Suakin today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–3:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 6:00–8:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 90 °F smooth · 3.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 5 mph · 84 °F from the NW, gusts 6 · clear
- Sun 5:29 am–4:59 pm 11 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 6:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:52 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:10–11:10 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 29.90 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Suakin the sun rises at 5:29 am and sets at 4:59 pm: 11 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:17 pm to 2:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northwest (5 mph). Clear, 84 °F.
Fishing in Suakin today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:17–2:17 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 2:20 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:50 am, with a major period.
We don't show the tide for Suakin, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Suakin
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 89 °F (very warm)
- Feels like 104 °F: extreme heat: stay out of the midday sun
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 90 °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 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Suakin, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 6:00 am to 11:00 am, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 89 °F, though with intense heat. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 90 °F, though with intense heat.
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 Suakin
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Suakin.
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Webcams near Suakin
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Tides in Suakin
Tides in Suakin: not available yet
There is no tide station near Suakin, 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 Ras Kasar · 112 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Suakin
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 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 Sunday 1: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 88.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Suakin today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:07 am · sunrise 5:29 am · sunset 4:59 pm · last light 5:22 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 89.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:07 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Suakin today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.8 ft swell at 3 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 89.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:22 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 6:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 11:10 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Suakin, 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.
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 Suakin
Now in Suakin
- Low / high
- 82 / 96 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 18%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- Saharan dust
- Light
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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 82° | 83° | 84° | 92° | 96° | 93° | 89° | 86° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WNW | 6 WNW | 4 NW | 5 ENE | 11 E | 10 E | 6 E | 3 N |
| Gusts | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 4 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 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 83° 5 NW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 81° 6 WNW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 83° 4 NW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 90° 8 NE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 94° 13 ENE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 92° 12 ENE 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 87° 11 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 86° 10 NNE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 82 / 96 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 80 / 94 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 79 / 91 °F | 13 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 92 °F | 13 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 93 °F | 14 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 79 / 92 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 93 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 81 / 92 °F | 15 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 91 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 91 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 92 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 81 / 92 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 80 / 92 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 86 °F | 17 mph N | 4.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 80° / 94° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 79° / 91° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 78° / 92° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 78° / 93° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 79° / 92° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 78° / 93° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 81° / 92° 1.2 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °F; normal high: 94 °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 10:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Suakin
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:41 am
- Full dark 5:48 pm
- Civil dawn 5:07 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 11:14 am (58° high)
- Daylight 11 h 30 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:29 pm
- Full dark 5:48 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,362,399 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Suakin
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:17–2:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:11–8:11 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:22–7:22 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 Suakin
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Suakin) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.3 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.3 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 380 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.3 mi out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near SuakinTides nearby
All places in Red Sea, A to Z (9) →Suakin at a glance
- Town or city of about 42,456 people. Coordinates: 19.106° N, 37.332° E.
- It is 36 mi south of Port Sudan, the main place in Red Sea. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Port Sudan.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about SuakinQuestions
What time is sunset today in Suakin?
At 4:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Suakin?
At 5:30 am. First light comes at 4:41 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?
Minor 7:11–8:11 am, Major 12:17–2:17 pm, Minor 6:22–7:22 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Suakin?
Partly cloudy, from 82 °F to 96 °F, with a light breeze from the northwest (5 mph) and a 18% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Suakin?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.6 s from the east. The water is 89.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Suakin?
The best time to visit Suakin is from December to March: highs of 82 °F to 87 °F, barely 1 rainy day 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).