3:26 am (2.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–3:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves · water 4.3 ft · 85 °F moderate · 6.6 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 75 °F from the SE, gusts 10 · light drizzle
- Surf today 2.1–3.2 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 6:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:58 am–5:51 pm 11 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 8:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:55 pm
Today in Colombo there are high tides at 3:26 am (2.8 ft) and 3:18 pm (2.1 ft) and low tides at 9:39 am and 9:07 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:26 am. The sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 5:51 pm: 11 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:22 am to 3:22 am and from 1:54 pm to 3:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is moderate, with 4.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph). Light drizzle, 75 °F.
Fishing in Colombo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:18 pm, coefficient 91
- Major period 1:54–3:54 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (3.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 3:18 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 3:20 am, with the 3:26 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 8:40 am to 9:20 am, with the 9:39 am low tide, moonset and some swell.
Beach day in Colombo
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 9:39 am: more sand
- Cloudy (86% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves every 7 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 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:39 am
Low tide at 9:39 am and 9:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:26 am and 3:18 pm. Coefficient 96 (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 Colombo
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- Golden Beach 1.4 mi · W
- Parking
- Wellawatte Beach 4.3 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Preethipura Beach 4.6 mi · N
- Parking
- Dehiwala Beach 5.2 mi · S
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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Tides in Colombo
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 3:26 am 2.8 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 9:39 am 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:18 pm 2.1 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 9:07 pm 0.5 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 3 min to high tide at 3:26 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 3:26 am high tide and 91 for the 3:18 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.3 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 April 18 (3.1 ft) and the lowest, on August 15 (0.0 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 11 to 12 (coefficient 109, 2.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 23, 0.5 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 | 5:58 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 3:26 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 9:39 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:18 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 9:07 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 96 | 87% | Major periods 1:22 am · 1:54 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 4:00 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:10 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:49 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 9:39 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 84 | 78% | Major periods 2:26 am · 2:58 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:58 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 4:35 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:43 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:25 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 10:13 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 69 | 68% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:58 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:24 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:54 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 51 | 57% | Major periods 4:30 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:58 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 6:06 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 12:26 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:03 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 32 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:58 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 8:17 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 3:41 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 10:30 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 28 | 35% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:39 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:58 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 5:10 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:10 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 4:51 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:24 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 47 | 25% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:25 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
Tides from the Colombo station (TICON-4), 0.6 mi from Colombo. 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 Colombo
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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: 4.3 ft with a period of 7 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 86.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 2:23 am (local time).
Surf in Colombo today
Surf today
Fair- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.2 ft swell at 5 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:39 am)
- Light: First light 5:36 am · sunrise 5:58 am · sunset 5:51 pm · last light 6:12 pm
- Tide: high 3:26 am (2.8 ft), low 9:39 am (0.8 ft), high 3:18 pm (2.1 ft) and low 9:07 pm (0.5 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 84.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 40 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with 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 Colombo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (9:39 am): little current from 9:20 am to 10:00 am
- 2.9 ft swell at 5 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:26 am (3:10–3:41 am), low tide 9:39 am (9:20–10:00 am), high tide 3:18 pm (3:00–3:40 pm) and low tide 9:07 pm (8:50–9:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 5 s) and rain (0.64 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.7 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:12 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 8:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 10:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:20 pm to 4:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak 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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- Astoria 2.2 mi
- Peridot 4.8 mi
- Valiant Enterprise 5.2 mi
- Trans Asia 5.6 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 3.0 mi
- Wreck 3.0 mi
- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Niwlibyan Trades 1.9 mi
- Island Scuba 5.7 mi
- Dive With Praveen 6.0 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.
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Weather in Colombo
Now in Colombo
- Low / high
- 74 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.34 in · 88%
- Clouds
- 85%
- Humidity
- 98%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 9.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 76° | 75° | 76° | 81° | 82° | 80° | 78° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ESE | 5 ESE | 6 SE | 4 S | 7 SW | 5 SSW | 4 SE | 5 SE |
| Gusts | 9 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.04 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 75° 5 ESE 4.3 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 6 SE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 am 81° 4 S 4.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 7 SW 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 5 SSW 3.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 4 SE 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 5 SE 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 4 SSE 3.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 83 °F | 7 mph SSE | 4.3 ft | 3:26 am · 3:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph S | 3.4 ft | 4:00 am · 3:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 87 °F | 6 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 4:35 am · 4:25 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 86 °F | 6 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | 5:13 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 86 °F | 7 mph S | 2.0 ft | 6:06 am · 8:03 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 86 °F | 8 mph S | 2.6 ft | 8:17 am · 10:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 87 °F | 5 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 10:10 am · 11:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 88 °F | 2 mph E | 2.4 ft | 11:17 am | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 87 °F | 3 mph E | 2.3 ft | 12:02 am · 12:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 87 °F | 4 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 12:35 am · 12:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 87 °F | 7 mph E | 2.6 ft | 1:06 am · 1:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 72 / 86 °F | 4 mph ENE | 2.3 ft | 1:36 am · 1:50 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 87 °F | 4 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 2:04 am · 2:18 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 72 / 85 °F | 4 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 2:32 am · 2:43 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 73° / 87° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 72° / 86° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 73° / 86° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 72° / 86° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 73° / 87° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light showers 73° / 88° 2.4 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.4 °F; normal high: 88 °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 2:23 am (local time).
The sun in Colombo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:11 am
- Full dark 6:37 pm
- Civil dawn 5:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:12 pm
- Solar noon 11:54 am (70° high)
- Daylight 11 h 54 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 6:37 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,340,917 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Colombo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,531 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:22–3:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:54–3:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:22–9:22 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:25–9:25 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 Colombo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pettah Floating Market 0.5 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 1.8 mi
- Jetty 4.9 mi
- Lumbini Aquaria 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Dickowita Fishery Harbour 5.0 mi
- Port of Colombo 1.3 mi
- Sea Lion Fishing Tackles and Diving Equipment 1.0 mi
- RS Fishing Tackles 1.0 mi
- Fine Fish 4.4 mi
- Lanka Fish Market 4.5 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.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 40 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.7 mi.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Colombo) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep20 ft
- 33 ft deep40 ft
- 66 ft deep70 ft
- 164 ft deep1.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 147 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 40 ft and 66 ft at 70 ft 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Old Colombo Lighthouse 0.4 mi west
Other lighthouses nearby: Colombo Lighthouse (0.5 mi west).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ColomboTides nearby
- Kotahena1.1 mi
- Maligawatta1.5 mi
- Kolonnawa2.5 mi
- Peliyagoda3.3 mi
- Hendala4.5 mi
- Wattala4.7 mi
- Pita Kotte4.8 mi
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte5.4 mi
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia6.8 mi
- Welisara7.4 mi
Colombo at a glance
- Town or city of about 648,034 people. Coordinates: 6.935° N, 79.849° E.
- The nearest tide station, Colombo, is 0.6 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fishery Harbour (2.2 mi), Trawler Harbor (2.5 mi).
Questions about ColomboQuestions
What time is high tide today in Colombo?
Today in Colombo there are high tides at 3:26 am (2.8 ft) and 3:18 pm (2.1 ft) and low tides at 9:39 am and 9:07 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Colombo?
At 5:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Colombo?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 5:11 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 1:22–3:22 am, Minor 8:22–9:22 am, Major 1:54–3:54 pm, Minor 8:25–9:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Colombo?
Heavy drizzle, from 74 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph) and a 88% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Colombo?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.3 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the southwest. The water is 84.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
The best time to visit Colombo is from January to February and from July to August: highs of 87 °F to 90 °F, about 11 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: Colombo 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).